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Our Opportunity
There are few times that rival the growth and development of a child from birth to five. Research has shown that parenting a child during the early years is the dominant influence in all relationships and lifelong learning.And yet, many parents are unsure about how to make the most of their children’s earliest years.That's the reason for the Talaris Institute.
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Featured Event
Thank you for joining us for our first webcast on November 18, 2009.
If you were not able to join for the live webcast, you can now watch the webcast on-demand.
Brain science has answered many questions about development in the first years of life, but it always raises others. New findings, as reported by the media, may be confusing, misleading, or offer contradictory conclusions. How can researchers’ discoveries help parents with the daily realities of raising young children? And what concepts about early development have “held up” over time?
This webcast will present an overview of important findings in early development, and what they really tell us about what children need from their parents and caregivers. -
Current Topic
Is there a “Right” way to praise a child?
Is there such a thing as too much praise? Researchers have explored the role of praise in healthy child development, and have a new view of praise as a tool to encourage effort, cope with failure, and support your child as they grow and learn.
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