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The As an Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellow,
Reminder I believe this resource is exactly what every parent
and professional working with young children should
Can the insights of
a four-year-old help us remember receive as a gift. I am confident the information provided
the truth of who we are? in this booklet has the potential to significantly influence
the trajectory of an infant’s life.
By Deborah McNelis
Step onto a sandy shore where the waves
whisper secrets, and discover a
heartwarming tale that reminds us of the From:The First 60 Days Forward
brilliance within us all. The Reminder by Jan Ference, BEd, MS, IPMHF
weaves together the innocent wonder of
childhood and the timeless wisdom of
the human spirit to create a deeply
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When a thoughtful adult meets an PDF
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rediscovery, finding comfort in life’s brain development is in the first three years of life. These early experiences
simplest truths: we are more than our
self-beliefs, we are not defined by our shape language processing, impulse control, decision-making, and the
labels, and the love within us is always ability to form healthy relationships. It’s a huge opportunity to help children
present—patiently waiting to guide us
back to ourselves thrive—one we simply can’t afford to miss.
The Reminder is a gentle yet powerful Neuro-Nurturing offers proven, science-backed ways to help infants,
exploration of what it means to toddlers, and preschoolers develop stronger and more resilient brains.
remember who we truly are.
With every page, it invites readers to Unfortunately, many communities fail to prioritize Neuro-Nurturing because
pause, reflect, and embrace their own
undefinable brilliance and also preserve not enough people understand its significance. Without this awareness, the
the beautiful essence of every child from simple but powerful actions that could address many of children’s biggest
the start. challenges never happen.
Heartfelt, endearing, and filled with
moments of pure joy, this book will leave The recent Launching Lifelong Health report highlights that public
you feeling lighter, inspired, and ready to
share your spark with the world. awareness is the first essential step toward creating large-scale,
Come find your Reminder. It’s been transformational change. That’s exactly what Creating Great Connections is
waiting for you. designed to do—it makes this step simple, achievable, and affordable for
every community.

Get the Creating Great Connections PDF to learn how you can easily bring the
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