Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who inspire us with their strength, courage, and grace.  

Every child is a star in their own right, shining with potential and curiosity. Happy Children’s Day to the bright stars of our world!  

On April 2, 2024, a joint press conference was held by the Department of Child and Family Science at NTNU and the National Science Council to announce the latest findings from KIT regarding the associations between young children's sleep and their development. Please visit https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Media.aspx for more details.

The latest issue of the KIT Newsletter has just been published and is available at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=60. In this edition, one of the featured articles is a guide to 'Six-Dinner Sid,' a storybook written and illustrated by Inga Moore. It tells the story of a mischievous cat named Sid who lives in a neighborhood and has six different owners, each of whom believes Sid belongs only to them. You can listen to the story by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/GiF4DBHgrG8. Moreover, this issue provides a brief overview of the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS), a long-term research project based in New Zealand that has been ongoing since 1977. It follows a cohort of around 1,000 individuals born in Christchurch, tracking their health, development, and social outcomes from birth into adulthood. There are other noteworthy items, including a summary of several KIT findings related to parental self-efficacy and a feature on Prof. Yu-Wen Chen from the Department of Social Work, NTU. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, we encourage you to share it with your friends!

Father's active participation in childcare is important because it not only benefits children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development but also reduces the parenting pressure on mothers. In EP6 of “KIT Viewpoints,” Dr. Huang talks about a study conducted by Dr. Wu Chih-wen, Associate Professor of the Department of Child and Family Science at NTNU, on Taiwanese fathers’ involvement in daily childcare, play with children, and their role in co-parenting. Dr. Huang also mentions some parenting skills that fathers should know and what mothers can do if fathers feel frustrated when they are taking care of children. To learn more about EP7, please visit Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTNHuang.

Women have always been the epitome of strength and resilience. Happy International Women’s Day!

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! May the light of the lanterns guide you towards your goals and dreams.

Dr. Chia-Ling Chen and Dr. Zhao-Ting Tsai from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital analyzed KIT data from nearly 5,000 children and found that the frequency of consuming sweetened food is negatively correlated with language, cognitive, and motor development. How significant are these effects? And how can they be avoided? In EP6 of “KIT Viewpoints,” we invite Dr. Zhao-Ting Tsai, one of the authors of this research paper, to share with everyone about this study: Tsai, Z. T., Chen, C. L., Chiou, H., Chang, C. J., Chen, C. Y., Wu, K. P. H., ... & Chen, P. H. (2023). Differential longitudinal effects of frequent sweetened food consumption at different exposure ages on child cognitive, language, and motor development. Biomedical Journal, 100608. To learn more about EP6, please visit Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTNHuang.  

The data of KIT-M3 (in Wave 6) has been released. We highly appreciate the support and contribution from the research team and our study participants, both parents and children. We believe that the data can inform social policies in Taiwan related to child health and welfare. For more information, please visit the Survey Research Data Archive, Academia Sinica, at https://srda.sinica.edu.tw/datasearch_detail.php?id=3567.

The latest issue of the KIT Newsletter has just been published and is available at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=51. In this edition, one of the featured articles is a guide to 'Froggy Gets Dressed,' a storybook written by  Jonathan London and illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz. It tells the story of a young frog who gets ready to go out to play in the snow but keeps forgetting to put on essential winter clothing garments. You can listen to the story by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/qqRXCOiT36U. Moreover, this issue provides a brief overview of the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). MoBa recruited over 90,000 pregnant women in Norway during the period from 1999 to 2008. These women agreed to participate in the study and provided detailed information about themselves, their partners, and their children through questionnaires and interviews. There are other noteworthy items, including a summary of several KIT findings related to young children's self-care skills and a feature on Prof. Shu-Hua Tang from the Department of Education, NTNU. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, we encourage you to share it with your friends!

May the next 365 days be filled with love, laughter, and good times. Happy New Year!

Sending you and your loved ones a very beautiful and blessed Winter Solstice with warm rays of sun which will soon bring the season of spring. 

The 21st KIT Lucky Draw winners are: N232001069 陳○佑 桃園市 C351401045 徐○帆 臺中市 N110401282 丁○宣 臺北市 N124201153 許○軒 新北市 C465501005 廖○恩 雲林縣 N233001332 戴○恩 桃園市 C341101076 林○峻 臺中市 C340201054 蔡○凱 臺中市 S592301053 陳○楷 屏東縣 N126501035 李○宸 宜蘭縣 N233301113 李○璇 桃園市 E695001108 胡○柔 花蓮縣 S580501069 許○甄 高雄市 S473701014 林○佐 臺南市 C355801003 黃○萱 南投縣 Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their mailing address by Dec. 29, 2023, will receive the prize -- two storybooks and a stationery set. (Watch the KIT Lucky Draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

The 21st KIT Lucky Draw is coming soon! Family participants are eligible for taking part in the activity if:  The study child was born between April 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 5-year-old and 6-year-old child surveys. Please read the information below for more details. Terms and Conditions of the 21st KIT Lucky Draw Family participants are eligible for taking part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 5-year-old and 6-year-old child surveys. Draw date: Dec. 15, 2023 (Fri.) Number of winners: 15 Prize: two storybooks and a stationery set Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced on the KIT official website and Facebook. However, their full names won’t be displayed. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the prize to the mailing address that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.  

