Research & Publications

This working paper by senior advisor Joan Lombardi and Lauren Simmons provides a brief overview of the risks and potential of early childhood and the changing climate.

Provider emotional distress directly increased their intention to leave the field. Authors: Sihong Liu, Julia Mendez Smith, Deborah Phillips, Philip A. Fisher

Lump sum and regular payments are both associated with lower food insecurity, but lump sums are best when food insecurity is high, and regular payments may provide enduring effects

In substantial proportions of families, parents report they have at least one child below age 6 contributing to the family caregiving, emotional support, translating and tasks.

Co-authored by postdoctoral scholar Meriah DeJoseph and doctoral student Gabriel Reyes.

Using RAPID Survey data, this study examines material hardship disparities and factors that may contribute to racial/ethnic wealth gaps among U.S. families with young children.

Authored by Alexis Merculief, SCEC Postdoctoral Fellow

Co-authored by SCEC Senior Advisor Joan Lombardi, this paper summarizes the benefits and costs of key strategies to support children's development between ages 2-5.

Co-authored by SCEC Associate Director Jelena Obradović, this paper focuses on the transition to the next 1000 days of the life course (from 2-5 years).

Co-authored by Dr. Lisa Chamberlain, Associate Director of the Stanford Center on Early Childhood.

SCEC co-sponsored this brochure with the Stanford Global Executive Function Initiative. The guidelines bring together best practices for assessing EF in children around the world.

SCEC Senior Advisor Dr. Lombardi, along with Drs. Sommer, Franchett, and Yoshikawa, issues an urgent call for a two-generation approach to supporting young children globally.

A publication associated with the Center on Parenting and Opioids about addressing stigma within dissemination of research.

From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

A case study co-authored by Dr. Ryan Padrez, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Stanford School of Medicine.

As the demand for childcare continues to grow, here are 5 recommendations for expanding access to childcare services and improving quality.