Journal 2026
The Wellbeing Issue: Part III
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. They are the most resourceful people on the planet, finding new ways to cope and care.
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. Bringing together perspectives from scientists, economists, artists, innovators, and leaders across government and civil society, the case for investing in parents is beautifully obvious.
Guest Editor: Ignacio Pereyra
- Health & Wellbeing
Traditional midwifery is finally protected by law in Mexico
Recognising the value and significance of Indigenous medicine in prenatal care
- Parenthood & Caregiving
Community, culture and the first year of motherhood
Four mothers from four countries show the universal significance of postpartum care
- Environment & Cities
“Our essential commitment: to take care of the families of Belém”
Mayor Igor Normando shares his vision for a world where climate and early childhood agendas make progress hand in hand
- Parenthood & Caregiving
Pregnancy changes women’s brains profoundly
Neuroscience completely overlooked motherhood but now that’s changing
- Health & Wellbeing
Necessity is the mother of invention
Parenthood inspires entrepreneurs to build solutions parents actually need
- Parenthood & Caregiving
“Can we make the idea of using your parental leave entitlement sacred?”
The journey into parenthood used to be imbued with sacred rites of passage, birth ceremonies and ritualistic postpartum practices
- Environment & Cities
The London nurseries building family-neighbourhood connections
Trusting relationships with parents help children grow and learn
- Parenthood & Caregiving
The path of parenthood is full of uncertainty
Yet caregiving is not a retreat from the world – it’s how we shape it
