“Infant mental health” is becoming more and more a topic of interest in children from birth to 3 years of age; it even involves prenatal care and concern. Broken down, the term “infant mental health” emphasizes the critical period from birth to 3 years in the areas of brain and nervous system development.
There is abundant evidence which shows how crucial early experiences, environment, maternal/paternal relationships have on the development of a child. The ability to learn and to deal with stress and become a productive adult lean heavily on early social-emotional development. You will find this kind of research helpful when considering our preschool.
Harvard University’s Center for the Developing Child is a leader in infant mental health research. Their website is full of interesting and informative articles. (http://developingchild.harvard.edu)
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