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How do infants translate sounds to language?
The journey from sounds to language is an intricate process that begins in infancy. Learn about the ways infants begin to translate sounds to language.
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Early Brain Development
In the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second.
An interactive tool to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical caregiving by offering actionable insights to foster healthy cognitive, emotional, and social development during early childhood
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Research and Science
Research shows that, to ensure a good start in life, all infants and toddlers need good health, strong families and positive early learning experiences.
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Maternal Mental Health and Prenatal Brain Development: A Proven Link
Various factors can contribute to poor maternal mental health and research shows that impacts babies even before they are born.
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Understanding Brain Development in Babies and Toddlers
The first three years of life are a critical period in development. Read more about understanding brain development in babies and toddlers.
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What does trauma do to a baby’s brain?
Trauma can greatly impact the developing and vulnerable minds of young children aged 0-3. However, the impact of trauma can vary depending on some key factors.
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22 Statistics You Need to Know About Childhood Brain Development
The first three years of a child’s life are the most pivotal, and also the most vulnerable when it comes to childhood brain development.
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Early Development
Our host of evidence-based resources features the latest scientific research on early childhood development. These resources are valuable for helping parents, caregivers and professionals understand their roles in a child's development and know when early intervention services are needed.
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Why 0-3?
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What are the most important influences on brain development before birth?
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IECMH Series: Neuro-relational Development
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Brain Wonders: Nurturing Healthy Brain Development from Birth
Learn what you can do in everyday moments to help your baby develop healthy brain connections.
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When Does the Fetus’s Brain Begin to Work?
The central nervous system (which is composed of the brain and the spinal cord) matures in a sequence from "tail" to head. Learn more about fetal brain activity.
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Developing Social-Emotional Skills
Making friends. Showing anger in a healthy way. Figuring out conflicts peacefully. Learn what you can do to support social-emotional development in your child from birth to age 3.
12–24 Months: Social-Emotional Development
Between 12-24 months, social-emotional development progresses. Toddlers develop self-awareness and a sense of being independent from others.
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Birth to 12 Months: Social-Emotional Development
Starting from birth, babies are learning who they are by how they are treated. Learn more about babies' social and emotional development.
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24–36 Months: Social-Emotional Development
As two-year-olds, children really begin to play interactively with their peers. Learn more about toddler social-emotional development.
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The Magic of Everyday Moments
These resources provide helpful strategies for supporting young children’s development through everyday interactions.
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Buzzwords Explained: Play-Based Learning
Playful exploration is a natural way of learning. Explore how caregivers and professionals can encourage and promote play-based learning.
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The Daddy Factor: How Fathers Support Development
Learn about fatherhood and the unique and powerful role fathers play in the development of their children.
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Before Birth: Prenatal Development for Baby, Mom, and Dad
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Driven to Discover: How Thinking Skills Develop Through Everyday Play and Exploration
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Development From 24 to 36 Months Old: New Skills Develop Through Play, Routines, and Relationships
Learn how to encourage your child's increasing independence and endless imagination through play, routine, and relationships.
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From Cries to Conversations: The Development of Communication Skills from Birth to 3
Watch how parents and caregivers can support the development of communication skills from birth to 3 years.
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Busy Bodies: How the Development of Physical Skills Supports Learning
Watch how the development of a baby's physical skills supports early learning.
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Development From 12 to 24 Months Old: Strong, Positive Connections and Interactions Fuel Learning
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Development From Birth to 12 Months Old: Forming a Trusting Bond to Nurture Learning
Watch how to nurture your baby from birth to 12 months, teaching them how to feel safe and secure in the world while encouraging developmentally appropriate growth.
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Power of Play: Building Skills and Having Fun
Learn how to nurture your baby's development through the power of play.
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Brain Wonders: Nurturing Healthy Brain Development from Birth
Learn what you can do in everyday moments to help your baby develop healthy brain connections.
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Literacy Skills: The Roots of Reading Start at Birth
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From Feelings to Friendships: Nurturing Healthy Social-Emotional Development in the Early Years
Learn how to support your child's relationship-building skills.
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Tantrums, Defiance, Aggression – Oh My!
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Want to learn more about early brain development?
We have trainings for that.
The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old curriculum, let by Katrina Macasaet, helps early childhood professionals explore the science of brain development.
