TED Talks Daily How every child can thrive by five | Molly Wright
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Jan 1, 2022 Seven-year-old Molly Wright reveals how play, like peek-a-boo, is vital for children's brain development. She shares research-backed strategies that parents and caregivers can use to foster emotional and cognitive growth in early childhood. With the help of a one-year-old and his dad, she illustrates the importance of nurturing environments for children's well-being. Wright passionately argues that supporting kids by age five can pave the way for a brighter future, benefitting society as a whole.
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Interact With Children
- Connect, talk, and play with young children.
- These interactions build crucial life skills and strengthen relationships.
Brain Development
- A child's brain develops rapidly during the first five years of life.
- These early years are crucial, creating neural connections at an astounding rate.
Games for Development
- Engage children in copycat, naming, and peek-a-boo games.
- These activities foster imagination, empathy, vocabulary, attention, memory, and trust.