{"product_id":"9780367724474-little-brains-matter","title":"Little Brains Matter","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Practical Guide to Brain Development and Neuroscience in Early Childhood. \u003cp\u003eThis accessible guide introduces neuroscience, demystifying terminology and language and increasing the knowledge, skills and, importantly, confidence of anyone interested in brain development in early childhood. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in early childhood development.\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003eThis accessible guide introduces neuroscience, demystifying terminology and language and increasing the knowledge, skills and, importantly, confidence of anyone interested in brain development in early childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical and reflective chapters highlight the multi-faceted role of adults as ‘brain builders’ and encourage the reader to consider how the environment, play and interactions are crucially interlinked. The book considers cutting-edge science and introduces this in an accessible way to look at a range of ways that adults can support children, exploring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow poverty, adversity, and social, emotional and mental health all influence the developing child \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe science behind play, and why it is so important for young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow we can take ideas from different disciplines such as psychology and anthropology and interweave these with the overarching research of neuroscience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy adult interaction (both practitioner and parent\/carer) with children is crucial for the developing brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance of reflective practice to encourage readers to consider their actions and develop their understanding of important topics raised in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a wealth of case studies and reflective practices weaving throughout, readers will be encouraged and empowered to pause and consider their own practice. \u003ci\u003eLittle Brains Matter \u003c\/i\u003ewill be essential reading for anyone interested in early childhood development. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40783522562145,"sku":"9780367724474","price":159.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/stand_12022590_jpg.jpg?v=1706124899","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780367724474-little-brains-matter","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}