FIRST FEW YEARS ARE CRITICAL TO DEVELOPMENT

Children’s brain development is an ongoing process.  But in the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections form every second. Infants and toddlers are ready to absorb new information, environments, and love from their caregivers & parents. Those earliest days, weeks, and months are at the core of their future success in life. Researchers refer to the first few years as “sensitive” periods, when a child is particularly sensitive to certain types of interactions. Sensory pathways such as hearing, language, and higher cognitive function all peak by the first three years of life. 

Visit the Harvard Center on the Developing Child for more information.