What a big question! The complexity of thinking, the hard work of thinking …
Neuroscience is very popular as a rationale for why we should be paying more attention to children’s development and the social, cultural and environmental factors that support healthy and active development. It certainly helps us to understand the bigger picture. Enjoy this article designed for parents but also of interest to kaiako:
https://www.fatherly.com/kids-health-and-development/toddler-brain-neurology/amp/
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