To what extent do maternal and child health centers (PMI) serve as venues for promoting the health of young children? Cyril Farnarier, who is completing a doctoral dissertation on PMI,...

Professionals working in family-based childcare settings—such as child care providers—and in group childcare settings play a key role in children’s healthy development. Programs are in...

At birth, a child needs the constant presence of an adult attentive to their needs in order to feel secure. In the early years, the essential role of caregivers (parents, professionals)...

Children develop "attachment strategies" very early on to ensure they receive attention. They demonstrate remarkable adaptability, instinctively sensing what matters to those close to...

In New Caledonia, tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis use is high among young people. Since 2005, a prevention program has been in place in middle schools, featuring informational sessions...

Since 2002, the burn center at the Fort-de-France University Hospital has implemented a burn prevention program focused on children. An epidemiological study assessed the current...

"Decode the World!" is an educational tool consisting of a guide, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. Developed by the Alpes-Maritimes Departmental Committee for Health Education, it aims to develop...

Teaching critical thinking is the responsibility of schools and is outlined in official guidelines. The Center for the Coordination of Education and the Media (Clemi) trains and equips...

At a school in the Clermont-Ferrand area, teachers and instructors are helping children ages 8 to 11 develop a critical eye toward advertising. The goal is to make them aware of the...

Since 2006, as part of the CAPEDP pilot program, professionals have been making regular visits to young mothers in situations of psychosocial vulnerability. The goal is to provide...