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Enriching Experiences

Having varied and enriching experiences is also key to developing strong early

connections.

When children enjoy a wide range of positive

experiences with different adults and peers, they

build stronger neural pathways in many areas of the

brain.

This includes areas involved in the development of

those crucial Executive Function skills.

The more enriching and positive experiences a child
enjoys, the easier she or he will find it to

remember, process information, focus attention, be
flexible, manage impulses and take control of big

feelings.