OPINION | Christmas reflection on Jesus’ first 1,000 days By Icia De Guzman READ:
By Icia De GuzmanChristmas, celebrated every Dec. 25, is believed to be the “birthday” of Jesus, born 100% man and 100% God according to the Bible. It is the most celebrated season in the Philippines primarily because of the Catholic faith’s influence, and people’s affinity with the Holy Family.
Let us reflect deeper on Jesus’ first 1,000 days as an infant who was conceived and born and cried for warmth and milk from his mother, Mary. Health research tells us that the first 1,000 days, from conception to the infant’s first two years, constitute the most critical period of a child’s early development. Also referred to as the “Golden Window of Opportunity,” this first 1,000 days is where human brain grows more rapidly than any other time period of a child’s growth, hence the need for the right nutrients given at the right time.
It is fascinating to learn how much can be accomplished within 1,000 days as reflected in Jesus’ first 1,000 days! This perspective now allows us to see pregnancy and childcare in a different light. Just imagine how much can be changed if government invests in the first 1,000 days of life of every Filipino child.
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