A child has mental health, emotions, and needs that begin shaping from the earliest stages of life. In this podcast, we explore Responsive Caregiving and why understanding a child’s signals, needs, and emotions is essential for healthy development. The discussion explains the three basic elements of responsive caregiving and how parents and caregivers can pay
How can parents raise confident, emotionally secure children in today’s society? In this podcast, we discuss the importance of quality time, positive thinking, early childhood habits, and how parents can help children—especially children with special needs—build confidence and recognize their potential. The conversation also explores how parenting choices during a child’s early years can shape
Early Childhood Development (ECD) begins much earlier than many parents realize — potentially even before birth. In this episode, we explore holistic child development, early learning, and the critical first years of a child’s life with Dr. Saba Shuja, an Early Childhood Development expert with more than 20 years of experience in the public health
In this episode, Ms. Rahat Rizwan, Senior Coordinator for Education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Pakistan, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood, to discuss IRC’s ongoing efforts to advance ECD, particularly in emergency and crisis contexts. The discussion explores IRC’s global and national
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mehmood, Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC), to discuss AIOU’s pivotal role in professionalizing the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector in Pakistan through technology and distance learning approaches. The conversation begins with a brief
In this episode, Dr. Naeem Zafar—a renowned pediatrician, Chairman of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC) and President of Protection and Help of Children Against Abuse and Neglect (PAHCHAAN)—joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of PAFEC, to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their lasting impact on children’s lives. The conversation delves into nature, forms,
In this episode, Syeda Saima Mazhar, National Coordinator for Early Childhood Development at the Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKESP), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). They discuss AKESP’s efforts to train teachers for early childhood development and how these initiatives enhance ECD in Pakistan. The conversation explores
In this episode, Dr. Nusrat Rizvi, Professor and Head of the Department of Education at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood, to discuss the development of mathematical concepts and skills during early childhood and their connection to early brain development. The conversation explores effective strategies
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Mr. Saleem Malik, a Human Rights Specialist focusing on Gender-based Violence (GBV), joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). Together, they discuss the various forms and causes of GBV and its impact on children’s emotional, psychological, cognitive, and social
In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series by IMN, Ms. Shumaila BiBi, a Speech Pathologist, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC). They discuss the causes of speech and language delays and disorders, the differences between speech and language, and how to screen for these delays.