One quarter of Australian kids are ‘developmentally vulnerable’ when they start school. Quality childcare can catch them up
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- Phys.org Science·1d agoOne quarter of Australian kids are 'developmentally vulnerable' when they start school
We know the first five years are a crucial time in a child's life. Early experiences, such as family relationships or exposure to trauma, shape brain architecture, which lays the foundation for children's learning, behavior and health.
Read at Phys.org Science → - The Conversation AU·1d agoOne quarter of Australian kids are ‘developmentally vulnerable’ when they start school. Quality childcare can catch them up
Ksenia Chernaya/ Pexels We know the first five years are a crucial time in a child’s life. Early experiences, such as family relationships or exposure to trauma, shape brain architecture, which lays the foundation for children’s learning, behaviour and health. Worryingly, a…
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