Little Brains Matter

<p>This accessible guide introduces neuroscience demystifying terminology and language and increasing the knowledge skills and importantly confidence of anyone interested in brain development in early childhood.</p><p>Practical and reflective chapters highlight the multi-faceted role of adults as ‘brain builders’ and encourage the reader to consider how the environment play and interactions are crucially interlinked. The book considers cutting-edge science and introduces this in an accessible way to look at a range of ways that adults can support children exploring:</p><ul> <li>how poverty adversity and social emotional and mental health all influence the developing child </li> <li>the science behind play and why it is so important for young children</li> <li>how we can take ideas from different disciplines such as psychology and anthropology and interweave these with the overarching research of neuroscience</li> <li>why adult interaction (both practitioner and parent/carer) with children is crucial for the developing brain</li> <li>the importance of reflective practice to encourage readers to consider their actions and develop their understanding of important topics raised in the book.</li> </ul><p>With a wealth of case studies and reflective practices weaving throughout readers will be encouraged and empowered to pause and consider their own practice. <i>Little Brains Matter </i>will be essential reading for anyone interested in early childhood development. </p>