Words of Inspiration and Motivation

 Dr. Art Rolnick

MInnPost photo by Bill Kelley

“Early childhood development is our best investment.  More specifically we wanted people to think of early childhood development as economic development and when we focus on at risk children its economic development with a very very high public return.”  Dr. Art Rolnick

TEDxTC - Art Rolnick - Economic Case for Early Childhood Development https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=M02Z1vAuwBs

 

 

T.Berry Brazelton, MD

 

T. Berry Brazelton and toddlers, in a picture from his book 'Learning to Listen: A Life Caring for Children.' (Photo: Hornick-Rivlin)

"You learn more from your mistakes than you do from your successes," says T. Berry Brazelton
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/05/01/t-berry-brazelton-memoir/2113683/

 “We know that the health and development of a baby is directly influenced by the quality of care and the experiences a child has with their parents and other caregivers.”

Dr. T. Berry Brazelton reflects on the importance of Early Learning and Development! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohUPRofFaZY

 

 

Louise Derman-Sparks

Picture courteous from American Radio Works, Early Lessons
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/preschool/teachers.html

“It is important to make a real contribution to the world through teaching… And to make sure all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and to develop to their fullest ability.” Louise Derman-Sparks