The parenting model in Taiwan is undergoing significant changes. Many fathers are no longer just seen as 'bad teammates'; in fact, they actively participate in parenting, with some of them taking on more proactive roles. Interested readers can find more information on this topic in the article written by Associate Professor Wu Chih-wen from the Department of Child and Family Science at National Taiwan Normal University. To read the full text, please go to: https://parents.hsin-yi.org.tw/Library/Article/22126

The latest issue of the KIT Newsletter has just been published and is available at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=43. In this edition, one of the featured articles is a guide to La tête ailleurs, a storybook written by André Bouchard and illustrated by Quentin Blake. It tells the fantastical story of a father who, after losing his head, becomes incredibly easygoing and obedient, doing whatever he's asked without overthinking things. You can listen to the story by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/RKuy_GH9eNU. Additionally, this issue provides a brief overview of the Etude Longitudinale Française depuis l'Enfance (ELFE), also known as the French Longitudinal Study since Childhood. This project follows the progress of 18,000 children born in 2011 from infancy. There are other noteworthy items, including a summary of several KIT findings related to shared reading and a feature on Prof. Shuobin Su from the National Taiwan University Graduate Institute of Taiwan Literature. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, we encourage you to share it with your friends!

May the joy and warmth of the Mid-Autumn Festival stay with you throughout the year. Happy celebrations!

Deepest gratitude for the incredible impact that teachers have had on our lives. Their dedication, care, and unwavering support have shaped us into what we are today. Happy Teachers’ Day!

Grandparents are the best friends of grandchildren who make life beautiful. Warm greetings on Grandparents' Day.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, and to every man who has ever taken a little one under his wing. Every one of you is amazing.

Dear parents, The KIT project has been collecting information on child development and child care experiences from children in Taiwan for many years. We fully understand the burden of responsibilities that is with parents nowadays, and we want to know more about the questions and problems parents currently encounter which are associated with topics such as child health, education, emotion, etc. Please complete the online form at https://shorturl.at/zJX06 if you need our assistance, and we are more than happy to offer professional advice.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=37.  In this issue, one of the articles is a guide to Goodnight Moon, a storybook written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd about a bunny lying in bed saying goodnight to all the familiar things in the room. Click https://youtu.be/zxXdaDXQcLQ to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of Zurich Longitudinal Studies (ZLS), a project that started in 1954 and follows the progress of 445 children from infancy to adulthood. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on Prof. Hawjeng Chiou at the Department of Business Administration, National Taiwan Normal University. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends!

May the festive occasion of Dragon Boat Festival bring along lots of happiness and success for you and your dear ones.  

In EP5 of “KIT Viewpoints,” Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang talks about the contributing factors in postpartum depression on the basis of KIT data. He also mentions how long it usually takes people to recover from such depression and what can be done to reduce it. This new episode will be available on Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang’s YouTube channel at 21:00 on June 8.  More information: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTNHuang

In EP4 of “KIT Viewpoints,” Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang talks about maternity leave and other influential factors that impact child development. This new episode will be available on Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang’s YouTube channel at 21:00 on June 1.  More information: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTNHuang

In June 2023, Taipei City Youth Development and Family Education Center (YDFE) is going to offer two online courses for free, including: (1) Picture book sharing activity for children on Fridays at 19:30~20:30 centering on the theme of environmental protection (https://ydfe.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=BA4463FD2E3FC672&sms=F95A703B015E9DA2&s=D81F14A633760DA5), and (2) Picture book sharing activity for parents on Fridays at 19:00~21:00 centering on the theme of mental resilience (https://ydfe.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=BA4463FD2E3FC672&sms=F95A703B015E9DA2&s=49006663808E5736).

Every mother is amazing. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms everywhere!

On May 4, 2023, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between June 16 and June 30, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

On April 12, 2023, the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU, held a press conference to announce the KIT’s latest findings on children’s emotional development and important factors that help children enhance their emotional skills. Please visit https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Media.aspx for more details.

On April 13, 2023, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between June 1 and June 15, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

From a child, we learn to giggle, laugh and play. Let us continue to celebrate the day of children. Sending love to all the little ones on Children's Day.

On March 31, 2023, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between May 16 and May 31, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=34. In this issue, one of the articles is a guide to Ask Me, a storybook written by Bernard Waber and illustrated by Suzy Lee about a father and daughter's walk through the neighborhood. Click https://youtu.be/FD2GfSGieMI to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of Born in Bradford (BiB), a project that started in 2007 and follows the progress of 13,500 children. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on Prof. Ming-Jen Lin at the Department of Economics, National Taiwan University. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends!

In EP3 of “KIT Viewpoints,” Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang will talk about the factors that have impacts on child language development and what parents can do to help support it. This new episode will be available on Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang’s YouTube channel at 21:00 on March 30.  More information: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTNHuang

"KIT Viewpoints," a five-episode series, is a recent collaboration between the KIT and Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang that profiles some important findings on child health and development. Its second episode, which will be released on Dr. Huang’s YouTube channel at 21:00 on March 23, talks about the association between parenting and aggression in childhood. The third episode, which will be available at 21:00 on March 30, focuses on what parents can do to help support their young child’s language development. More information: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTNHuang

The 20th KIT Lucky Draw winners are: E695001105 鍾○瑀 桃園市 N126101037 徐○淇 宜蘭縣 C341101182 楊○棠 臺中市 S473701077 吳○妤 臺南市 N111401081 劉○譞 臺北市 S580501034 林○淨 高雄市 S583001165 吳○頡 高雄市 N110401144 陳○維 臺北市 N236601031 余○倫 苗栗縣 N123101017 溫○綸 高雄市 N110401240 白○澄 高雄市 N111601271 許○齊 臺北市 N123801089 周○序 新北市 N123601037 黃○芯 新北市 C465101053 王○樂 花蓮縣 Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their mailing address by Apr. 17, 2023, will receive the prize -- two storybooks and a stationery set. (Watch the KIT Lucky Draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

