Did you share anything with another parent or caregiver? Creating a summary of key points from the last discussion is an opportunity to clarify questions, reinforce key points and summarize for parents that weren’t part of the first discussion. Suggestions: What made the biggest impression? What sparked you to try something new? Did you have the chance to share this information with others? Collecting the ideas that parents felt were most important as well as ways that they have integrated ideas and responded can spark further discussion and exchange. Recording these ideas can be helpful for further reflection and is very important for monitoring the impact of the conversations. You may want to review the short video, particularly if there were parents that were not at the first conversation: as a starting point for the conversation. Note: You might show only the introductory clip, before moving on to the Serve and Return clip as an introduction to the Serve and Return Interactions Shape Brain Architecture (#7.) Reviewing the key points from “The Core Story”: Brains are born and then built, based on our experiences. While our genes determine the timing and sequencing of brain development, our experiences and environment will shape how this unfolds Brains are built from the bottom up, with early skills supporting later more complex skills, so its easier to get it “right the first time”. The “foundation” of the brain is built in the early years of a child’s life and impacts development in all areas. Stress can cause changes to the brain that leave a child at risk for behavioral and learning challenges and as well as physical health concerns throughout their life. Serve and return interactions between a child and caregiver are the bricks to build a healthy brain foundation! Development happens in the context of relationship! A child’s “air traffic control system”, their executive function and self-regulations skills need to be up and running as soon as possible. For children to reach their developmental potential they need the support of parents and caregivers, along with communities, organizations, institutions and governments. Together we can. Additional suggested resources: Alberta Family Wellness Initiative: Harvard Center on the Developing Child: From the BBC: 4. Conversation Overview
Did you share anything with another parent or caregiver? Creating a summary of key points from the last discussion is an opportunity to clarify questions, reinforce key points and summarize for parents that weren’t part of the first discussion. Suggestions: What made the biggest impression? What sparked you to try something new? Did you have the chance to share this information with others? Collecting the ideas that parents felt were most important as well as ways that they have integrated ideas and responded can spark further discussion and exchange. Recording these ideas can be helpful for further reflection and is very important for monitoring the impact of the conversations. You may want to review the short video, particularly if there were parents that were not at the first conversation: as a starting point for the conversation. Note: You might show only the introductory clip, before moving on to the Serve and Return clip as an introduction to the Serve and Return Interactions Shape Brain Architecture (#7.) Reviewing the key points from “The Core Story”: Brains are born and then built, based on our experiences. While our genes determine the timing and sequencing of brain development, our experiences and environment will shape how this unfolds Brains are built from the bottom up, with early skills supporting later more complex skills, so its easier to get it “right the first time”. The “foundation” of the brain is built in the early years of a child’s life and impacts development in all areas. Stress can cause changes to the brain that leave a child at risk for behavioral and learning challenges and as well as physical health concerns throughout their life. Serve and return interactions between a child and caregiver are the bricks to build a healthy brain foundation! Development happens in the context of relationship! A child’s “air traffic control system”, their executive function and self-regulations skills need to be up and running as soon as possible. For children to reach their developmental potential they need the support of parents and caregivers, along with communities, organizations, institutions and governments. Together we can. Additional suggested resources: Alberta Family Wellness Initiative: Harvard Center on the Developing Child: From the BBC: 4. Conversation Overview
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