11 Ways To Help Young Children Develop a Strong Sense of Mattering
Explore how mattering affects children’s lifelong health and well-being. Find insights on how to promote a sense of mattering in young children.
The science of mattering can inform practical, actionable strategies that we all can use to build a strong ecosystem of mattering for young children, whether we are caregivers, providers, policymakers, or community members. By building the foundation for mattering in the earliest years, we can help our children thrive both in childhood and across their lifetimes.
Read our working paper to learn more about how mattering affects children’s lifelong health and well-being and find additional insights on how to promote a sense of mattering in young children.
Below are suggestions for specific strategies for how to bring mattering into a child’s developmental environment.