Brazilian Center for Early Child Development
E-book "The Science of Early Childhood"
Early childhood, spanning from birth to age six, is considered a “window of opportunity,” as it is the period when the human brain develops most rapidly. CPAPI’s first book brings together contributions that explore cutting-edge topics and discussions in the science of this life stage, offering a comprehensive overview of the factors that influence child development—including biological, psychological, social, and environmental aspects.
Throughout the book, scientific evidence highlights the importance of investing in early childhood as a way to promote equal opportunities and lifelong well-being. The work aims to disseminate groundbreaking scientific discoveries to a broad audience, including professionals from various fields, parents, educators, and policymakers.
This is a key resource—available for free—for everyone seeking to turn scientific knowledge into practices that can help ensure a brighter future for the next generations.
[only in Portuguese]
About us
The Brazilian Center for Early Child Development (CPAPI) is a research center dedicated to fostering equal opportunities among children aged 0 to 6 years, by providing policymakers with scientific evidence and thus promoting children's healthy and full development throughout the country.
We are supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and an initiative of Núcleo Ciência pela Infância (NCPI).
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