The First R - Relationships
The backbone for well-being and brain development
with Dr. Jean clinton
Relationships are so important but maybe we didn’t realize just how important they are in terms of our child’s brain development. What does a child need to help their brain develop when at home and in school? Why does this impact their well-being so much? You are gonna love Dr. Clinton’s insights and research!
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In the following guest expert video you will learn:
The value of supportive adult relationships in brain development
Where behaviour comes from and how it is a tool for communication
The importance of well-being for parents + educators
The brain-based research about relationships + connections
The significance of resilience in child development
If you’d like to learn more you can also read her book — click on the image and order it easily.
Watch and Enjoy!
EXPERT
Dr. Jean Clinton
Dr. Jean Clinton is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster in Child Psychiatry. She is on staff at McMaster Children’s Hospital and an Associate in the Department of Child Psychiatry at Sick Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Clinton is renowned nationally and internationally as an advocate for children’s issues. Her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play. Jean champions the development of a national, comprehensive child well-being strategy including a system of early learning and care for all young children and their families. She is equally committed to ensuring that children’s and youths’ needs and voices are heard and respected.
Dr. Clinton has also authored her first book, Love Builds Brains
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