On March 17, 2023, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between May 1 and May 15, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

The 20th KIT Lucky Draw is coming soon! Family participants are eligible for taking part in the activity if:  The study child was born between April 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 4-year-old and 5-year-old child surveys. Please read the information below for more details. ------------- Terms and Conditions of the 20th KIT Lucky Draw Family participants are eligible for taking part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 4-year-old and 5-year-old child surveys. Draw date: Mar. 17, 2023 (Fri.) Number of winners: 15 Prize: two storybooks and a stationery set Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced on the KIT official website and Facebook. However, their full names won’t be displayed. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the prize to the mailing address that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.

Happy Women's Day to all the ladies and girls out there who are changing the world and dreaming big. Continue to aim for the stars!

On March 3, 2023, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Apr. 16 and Apr. 30, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

"KIT Viewpoints," a five-episode series, is a recent collaboration between the KIT and Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang that profiles some important findings on child health and development. All episodes are backed by data-based evidence that has been empirically proven by the KIT research. There is a lot of serious content here, but it is presented by Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang in a very reader-friendly manner. The first episode, which will be released on Dr. Huang’s YouTube channel at 21:00 on March 2, focuses on young children’s use of digital devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The second episode, available at 21:00 on March 23, talks about the association between parenting and aggression in childhood. More information: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTNHuang

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! May the light of the lanterns guide you towards your goals and dreams.

On January 18, 2023, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Mar. 1 and Mar. 31, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

Wherever you go, may prosperity and good fortune always be with you. We wish you a prosperous Rabbit year!

On January 6, 2023, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Feb. 16 and Feb. 28, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

Happy New Year!  We know that this past year has been full of challenges, and we pray that the coming year brings brighter days. Sending all our love and good wishes.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=32. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to Big Bear's Big Boat, a storybook written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter about a big bear who gets happier when he stays true to himself. Click https://youtu.be/B5nnQyn0O_o to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of the Growing Up in Ireland (GUI), a project that started in 2006 and follows the progress of 18,000 children. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on two KIT Collaborative Investigators: Dr. Tsung-Ning Huang at the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, MacKay Children's Hospital, and Associate Professor Yu-Ju Chou at the Department of Early Childhood Education, National Tsing Hua University.  If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends!

The data of KIT-M3 (in Wave 5) has been released. We highly appreciate the support and contribution from the research team and our study participants, both parents and children. We believe that the data can inform social policies in Taiwan related to child health and welfare. For more information, please visit the Survey Research Data Archive, Academia Sinica, at https://srda.sinica.edu.tw/datasearch_detail.php?id=3503

On December 23, 2022, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

Let us all be reborn on this first day of winter and live our lives with a little bit more love and peace. Happy winter solstice everyone!

On December 8, 2022, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Jan. 16 and Jan. 31, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

On November 24, 2022, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Jan. 1 and Jan. 16, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

On November 11, 2022, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Dec. 16 and Dec. 31, 2016) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

The 19th KIT Lucky Draw winners are: S471002034  游Ｏ鑠  臺南市 N111604030  鄭Ｏ丞  臺北市 Z123102011  林Ｏ菲  新北市 S461104007  張Ｏ貴  嘉義縣 N233004043  許Ｏ緯  桃園市 S580702013  廖Ｏ凱  高雄市 Z233702032  江Ｏ翰  桃園市 N124202022  江Ｏ霓  新北市 Z110502008  施Ｏ懷  臺北市 N111603011  廖Ｏ鋒  臺北市 S583003011  林Ｏ寬  高雄市 N123603030  呂Ｏ瑄  新北市 Z341102006  洪Ｏ卉  嘉義縣 Z342002032  張Ｏ瑜  臺中市 Z124702009  梁Ｏ瑋  新北市 Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their mailing address by Dec. 7, 2022, will receive the prize -- two storybooks and a stationery set. (Watch the KIT Lucky Draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

The 19th KIT Lucky Draw is coming soon! Family participants are eligible for taking part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014, and Parents have fully completed the 7-year-old and 8-year-old child surveys. Please read the information below for more details. ------------- Terms and Conditions of the 19th KIT Lucky Draw Family participants are eligible for taking part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014, and Parents have fully completed the 7-year-old and 8-year-old child surveys. Draw date: Nov. 7, 2022 (Mon.) Number of winners: 15 Prize: two storybooks and a stationery set Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced on the KIT official website and Facebook. However, their full names won’t be displayed. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the prize to the mailing address that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.

On October 28, 2022, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15, 2016) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

On October 6, 2022, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Nov. 16 and Nov. 30, 2016) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=31. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to What I Like Most, a storybook written by Mary Murphy and illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang about a little girl who shows appreciation for small things in her life. Click  https://youtu.be/ofBWSkgttPg to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of the Young Lives, a longitudinal project coordinated out of the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford focusing on child poverty and inequality. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on Dr. Ta-Chien Chan at the Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Academia Sinica. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends!

A good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others. Happy Teachers’ Day!

