Brain Development

Thanks to new technologies, scientists now have a much clearer picture of the brain's inner workings - how it learns and grows. Babies' brains grow and develop every day. Important discoveries about how a child's earliest experiences and relationships affect the way his or her brain is organized. During the early years of life, the brain is forming connections that may determine a lifetime of skills and potentials. Quality care of young children is key.

Some of the findings confirm what parents and caregivers already know - that how the child is raised has an enormous impact on his emotional well-being, intellectual level and skills for success. Scientists are learning about the neurological processes that support and go beyond this understanding. Research is showing that experiences, coupled with heredity, literally sculpt the brain!

Cognitive Development (PDF*)**
National Child Care Information Center - Brain Development Information **
Zero to Three - Brain Wonders **
I Am Your Child - Why Early Childhood Matters **
Children's World - Brain Development Booklet **
The Development of the Human Brain: Implications for Parenting in the Early Years **
Language Development in the Early Years (PDF*) **
Zero to Three - The Nation's Leading Resource on the First Years of Life **

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