This session will provide you with growing information about how brains are built, what and who influences that process, and how your everyday interactions with the children in your care and their parents really matter. You will also learn some new strategies for engaging parents and deepening the relationships between you, your program parents and family. Finally, you will your hands on some new and fun activities and learning opportunities that can be shared with families, enhance learning in both home and program, and generate fun and energy to the learning process! Presented in English.