On September 23, 2022, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 72 months (i.e., the child was born between Nov. 1 and Nov. 15, 2016) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

May this festival of harvest bring eternal joy and happiness in our lives… Sending warm wishes on Mid-Autumn Festival.

We’re pleased to welcome you to the International Conference on Child Development and Family Studies.  Date: The conference is on Oct. 1, 2022 (Sat), and we have a KIT workshop on Sept. 30, 2022 (Fri). Venue: Online Organizers: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU; the KIT project (Kids in Taiwan: National Longitudinal Study of Child Development and Care); NTNU-Haskins Joint Laboratory of Brain Development and Learning; Taipei City Family Education Center; Ma Chérie Postpartum Care Center Co-organizers: Journal of Human Development and Family Studies; Taiwan Academy of Early Intervention Plenary speakers: Prof. Richard Aslin Prof. Carolien Rieffe Prof. Jou, Yuh-Huey: Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica Conference advisors: Prof. Ovid J.-L. Tzeng Prof. Liu, Huei-Mei  Registration: From Sept. 8 to Sept. 24, 2022 Click https://www.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/2022conference/ to join and see the conference agenda. For more information, please contact iwcdfss@gmail.com or call 02-77491411.

A very Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers who have come a long way as dads and have never given up on making the future of their kids bright and blessed.  Happy Father’s Day!

Due to the wide availability of mobile phones, the gift cards given by the KIT have been e-vouchers only since August 1, 2022. People who complete the KIT survey will receive the e-voucher via email or SMS message. Please contact the KIT if there are any questions about the e-voucher redemption. Thank you.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=29. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to Little Bear’s Little Boat, a storybook written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter about a little bear who gives his little boat to a smaller bear when he doesn’t fit in his boat anymore. Click https://youtu.be/hWLNjo7jvR0 to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of the Global Longitudinal Research Initiative (GLORI), a project that collects and follows a number of longitudinal studies on child development in 41 countries. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on Assistant Professor Hsi-Ping Nieh at the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends!

May health be like a dumpling leaf, enfolding to surround you; may bliss like a burst of dumpling fragrance, enduringly encompass you. Have a memorable Dragon Boat Festival!

The data of KIT-M36 (in Wave 3) has been released. We highly appreciate the support and contribution from the research team and our study participants, both parents and children. We believe that the data can inform social policies in Taiwan related to child health and welfare. For more information, please visit the Survey Research Data Archive, Academia Sinica, at https://srda.sinica.edu.tw/datasearch_detail.php?id=3419

Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, everywhere, for everything you do!

On April 1, 2022, the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU, held a press conference to announce the KIT latest findings on children’s use of electronic devices, including the length of time spent watching TV and using tablet computers/smartphones. Please visit https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Media.aspx for more details.

May the innocence that they hold stay forever in their pure heart and bring the best out for each and every one of them. Happy Children’s Day to everyone celebrating.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=28. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to This Quiet Lady, a storybook written by Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Anita Lobel about a little girl who looks at photographs of her mother at different ages. Click https://youtu.be/FiTxk_1EBqE to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of the Québec Longitudinal Study of Child Development (QLSCD) in Canada which follows a cohort of children born in Québec in 1997-1998 in order to understand the factors that can influence their development and well-being from 5 months to about 25 years of age. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on Assistant Professor Chih-Wen Wu at the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends!

The 18th KIT Lucky Draw winners are: M031006564  盧Ｏ文  臺中市 M032006514  羅Ｏ芯  新北市 M032016527  黃Ｏ涵  臺南市 M031009213  吳Ｏ辰  屏東縣 M031003505  李Ｏ均  臺中市 M032006502  葉Ｏ玟  新北市 M032013666  黃Ｏ楨  臺南市 M032008053  隋Ｏ蓁  臺北市 M031004559  林Ｏ佐  臺南市 M032017476  孫Ｏ彤  高雄市 M032011128  蔡Ｏ樂  臺南市 M032007146  張Ｏ銥  新北市 M032011645  呂Ｏ臻  臺南市 M031009006  袁Ｏ    臺中市 M032003488  李Ｏ彤  高雄市 Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their mailing address by April 1, 2022, will receive the prize -- two storybooks and a stationery set. (Watch the KIT Lucky Draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

The 18h KIT Lucky Draw is coming soon! Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1st, 2016 and June 30th, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 3-year-old and 4-year-old child surveys. Please read the information below for more details. -------------   Terms and Conditions of the 18th KIT Lucky Draw Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1st, 2016 and June 30th, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 3-year-old and 4-year-old child surveys. Draw date: Mar. 16, 2022 (Wed.) Number of winners: 15 Prize: two storybooks and a stationery set Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced on the KIT official website and Facebook. However, their full names won’t be displayed. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the prize to the mailing address that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.

Women are always a source of inspiration for the family and society. Happy Women’s Day to all the incredible women!

The Lunar New Year’s Eve is coming soon. The KIT team wants to thank you for your kind support in the past year, and we will definitely devote more efforts in 2022. We wish you abundance, health, and happiness in the lunar new year. May good fortune shine on you and your loved ones!

The data of KIT-M3 (in Wave 4) has been released. We highly appreciate the support and contribution from the research team and our study participants, both parents and children. We believe that the data can inform social policies in Taiwan related to child health and welfare. For more information, please visit the Survey Research Data Archive, Academia Sinica, at https://srda.sinica.edu.tw/datasearch_detail.php?id=3396

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=27. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to Proč nekveteš?, a storybook written and illustrated by Katarína Macurová about a little bear taking care of plants. Click https://youtu.be/fr3fW7Wr9_o to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) in the UK which examines children’s unmet developmental needs and provides support. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on the late Professor Hwa-wei Ko who made a great contribution to the KIT project. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends! Stay safe and have a sparkling New Year!

