Play is Critical to Early Development. For babies and toddlers, simple, playful interactions with adults help develop sturdy brain architecture, the foundations of lifelong health, and the building blocks of resilience

Join the Center on the Developing Child Director, Dr. Jack Shonkoff, for a “mini masterclass” with UNICEF Canada on the importance of playing with young children.

Building Babies Brains – Pass it on model

Developed in 2018 as a response to a reduction of universal services, Building Babies Brains has trained more than 400 champions from across Devon, Torbay, Plymouth, Bath and Wales. These trusted messengers work in our family hubs and across community services including toddler groups, church groups and CIC organisations, helping families give babies and infants the best start. Find out more about Building Babies Brains and becoming a champion in Torbay.