Early Brain Development

The promotion of optimal early brain development is essential for the health and well-being of children. Primary care pediatricians and public health professionals play an important role in fostering healthy child development and opportunities to thrive by providing preventive care that promotes the safe, stable, and nurturing caregiver relationships that are critical during the first few years of life. This American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) webpage provides evidence, training modules, tools, and other resources that providers can use to support early brain development with their families and communities.