Out with the old, in with the new: may you be happy the whole year through. Happy New Year!

Now it’s Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! Let us celebrate by spreading goodwill and Christmas cheer!

Today is the winter solstice. Let’s eat a bowl of tangyuan in hot sweet broth. Stay warm and enjoy the winter season!

On December 2, 2021, the KIT project mailed interview invitations in print to the family participants who have a child at the age of 60 months (i.e., the child was born between Jan. 1 and Jan. 15, 2017) in their family. The interview will be done within 30 days before or after the child’s birthday. The interview will be very helpful for both parents and their child because it provides them with an opportunity to understand the child’s development from many different dimensions. We highly appreciate the participation of our study children. The data we collect from them and about them can inform government policies related to children’s physical and mental health, which will definitely benefit all of the children in Taiwan. The KIT project has nothing to do with any commercial activities, and our service is totally free of charge. If you find any suspicious events, please do not hesitate to contact us or dial the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline.

The 17th KIT Lucky Draw winners are:   M361015817  洪Ｏ諄  桃園市 M362012748  黃Ｏ茵  彰化縣 M362014140  劉Ｏ貝  南投縣 M361007905  李Ｏ堅  新北市 M362012389  莊Ｏ蕙  雲林縣 M361011019  羅Ｏ晉  苗栗縣 M361006218  張Ｏ翔  花蓮縣 M362014446  薛Ｏ芊  高雄市 M362012304  張Ｏ涵  新北市 M362013062  黃Ｏ晴  新北市 M361002458  倪Ｏ均  屏東縣 M362011011  許Ｏ恩  臺北市 M362009108  許Ｏ甄  新北市 M361008708  吳Ｏ筳  臺東市 M361015795  趙Ｏ呈  新北市   Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their mailing address by December 10, 2021, will receive the prize -- two storybooks and a stationery set. (Watch the KIT Lucky Draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

The 17h KIT Lucky Draw is coming soon! Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if:        (1)The study child was born between April 1st, 2013 and March 31st, 2014, and        (2)Parents have fully completed the 6-year-old and 7-year-old child surveys. Please read the information below for more details. -------------   Terms and Conditions of the 17th KIT Lucky Draw Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if:            (1)The study child was born between April 1st, 2013 and March 31st, 2014, and            (2)Parents have fully completed the 6-year-old and 7-year-old child surveys. Draw date: Nov. 26, 2021 (Fri.) Number of winners: 15 Prize: two storybooks and a stationery set Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced on the KIT official website and Facebook. However, their full names won’t be displayed. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the prize to the mailing address that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.

We’re pleased to welcome you to the Conference on Child Development and Family Studies. Due to ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions, the conference will be hosted online. Date: Oct. 16, 2021 (Sat.) Venue: Online Supervisor: College of Education, NTNU Organizers: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU; the KIT project (Kids in Taiwan: National Longitudinal Study of Child Development and Care); NTNU-Haskins Joint Laboratory of Brain Development and Learning; Family Research & Development Center, NTNU; Taipei City Family Education Center Co-organizer: Journal of Human Development and Family Studies Plenary speakers: Prof. Hsueh, Cherng-tay: Department of Sociology, National Taiwan University; Minister without Portfolio (2009/2/16 -2013/2/18) Prof. Tzeng, Shih-jay: Department of Special Education, National Taitung University Prof. Chen, Yu-wen: Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University Conference advisors: Prof. Ovid J.-L. Tzeng: Distinguished Research Fellow & The 20th Academician, Academia Sinica Prof. Liu, Huei-Mei: Department of Special Education, NTNU Registration deadline: Oct. 8, 2021 Click https://www.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/conference/ to join and see the conference agenda. For more information, please contact iwcdfss@gmail.com or call 02-77491411.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=25. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to Sam & Watson: comme des grands!, a storybook written by Ghislaine Dulier about children’s mental growth. Click https://youtu.be/wWDdb6tJOQY to listen to it. This issue also includes a brief overview of the ORB Children and Young People's database which includes research on all aspects of children’s lives in Northern Ireland. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on Professor Po-Wen Chi at the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, NTNU. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends! Stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic!

In Taiwan, the date of 28 September is recognized as Teacher's Day to commemorate the birth of Confucius and honor teachers for their contributions. Don’t forget to show your teachers appreciation today by telling them you are grateful for all they do. Best wishes to all teachers!

The Moon Festival is such a wonderful holiday when families get together and give thanks for nature’s abundance. Although now we are under pandemic restrictions, it’s still a pleasure to admire the moon in the backyard or on the balcony. We wish you a happy Moon Festival. Enjoy the long weekend!

