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What are the most important influences on brain development before birth?
During the early stages of prenatal development, the foundation is laid for everything from movement and breathing to memory and emotional connection.
Early Brain Development
In the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second.
Explore our resources about key stages of early brain development.
Explore our resources about key stages of early brain development.
The neuroplasticity of early childhood makes young children incredibly vulnerable, but also incredibly resilient and responsive to positive intervention.
Explore data and research on the stages of early brain development and early brain science.
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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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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.
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.
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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Executive functioning in the developing brain
Making friends. Showing anger in a healthy way. Figuring out conflicts peacefully. Learn what you can do to support positive interactions and executive functioning in children from birth to age 3. Check out our brain development stages by age resources below:
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.
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.
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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Supporting early brain development through everyday moments
These resources provide helpful strategies for supporting young children’s cognitive development milestones and future learning through early experiences and everyday moments.
Supporting Brain Development in the First Three Years
Learn how the brains of infants and toddlers grow and how you can support their brain development through everyday interactions.
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Buzzwords Explained: Play-Based Learning
For children, play isn’t a break from learning. It is learning. Explore how play-based learning activities support development in the first three years.
The Daddy Factor: How Fathers Support Development
Learn about fatherhood and the unique and powerful role fathers play in the development of their children.
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.
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.
Busy Bodies: How the Development of Physical Skills Supports Learning
Watch how the development of a baby's physical skills supports early learning.
Development From 12 to 24 Months Old: Strong, Positive Connections and Interactions Fuel Learning
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.
Power of Play: Building Skills and Having Fun
Learn how to nurture your baby's development through the power of play.
Brain Wonders: Nurturing Healthy Brain Development From Birth
Learn what you can do in everyday moments to help your baby develop healthy brain connections.
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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