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    Ecology of Peace
    (Mit Press, 2014) Britto, Pia R.; Gordon, Ilanit; Hodges, William; Sunar, Diane; Kagitcibasi, Cigdem; Leckman, James F.
    Peace is a state of being that encompasses harmonious international as well as intra- and interpersonal relationships, directly impacting an individual's safety and prosperity. For an individual, peace is a positive state of mind conditioned by our histories and context. The concept ecology of peace is introduced to capture these vast interconnected ecosystems that extend from our internal biology to our subjective sense of self (i.e., our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors) to the environments in which we live. It is our thesis that positive, stimulating, and harmonious early childhoods can contribute to peace and human security, and that early-life interventions have transformative power which may help lay the foundations for conflict resolution and peace in future generations. As such, we posit that these interventions can contribute to peacebuilding (actions that promote sustainable peace by supporting the prosocial skills needed for peace) as well as peacemaking through the enhancement of positive reciprocal communication within families, communities, and nations. This chapter reviews (a) neurobiological foundations of peace, including genetic, epigenetic, hormonal, developmental, and social factors that shape young brains; (b) the importance of parenting and early learning for peacebuilding; and (c) the place that early childhood can play in bridging the gap between peacebuilding and peacemaking. Evidence from available developmental neurobiology as well as social and economic studies suggests that change in favor of peace can be initiated not only from the top down, through official policies and agencies, but also from the bottom up, by supporting the physical, emotional, and social development of children and the well-being of their families and communities.
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    Pathways to a more peaceful and sustainable world: The transformative power of children in families
    (Cambridge Univ Press, 2021) Britto, Pia R.; Hanoz-Penney, Suna; Ponguta, Liliana Angelica; Sunar, Diane; Issa, Ghassan; Hein, Sascha D.; do Rosario, Maria Conceicao
    This article provides an overview of selected ongoing international efforts that have been inspired by Edward Zigler's vision to improve programs and policies for young children and families in the United States. The efforts presented are in close alignment with three strategies articulated by Edward Zigler: (a) conduct research that will inform policy advocacy; (b) design, implement, and revise quality early childhood development (ECD) programs; and (c) invest in building the next generation of scholars and advocates in child development. The intergenerational legacy left by Edward Zigler has had an impact on young children not only in the United States, but also across the globe. More needs to be done. We need to work together with a full commitment to ensure the optimal development of each child.