The winners are:   (10 adults) 2009231  鄭Ｏ萱  臺中市 2007551  石Ｏ禎  臺中市 1000821  吳Ｏ辰  新北市 2011496  許Ｏ榕  屏東縣 1015853  許Ｏ海  屏東縣 1012411  鄭Ｏ祐  高雄市 2009445  邵Ｏ栩  高雄市 1015475  李Ｏ宇  高雄市 1014857  葉Ｏ佑  新北市 1014591  江Ｏ宸  花蓮縣   (5 children) 2012605  黃Ｏ靚  新北市 3001199  黃Ｏ晏  新竹市 2016255  陳Ｏ娟  臺北市 2013114  周Ｏ誼  桃園市 3000146  林Ｏ萱  臺中市   Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their cell phone number and email address by September 30, 2021, will receive the prize –an NTD200 e-voucher. (Watch the lucky draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

The Wave 4 survey lucky draw is coming soon! Family participants, including parents and their children at elementary school, are entitled to take part in the activity if they have completed the Wave 4 survey. Please read the information below for more details. Terms and Conditions of the Wave 4 Survey Lucky Draw Family participants, including parents and their children at elementary school, are entitled to take part in the activity if they have completed the Wave 4 survey. Draw date: Sept. 14, 2021 (Tue.) Number of winners: 10 adults and 5 children Prize: An NT$200 e-voucher Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced on the KIT official website and Facebook. However, their full names won’t be displayed. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the e-voucher to the email address or cell phone number that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.

Dear parents, Thank you for participating in our survey program on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wave 4 survey completed its data collection on August 31, and an NT$100 e-voucher was sent to all eligible participants by email or SMS message on September 8. You can log in the survey system to check your points balance and your e-voucher information. There is no expiry date for the voucher. To redeem your voucher, please follow the steps at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/FAQ.aspx Also, please notice that: 1. On September 8, prizes were sent to the Wave 3 survey lucky draw winners. Please check your personal email or SMS message if you are on the winners list. 2. The Wave 4 survey lucky draw is coming soon. Please follow our official website or our Facebook to read more details. The points collection program has come to an end. Your participation in our 2021 summer survey is highly appreciated, and we look forward to your continued support for the KIT’s annual formal survey.

The data of KIT-M3 (in Wave 3) has been released. We highly appreciate the support and contribution from the research team and our study participants, both parents and children. We believe that the data can inform social policies in Taiwan related to child health and welfare. For more information, please visit the Survey Research Data Archive, Academia Sinica, at https://srda.sinica.edu.tw/datasearch_detail.php?id=3328

Dear parents,   Thank you for participating in our survey program on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wave 4 survey is coming soon. Please sign in and join us! In order to further explore how the pandemic influences family life, participants of the Wave 4 survey include not only parents but also their children at elementary school. The survey period is from August 21 to August 31. Adult and child participants will earn points after answering a survey form. In addition, they can redeem the points for a reward and enter a lucky draw. Please visit the KIT website and our Facebook page to read more updates.

The winners are:   1017110  許Ｏ    新北市 1003979  柯Ｏ勻  臺南市 2010854  吳Ｏ虹  新北市 1004298  黃Ｏ翰  臺北市 1001844  楊Ｏ安  新竹縣 2007720  林Ｏ妡  臺中市 1013535  賴Ｏ辰  臺中市 2014448  侯Ｏ均  臺中市 2002128  陳Ｏ瑄  臺南市 2012304  張Ｏ涵  桃園市   Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their cell phone number or mailing address by September 3, 2021, will receive the prize –an NTD200 e-voucher. (Watch the lucky draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

Now it’s August, and it's time to celebrate Dad! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you can make Father's Day 2021 special with a big hug! Best wishes to fathers everywhere on Father’s Day!

Dear parents, Thank you for joining our survey program which gathers information on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and their family. The Wave 3 survey has completed its data collection, and an NT$100 e-voucher was sent to all eligible participants by email or SMS message on July 12, 2021. You can log in the survey system to check your points balance and your e-voucher information. There is no expiry date for the voucher. To redeem your voucher, please follow the steps at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/FAQ.aspx Also, please notice that: Participants who completed the questionnaire on the online survey system will receive the e-voucher within two weeks via email; Participants who completed the questionnaire by video conferencing or telephone interview will receive the e-voucher within three weeks via SMS message. Therefore, please pay close attention to the email or SMS message you receive from us. Thank you! To check your reward points balance, please go to   https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/ images/ticket.html

Dear parents, Thank you for joining our survey program which gathers information on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and their family. The Wave 3 survey data collection expired on July 2, 2021. An NT$100 e-voucher will be sent to all eligible participants by email or SMS message before July 16, 2021. We will announce on the KIT website when reward points you earn by completing the Wave 3 survey have been given. You can log in the survey system to check your points balance and your e-voucher information. We highly appreciate your support and participation.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=23. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to Don't Worry, That's Ok, a storybook about a grandfather who teaches his grandchild philosophy of life. Click https://youtu.be/aovZI-lOiw0 to listen to it in Chinese. This issue also includes a brief introduction to The Child Language Data Exchange System (CHILDES) created by Prof. Brian MacWhinney and Prof. Catherine Snow, a highlight of some interesting KIT findings, and a short profile of Dr. Shu-Ching Chou, a professor of the Graduate School of Curriculum and Instructional Communications Technology, National Taipei University of Education. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends! Finally, we hope all of our readers stay safe and keep healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dear parents, Study participants can earn points by completing any one of the following tasks: Joining our survey group, Completing the Wave 1 survey, Completing the Wave 2 survey. An NT$100 e-voucher has been sent to all eligible participants by email or SMS message on June 24, 2021. The next e-voucher reward will be delivered after the Wave 3 survey data has been collected. To check your reward points balance, please go to  https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/images/ticket.html Thank you!

Dear parents, Thank you for participating in our latest survey program. The Wave 3 survey is coming soon. Please sign in and join us when you receive our email/SMS message. The nationwide level 3 COVID-19 alert has been extended. Please follow the epidemic preventive measures to protect yourself and your family. Times are tough right now, but we just need to weather the storm for a while and things will get better. Stay safe and healthy!

