Many things can wait. Children cannot. Today their bones are being formed, their blood is being made, their senses are being developed. To them we cannot say “tomorrow.”
– Gabriela Mistral

“1 million neural connections per second,” proclaims an article on the Zero to Three website. “That’s how quickly a child’s brain is developing between birth and age three. Infants and toddlers are ready to absorb new information, environments, and love from their caregivers…

“When we’re born we have billions of neurons. But they’re not, for the most part, connected. Connections between synapses—or signals sent through the brain—are strengthened through repeated positive experiences. These connections are vital in helping babies learn the essentials they need to survive and thrive within their family, community, and culture.”

To support you and thank you for your vitally important work with infants and toddlers, Exchange Press is offering a dramatically reduced price for the 25-video series, “The Heart of Infant and Toddler Care.” As the series makes clear, responsive, well-informed, relationship-building adults are critical for helping our youngest children thrive.