What happens in the early years of a child matter in regards to brain development. Understanding how

connections are made in the brain and how a child's future is impacted by brain development is crucial

to supporting children's healthy development.

Your text has introduced you to brain development and the information in the module has given you

more information. For the discussion, listen to this podcast (or you can read the transcript on the same

page): The Brain Architects Podcast: Brain Architecture: Laying the Foundation

(https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/the-brain-architects-podcast-brain-architecture-

laying-the-foundation/#transcript)

After listening to the podcast (or reading the transcript), answer the following questions based on the

podcast content:

1. Discuss three facts or concepts that were new to you or that you think are important.

2. What is one specific thing you can do as a parent, teacher, or someone who works with or

interacts with children to help build a child's brain architecture or experience?