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Early Childhood Cognitive Development
Why is it important to stimulate childrens cognitive development from the moment they are born?
Research shows a strong connection between a childs cognitive development early in life and their later success in school and life.
e.g.: Children who can distinguish the building blocks of speech at 6 months are better at acquiring the skills for learning to read at 4 and 5 years of age. (Good Start, Grow Smart)