{"product_id":"little-brains-matter-a-practical-guide-to-brain-development-and-neuroscience-in-early-childhood-little-minds-matter","title":"Little Brains Matter: A Practical Guide to Brain Development and Neuroscience in Early Childhood (Little Minds Matter)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis accessible guide introduces neuroscience, demystifying terminology and language and increasing the knowledge, skills and, importantly, confidence of anyone interested in brain development in early childhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePractical and reflective chapters highlight the multi-faceted role of adults as ‘brain builders’ and encourage the reader to consider how the environment, play and interactions are crucially interlinked. The book considers cutting-edge science and introduces this in an accessible way to look at a range of ways that adults can support children, exploring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow poverty, adversity, and social, emotional and mental health all influence the developing child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe science behind play, and why it is so important for young children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow we can take ideas from different disciplines such as psychology and anthropology and interweave these with the overarching research of neuroscience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhy adult interaction (both practitioner and parent\/carer) with children is crucial for the developing brain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe importance of reflective practice to encourage readers to consider their actions and develop their understanding of important topics raised in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a wealth of case studies and reflective practices weaving throughout, readers will be encouraged and empowered to pause and consider their own practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLittle Brains Matter\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewill be essential reading for anyone interested in early childhood development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60246252192078,"sku":"SNG9368","price":28.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/9022\/5486\/files\/81oPRVdsLwL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785331873","url":"https:\/\/narcomics.net\/products\/little-brains-matter-a-practical-guide-to-brain-development-and-neuroscience-in-early-childhood-little-minds-matter","provider":"Narcomics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}