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Brain

This topic aims to provide a better understanding of the brain in early childhood: its development, structures and maturation, and the major role it plays in all spheres of the young child’s life — including emotions, learning and behaviour.

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  • Brain

    Your child’s brain (Stimulation): showing you care is smart 

    February 2011

  • Brain

    Your child’s brain (Structure): building a strong structure 

    February 2011

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Healthy Baby, Healthy Brain

Best Start by Health Nexus

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Topic Editor of subtopic on Brain maturation:

Dr. Tomáš Paus, University of Toronto, Canada

Last update: September 2011

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  • Margaret & Wallace McCain Family Foundation
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