All Families: 10 Key Actions for the First 2000 Days of Life
What happens during the first 2000 days of your child’s life (pregnancy until their 5th birthday) has a huge impact on how they grow, develop, and learn.
Children grow, develop, learn, and communicate faster in the first 5 years than at any other time in their life.
The early years lay the foundation for good child health and wellbeing now and in the future.
We want all children to have the best possible start in life.
There are 10 key messages that will support you, your family, and community to help a child thrive in their first 2000 days.
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1. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
2. Adjusting to Parenthood
3. Healthy Relationships with Children
4. Child Health, Development and Wellbeing
5. Talking, Reading and Singing to Children
6. Play and Physical Activity for Children
7. Child and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing
8. Breastfeeding and Healthy Food for Children
9. Safe and Healthy Environments for Children
10. Self-care for Parents and Caregivers