Studies highlight the importance why parents should not miss this window of opportunity Did you know that the first five years of a child’s brain development will determine how successful the child will be for the rest of his life? There’s a phase called the “critical period” --- a phase where the brain cell connections are more flexible and receptive to the influence of life experiences. If you miss out on this window of opportunity, it might be harder for your child to cope with the ever-changing world. Based on “Why Early Childhood Matters” published in First Things First https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/early-childhood-matters/brain-development/), 90% of brain growth happens before kindergarten. Newborn babies have all of the brain cells they’ll have for the rest of their life, but the synapses, or connections, between these cells are what make the brain work. These connections enable us to do just about everything - including moving, thinking, and communica...