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The first 2000 days of a child's life can have a lasting impact on lifelong success. The purpose of this site is to provide resources for you to learn about your child's brain development and what you can do to support your child's developing brain.
How Brains are Built
How Brains are Built
Resilience
Resilience
Executive Function
Executive Function
Executive function skills are essential for school success. They support children to follow schedules, self-regulate and focus; all essential skills required for school.
Children are not born with executive function skills. They can be taught and develop over time through practice.
It's hard to wait!
Watch the Marshmallow test to understand executive function in action. How can you help your child to build upon this skill in every day life?
Did you know that Alberta Family Wellness offers an online certification course on brain development? Click here to learn more.
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