These resources are now owned and operated by Child Health BC who is making them freely available to parents, caregivers, families and anyone supporting healthy child development in the early years.
Key Messages by Child Development Experts set to Lullaby
- Early Nurturing has lifelong-benefits for babies, families and society
Dr. Thomas Boyce
- The first moments… days, weeks and months of a baby’s life can affect a child’s physical and mental health and happiness for a life time
Dr. Tim Oberlander
- Early experiences shape the brain
Dr. Thomas Boyce
- When we talk to and play with baby we promote learning and positive behaviour in childhood, and physical and emotional health in later life
Dr. Andrew Macnab
- Early nurturing provides a foundation for social and emotional development
Dr. Nils Bergman
- Babies learn language by listening and watching. Our interactions from early in life can help launch them on the road to successful development
Dr. Janet Werker
- Managing significant stress in the home will make nurturing easier
Dr. Thomas Boyce
- Babies don’t need us to be perfect
Dr. Carolyn Steinberg
- Babies need our smiles, our songs, our stories, our affectionate play and loving touch
Dr. Adele Diamond
- Ensuring ALL infants have a good start in life is one of the best investments society can make
Human Early Learning Partnership
Quotes that Capture the Importance of Early Nurturing
