
Harvard Graduate School of Education : The Power of Positive Relationships: How Adult-Child Connections Shape Brain Development
Have you ever been amazed at a child’s capacity to absorb information like a sponge? Have you ever wondered why some children seem more resilient in the face of hardship? The answer does not lie in some complicated educational theory, but in something more fundamental: relationships. Relationships, particularly those between adults and children, deeply impact brain development, which can also enlighten and empower us all. I recently attended Harvard University’s Early Education Workshop as a children’s and parenting consultant