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