Dear parents, Thank you for joining our latest survey program which gathers information on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and their family. Please notice that an NT$100 e-voucher has been sent to all eligible participants by email or by an SMS message. There is no expiry date for the voucher. To redeem your voucher, please follow the steps at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/FAQ.aspx Thank you again for your support and participation. The Wave 3 survey is set to begin on June 26 and will end on July 2.

The Dragon Boat Festival is around the corner, which is the time for family reunion. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we must stay at home instead of visiting our dear family members who live apart. Luckily, we still can meet each other online to celebrate this wonderful day. Reminder: wear a mask, wash your hands, and practice social distancing when you go out.

The spread of the covid-19 pandemic is accelerating in Taiwan these days. We hope all of the KIT participants stay safe and healthy. Given that the pandemic has significantly altered our daily lives, it is necessary to gather information on its effects on children’s learning and the changes of parent-child relationship. Therefore, we will soon launch a new survey program and will send each participant an email and an SMS message. Participants will earn points after completing a survey form and can redeem the points for a reward when enough points have been collected. We highly appreciate your support and participation.

On May 10, 2021, the KIT project sent both invitation letters and SMS messages to our new participants. The new study children are first graders in the academic year 2020, and the first interview will be done by July 31, 2021. Families who are invited to join the study can gain a more comprehensive understanding of their children’s development and learning, which is beneficial to both parents and children. Information collected from the study participants plays a vital role in informing policies and programs that are improving the lives of children in Taiwan. The KIT project is non-commercial. It is an academic study sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Services we offer are free of charge. Please contact us or call 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline if you encounter anything suspicious. For more information about the KIT project, please call (02)7749-1463 or (02)7749-1464. Thank you for your support and participation.

We wish all mothers a fabulous Mother’s Day! There is no role in life more essential than motherhood. Let’s express your thanks and love to your dearest mom on this day!

On March 30, 2021, the KIT project held a press conference at NTNU announcing its latest findings on children who attend preschools at the age of 5, their parents, and their kindergarten teachers. For more information, please go to https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Media.aspx.

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=22. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to I Like to Be Little, a storybook about a girl who explains why she enjoys her childhood. Click https://youtu.be/mLOlbkpL3pQ to listen to it in Chinese. This issue also includes a brief introduction to The Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), a highlight of some interesting KIT findings, and a short profile of Dr. Shu-Hui Hsieh, an Associate Research Fellow of the Center for Survey Research, RCHSS, Academia Sinica. If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends! By the way, a press conference was held by the KIT project at NTNU on March 30 to report the survey findings on children who attend preschools at the age of 5, their parents, and their kindergarten teachers. Please go to http://pr.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnunews/index.php?mode=data&id=19944 for more information.

The 16th KIT Lucky Draw winners are:   M032013014  李Ｏ樂  高雄市 M032013169  秦Ｏ榛  桃園市 M032002336  黃Ｏ瑜  臺北市 M032016524  白Ｏ嬡  臺北市 M032013325  陳Ｏ仟  高雄市 M031002930  謝Ｏ峻  臺北市 M032015405  李Ｏ心  花蓮縣 M031006539  蘇Ｏ瑞  桃園市 M031016184  林Ｏ堯  新北市 M032010150  詹Ｏ喬  新北市 M031008814  王Ｏ鈞  臺南市 M031004658  張Ｏ鳴  苗栗縣 M032014696  詹Ｏ鄀  新北市 M031017175  陳Ｏ禾  臺南市 M031000668  林Ｏ穎  南投縣   Congratulations to all of you! We will contact winners by text message. Winners who confirm their mailing address by April 13, 2021, will receive the prize -- two storybooks and a stationery set. (Watch the KIT Lucky Draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

The 16h KIT Lucky Draw is coming soon! Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1st, 2015 and June 30st, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 2-year-old and 3-year-old child surveys. Please read the information below for more details. -------------   Terms and Conditions of the 16th KIT Lucky Draw Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1st, 2015 and June 30st, 2017, and Parents have fully completed the 2-year-old and 3-year-old child surveys. Draw date: March 16, 2021 (Tue.) Number of winners: 15 Prize: two storybooks and a stationery set Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced on the KIT official website and Facebook. However, their full names won’t be displayed. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the prize to the mailing address that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.

We wish you a happy International Women’s Day! Let’s celebrate women's achievements and help create an inclusive world.

On February 20, 2021, the KIT project issued a press release announcing its latest findings on first-year elementary-school students to the public. For more information, please go to https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Media.aspx. We wish you a happy Lantern Festival!  

The Lunar New Year’s Eve is coming soon. The KIT team wants to thank you for your kind support in the past year, and we will definitely devote more efforts to the project in 2021. We wish you a happy Lunar New Year and a wonderful family reunion. Good luck in the year ahead!

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=20. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to Tweak Tweak, a storybook about mother-child interactions. Click https://youtu.be/Vx4etyzp2KI to listen to it in Chinese.   This issue also covers several items, including a brief introduction to Child Research Net (CRN) in Japan, a highlight of some interesting KIT findings, and a short profile of Dr. Ren-Huei Fu, an attending physician in the Division of Neonatology at Chang Gung Children‘s Hospital, Linkou.   If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends! Keep warm and stay healthy during cold weather!

