This course explores the vital role of exploration in shaping children’s brain development. You will gain an understanding of how exploratory experiences support the construction of strong brain architecture for infants and children. The course highlights the importance of recognising each child’s unique ways of exploring and learning. You will understand how relationships and environments support children’s exploration, and the ways in which we can prepare the physical and social environment to enable each child’s exploration.
This course is designed to support professionals to gain an understanding of how interactions and relationships build young children’s brains and enable them to thrive. You will explore how children’s development, ability to interact and preferred modes of interaction vary widely and are influenced by social, environmental, biological and physical factors.
This course is designed to help professionals in gaining an understanding of sleep development and children’s individual sleep needs. You will uncover the different stages of sleep and how they’re closely linked to brain development. You will explore how to support children and infants through relationship-focused approaches that are nurturing and supportive and promote opportunities for sleep. Using practical, evidence-informed strategies, this course offers simple tools to create supportive sleep environments for infants and children.
This course is designed to support professionals in developing a comprehensive understanding of the developmental processes involved in eating and the ways in which individual differences among children influence feeding experiences. You will examine the importance of responsive relationships during feeding and mealtimes, and how these interactions contribute to healthy brain development. The course will also explore the influence of culture and community on feeding practices and their role in fostering resilience in children.