This accessible and engaging work introduces current and future teachers child care providers and others interested in early childhood education to the importance of the early years in childrena's well-being and success. It summarizes the research on the value of high-quality services for young children families and society showing why early education matters both today and into the future. Emphasizing the need to understand and respect young childrena's strengths and unique characteristics the authors offer inspiration for working in the field as well as addressing the realistic challenges...

There is a dynamic and growing energy in Indonesia focusing on parenting education, particularly for low-SES families. However, little is known about parenting styles and related outcomes, much less the coverage and effectiveness of various parenting education approaches. In 2013, the Government of Indonesia commissioned the World Bank to review existing programs and make recommendations to strengthen its parenting education system. This report synthesizes international research while providing detailed information on the seven agencies currently providing parenting education programs in...