FRHD 3190 Chapter : Unit 02 Summary.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3190
• Professor: Leslie Yaffa

Document Summary

The early years are crucial to healthy child development. A child s experience during the early years have the greatest influence of any time in the life cycle on brain development, learning, behaviour & health. Positive, stimulating learning experiences contribute to self-confidence & a positive attitude toward learning, exploring & problem solving. Children who participate in high quality early learning programs are more likely to succeed in school & earn higher wages. The social & economic benefits of quality early childhood settings reach into every segment of canadian society children receive the best nurturing & early childhood experience possible while parents are able to work/attend school. A child s ability to think, form relationships & live up to their potential is directly related to the synergistic effect of good health, good nutrition & appropriate stimulation & interaction with others. Human development research confirms how important the first 5 years of life can be.