Early Childhood Matters 2026 Launch Series
Join in February for big ideas and practical takeaways that help people in their transition to parenthood. This event series will capture the urgent themes from our 2026 journal with diverse and intriguing perspectives on parent and child wellbeing.
What if our most advanced problem-solving system has been with us all along? Parents.
In a rapidly changing world full of uncertainty, parents are pros at responding to constant change. Their bodies, ways of thinking and identities adapt in real time. They are the most resourceful people on the planet, constantly finding new ways to cope and care, whether that’s soothing a child, solving a small crisis or keeping everyday life moving.
But this transition to parenthood is chronically undersupported. Like any critical infrastructure, we need to invest in parents, especially as the pace of change moves faster than existing support.
That’s why Early Childhood Matters 2026, “Parenthood in a Changing World”, continues to focus on parental wellbeing. This third and final issue of the series looks forward to what becomes possible when parents are truly supported. It explores how our societies and systems define the experience of parenthood and how parents and leaders are responding.
Bringing together perspectives from scientists, economists, artists, innovators, and leaders across government and civil society, the case for investing in parents is beautifully obvious.
What to expect
- Three live sessions that open up the most important themes in Early Childhood Matters 2026
- A chance to be in the room with authors — thoughtful, focused conversations with space to reflect and ask questions
- Real dialogue on parent wellbeing, weaving together science, policy, practice, and lived experience
- Weekly pathways to explore further, with reading and resources that help you keep learning at your own pace
There are three registration links below, one for each event — register now!
Photo credit: Genaye Eshetu
