TweetShare31PinShare31 SharesAbout Are you interested in learning why early childhood is such an important period of growth? Watch this video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University! Featured Quotes “If a child is preoccupied with fears or anxiety, or is dealing with considerable stress, no matter how intellectually gifted that child might be, his or her learning is going to be impaired by that kind of emotional interference.” “When we talk about healthy development in the early years, and particularly when we talk about preparing children to succeed at school, we cannot separate cognitive development from social and emotional development. You can’t have one without the other.” “Excessive prolonged stress early in life is associated with a higher prevalence later, not only of learning problems and behavioral difficulties but also physical and mental health problems.” Watch the Video More Information To learn more, visit the Center on the Developing Child website. TweetShare31PinShare31 Shares
