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Nurturing care

Every interaction with children is an opportunity to express love, support, and security.

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🤱🏻 Pregnancy and newborns

Cradling hope through skin-to-skin contact

How the UNICEF Kangaroo Family Care Programme works in Panama

How to communicate effectively with your young child

9 ways to strengthen your bond through your words and actions

Baby talk

Discover how to engage in baby talk with your little one and why it's important.

Building babies’ brains through play

Tips on how to boost your baby's brain development.

How music affects your baby’s brain

Discover how tapping into music can benefit your child.

Caring for children with disabilities

“Focus on what children can do, their abilities, rather than their disability.” A child development expert on how to support a child with disabilities.

An adorable "monster" teaches you

Attend a class on the different elements that help brain development in the first years of life

Supporting young children to face changes

Finding guidance for your children in times of Covid-19

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👶🏻 Babies

Cradling hope through skin-to-skin contact

How the UNICEF Kangaroo Family Care Programme works in Panama

How to communicate effectively with your young child

9 ways to strengthen your bond through your words and actions

Baby talk

Discover how to engage in baby talk with your little one and why it's important.

Building babies’ brains through play

Tips on how to boost your baby's brain development.

How music affects your baby’s brain

Discover how tapping into music can benefit your child.

Caring for children with disabilities

“Focus on what children can do, their abilities, rather than their disability.” A child development expert on how to support a child with disabilities.

An adorable "monster" teaches you

Attend a class on the different elements that help brain development in the first years of life

Supporting young children to face changes

Finding guidance for your children in times of Covid-19

See the full report

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🧑🏽👧🏻 Toddlers

How to communicate effectively with your young child

9 ways to strengthen your bond through your words and actions

Baby talk

Discover how to engage in baby talk with your little one and why it's important.

Building babies’ brains through play

Tips on how to boost your baby's brain development.

Caring for children with disabilities

“Focus on what children can do, their abilities, rather than their disability.” A child development expert on how to support a child with disabilities.

An adorable "monster" teaches you

Attend a class on the different elements that help brain development in the first years of life

Talking about COVID-19 with young children

A guide to speak about the Coronavirus in a simple, clear and reassuring way.

See the full report

Supporting young children to face changes

Finding guidance for your children in times of Covid-19

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Child regression: What it is and how you can support them

A child psychology expert explains that while regression can be frustrating, it’s common and usually short lived

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🧑🏻👩🏽 Children 5 to 9 years old

How to communicate effectively with your young child

9 ways to strengthen your bond through your words and actions

Caring for children with disabilities

“Focus on what children can do, their abilities, rather than their disability.” A child development expert on how to support a child with disabilities.

Talking about COVID-19 with young children

A guide to speak about the Coronavirus in a simple, clear and reassuring way.

See the full report

Supporting young children to face changes

Finding guidance for your children in times of Covid-19

See the full report

How to support your child through reopening

Tips for guiding your child through transitions from family life under COVID-19 restrictions.

Stories for children’s well-beingl

A series of stories to enjoy and learn with young children.

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My Sesame Activity Book

Activities to have fun and learn with preschool children.

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Explaining hygiene and protection measures to children under

When someone at home is infected with COVID-19.

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👩🏾‍🦱👱🏽‍♂‍ Adolescents (10-19)

How to communicate effectively with your young child

9 ways to strengthen your bond through your words and actions

How to support your child through reopening

Tips for guiding your child through transitions from family life under COVID-19 restrictions.

Guide on how to combine work home with caring for children

How to better manage teleworking and childcare.

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Ten recommendations for parents and other caregivers

We share some messages that can help you as a mother, father or caregiver during COVID-19

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Screens at home

Guidance to accompany a safe use of technology.

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Active Fatherhood Guidelines

Guidelines to promote fathers' involvement in parenting and caregiving.

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Mini Parenting Master Classes for parents and caregivers

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How to build your baby's mental health

A psychologist's tips on helping your child to feel safe and protected.

Getting your baby's first vaccines

A paediatric nurse answers some of the most common questions parents have.

Building babies’ brains through play

Tips on how to boost your baby's brain development.

7 questions about babies every new parent asks

A baby expert answers some of parents' most searched for questions.

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