11/04/2025
Recently, the concept of mattering—the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world—has gained momentum among scientists and practitioners as a key ingredient for well-being. While mattering is important to us all, our sense of whether or not we matter—to our loved ones, our communities, and the world at large—begins in the earliest days of infancy. And, while it’s never too late to build a sense of mattering, by starting early, we can have an outsized positive effect on children’s health and well-being across their lifespan.
To learn more about the importance of mattering in the earliest years and find concrete tips we can all take to help children develop a sense of mattering, see our new paper co-authored with Jennifer B. Wallace: "Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life"
📚 Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/43bXRaX
