Age Groups
Your child's development during the first six years of life is critical. Key connections in the brain are developed during these important years. Providing your child with a loving, caring approach ensures he/she has experiences he/she needs to succeed in life. You are your child's best toy and children who have positive experiences that support early brain development find home and school life to be happier and easier.
Children learn by observation; your child hears you as he/she learns to speak. The child needs to be ready to learn and the basic connections need to be made before the more complex ones are formed. While positive experiences help to build healthy connections in the child's brain, negative experiences or the lack of parental interaction can also affect the way the brain develops. For more information on resources available in the community, contact Region of Peel - Public Health, Great Beginnings program (905) 799 7700.
