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Join early childhood academic Aaron Bradbury, as he shows us how to unlock the transformative power of responsive relationships that lays the foundation of love, acceptance, and empowerment for every child in our care.<br><br>Dive into established research and equip yourself with the tools to create a classroom where belonging and growth go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this session you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore the connections between attachment&nbsp;and early brain development&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the importance of a nurturing environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore strategies that foster relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the heart of every child&#8217;s development lies the need for a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. \ud83d\udc9f As early childhood educators we strive to foster&nbsp;a strong sense of belonging in our young learners, and that starts with truly knowing our children! 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