Three Core Concepts in Early Development: Early Experiences Build Brain Architecture

Research shows that the old expression "nature vs. nurture" is a false dichotomy. We now know that genes provide the brain's basic blueprint, but experiences - especially experiences early in life - influence how the brain develops. Together, they establish either a sturdy or a fragile foundation for all the learning, health and behavior that follow in a person's life.

This video is Part I of a three-part series titled "Three Core Concepts in Early Development" from Harvard's Center on the Developing Child and the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. Healthy development in the early years provides the building blocks for educational achievement, economic productivity, responsible citizenship, lifelong health, strong communities, and successful parenting of the next generation.

Stay tuned for Parts II and III!