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The State of Southern European Fathers (SoSEF) 2024 Policy Brief, developed under the Engaging Men in Nurturing Care initiative, shows that while fathers in Italy, Spain, and Portugal increasingly want to share caregiving responsibilities from their children’s earliest years, real equality in care remains limited.
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This training package equips trainers of home visiting professionals with essential knowledge, skills, and tools to deliver consistent, high-quality pre-service and in-service training.
Developed by UNICEF ECARO and the International Step by Step Association (ISSA), it builds on almost ten years of collaboration and earlier home visiting modules (2017–2025). The goal is to strengthen home visiting as a key community health service supporting families from pregnancy to early childhood.
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The Module 3 ‘Nutrition for Infants and Young Children’ is intended to support home visitors and other health professionals in providing advice and support to parents and families on infant and young child nutrition. It includes three modules:
Module 3a: ‘Breastfeeding’
Module 3b: ‘Introducing Complementary Foods’
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The State of Southern European Fathers 2024 report, developed under the EMiNC initiative, explores fathers’ involvement in caregiving across Italy, Portugal, and Spain. While many men report active participation in daily care, a significant perception gap remains: 74% of fathers believe caregiving is equally shared, but only 51% of mothers agree.
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This brief, developed under the Early Childhood Workforce Initiative, explores the integration of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and trauma-informed practices into early childhood systems to support children and caregivers facing adversity. It highlights the crucial role of early childhood professionals in mitigating the effects of trauma and toxic stress, particularly for refugee, migrant, and marginalized communities.
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This compendium, developed under the Engaging Men in Nurturing Care Initiative (EMiNC), provides an overview of programs that promote men’s and fathers’ engagement in nurturing care during early childhood, shared parenting, and child-rearing responsibilities. These programs aim to transform how professionals work with parents and young children while fostering responsive caregiving that encourages men’s involvement.
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The PIQET Handbook for Continuous Professional Development Educators highlights the crucial role of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) educators—trainers, mentors, and facilitators responsible for in-service training of early childhood and primary school educators.
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The Training Program for CPD Educators was developed under Erasmus + project Principles of Quality in Education of Teachers – PIQET. This project aimed to develop a set of resources for assuring the quality of CPD educator performance to assure the quality of CPD opportunities in general. Besides the training program, other resources developed are (can be found here):
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This guidebook was developed as part of the "Transition Is Our Mission" (TIM) project, aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for children from preschool to primary school. The document provides research-based insights and practical tools for educators and other stakeholders involved in this transition, focusing on developmental, pedagogical, and professional continuity. It includes guidelines and examples of good practices from Croatia, Latvia, and Slovenia, addressing challenges such as ensuring consistency in teaching approaches and providing support to families.
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Introducing the Playful Parenting Series: Insights, Tips, and Transformative Strategies