2020 has come to an end. Now it’s time to welcome the new year! We wish you a happy, healthy, and abundant 2021! Watch out for low temperatures on New Year’s Eve. Stay warm and safe!

Now it’s Christmas. May this Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.

Now it’s winter. Let’s eat a bowl of tangyuan in hot sweet broth. We wish you a warm and happy winter season!

The journal “Contemporary Educational Research Quarterly” launched a call for papers for the special issue on “the application of Kids in Taiwan: National Longitudinal of Child Development & Care (or KIT)”. For more information, please go to http://contemporary.cere.ntnu.edu.tw/node/977   Deadline for submitting full papers is June 30, 2021. Papers can be sent online at http://ojs.lib.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/CERQ   We welcome submissions from all KIT database users!   Please contact us if you have any question. CERQ Editing Assistant Ms. Yeh TEL:02-7749-3670 E-mail:cerecerq@gmail.com

M361017647  徐Ｏ凱  新北市 M362007939  彭Ｏ綺  台北市 M362000450  莊Ｏ臻  宜蘭縣 M362008760  彭Ｏ樂  新竹縣 M361016068  蕭Ｏ亨  台中市 M362001631  周Ｏ    宜蘭縣 M362014053  蕭Ｏ榛  新北市 M362016934  徐Ｏ萱  桃園市 M361015263  余Ｏ宇  新竹市 M361016467  黃Ｏ升  高雄市 M361001552  魏Ｏ任  新竹縣 M361011934  林Ｏ玄  新北市 M362015972  蘇Ｏ榕  新竹市 M361005677  康Ｏ毅  新北市 M362003493  吳Ｏ嫣  新竹縣   Congratulations to all of you!   We will contact winners by text messages. Winners who confirm their mailing addresses by Nov. 13, 2020, will receive the prize -- two storybooks and a stationery set. (Watch the KIT Lucky Draw video on https://www.facebook.com/kidsintaiwan/)

The KIT Newsletter has just published its latest issue at https://kit.hdfs.ntnu.edu.tw/CN/Newsletter_content.aspx?es=18. We invite you to visit the page to read articles. One of the articles is a guide to Someday, a storybook written by Alison MeGhee about children’s growth. Click https://youtu.be/g2Ll0gleh1w to listen to it.   This issue also includes a brief overview of Child Trends, a U.S. non-profit research organization focused on improving the lives of children and youth. There are other items of interest: a summary of several KIT findings and a feature on Professor Ching-Ching Cheng at the Department of Early Childhood Education, National Chiayi University.   If you enjoy reading the KIT Newsletter, please share it with your friends! Keep warm and stay healthy during cold weather!

The 15th KIT Lucky Draw is coming soon! Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if: (1)The study child was born between April 1st, 2013 and March 31st, 2014, and (2)Parents have fully completed the survey for their 5-year-old/6-year-old child. Please read the information below for more details.   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Terms and Conditions of the 15th KIT Lucky Draw Family participants are entitled to take part in the activity if: The study child was born between April 1st, 2013 and March 31st, 2014, and Parents have fully completed the survey for their 5-year-old/6-year-old child. Draw date: Oct. 16, 2020 (Friday) Number of winners: 15 Prize: two storybooks and a stationery set Winner selection: Winners will be randomly selected by computer from all valid entries. Result announcement: Winners will be announced in the KIT official website and Facebook. Prize delivery: Winners will be notified by text message. The KIT project will send the prize to the mailing address that each winner provides. If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, we will withdraw the prize from the winner.

When the moon is full, mankind is one. We wish you a happy Moon Festival. Enjoy the long weekend!

Best wishes to all teachers! Your guidance helps children grow and learn!

Date: Oct. 16, 2020 (Fri.) Time: 9:30 - 16:30 Venue: Second Conference Room, 1F, RCHSS, Academia Sinica   Organizer: Center for Survey Research, RCHSS, Academia Sinica; Kids in Taiwan: National Longitudinal Study of Child Development and Care (KIT)   Registration deadline: Oct. 4, 2020 (Sun.) Fee: Free of charge   NB: Please note that due to limited seats available, the organizer reserves the right to decide on the list of participants. Candidates will be informed of their acceptance/non-acceptance via email by Oct. 6, 2020.   Please contact Ms. Chiu if you have any question. Telephone: (02)2787-1821 Email: issue@gate.sinica.edu.tw

2020 Conference on Child Development and Family Studies   2020 Conference on Child Development and Family Studies will be held by Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The conference invites symposium proposals, individual papers, and poster abstracts related to topics including development in infancy and early childhood, child development, family relationships, and family education. All submissions will be anonymously reviewed by our board members.   In April, 2019, the KIT project (Kids in Taiwan: National Longitudinal Study of Child Development and Care) implemented by NTNU released the data of KIT-M36 at 36 months old (please visit SRDA website at https://srda.sinica.edu.tw). In April, 2020, the data of KIT-M3 at 3 months old and KIT-M3 at 6 months old was also released. Therefore, we look forward to submissions related to the KIT databank. However, submissions from non-KIT researchers are welcome, too.   Date: Oct. 25, 2020 (Sun.) Venue: Education Building, NTNU Supervisor: College of Education, NTNU Organizers: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, NTNU; Kids in Taiwan: National Longitudinal Study of Child Development and Care (KIT) Co-organizers: Journal of Human Development and Family Studies; Taiwan Association of Child Development and Early Intervention (TACDEI)

Best wishes to fathers everywhere on Father’s Day!