Early at the start of this course we were asked to establish contact with an international professional in the Early Childhood field. However, I have been unable to make this happen and have decided to use the alternative route to obtain international information. This weekI read and rereviewed Harvard University's "Global Children's Initiative" website ( http://developing child.Harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/).
This website touches on all the areas that we have talked about in the recent weeks regarding the scientific approach, economical approach and political approach. This is not just a local step but is on a global level. I found the difference is the types of environment and the risk factors that the children and women face. Then three main areas that bare being focused on is early childhood development, child mental health, and children in crisisand conflict situations. Also, Harvard is working with other policy makers around the world to conduct research and learn how to better serve pregnant women, children, and adolescents.
This website has shown me that early childhood is important around the globe. It also makes me ask the question if I want to be the ones who create the policies or become part of the solution.
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