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It all starts in the brain.

More than one million new neural connections form every second during the first few years of life.

The earliest experiences affect the quality of brain architecture. They establish a sturdy or fragile foundation for all the learning, health, and behavior that follow.

Genes and life experiences interact and influence the developing brain.

Relationships matter.

According to scientists, the "serve and return" relationship between children and their caregivers is essential to development.

Young children naturally desire interaction through babbling, facial expressions, and gestures.

Adults respond with the same vocalizing and gesturing back at them.

Early signs of emotional and physical health, social skills, and cognitive-linguistic capacities are all important prerequisites for success in school and later in the workplace and community.

Flexible thinkers go far.

If adults don’t respond consistently, the brain’s architecture does not form as expected. This can lead to disparities in learning and behavior.

The brain is most flexible early in life to accommodate various environments and interactions.

Early brain flexibility means it’s easier and more effective to influence a baby’s developing brain than to rewire an adult's.

Cognitive, emotional, and social capacities are inextricably intertwined throughout life.

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It all starts in the brain.

Relationships matter.

Flexible thinkers go far.

Start reading, talking,
and playing now.

Start young, start now

Our Resources

It all starts in the brain.

Relationships matter.

Flexible thinkers go far.

Start reading, talking, and playing now.

Start young, start now

Start reading, talking,
and playing now.