Early use of non-parental childcare is not harmful for most children, Norwegian study finds

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 09:30 in Psychology & Sociology

What type of childcare arrangements do parents choose before their children are 18 months old? Does the choice of childcare affect children's language skills and mental health at the age of five? These are some of the questions that are explored in a new report. The report indicates that there is no evidence that early centre-based childcare is harmful for most children.

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