Leading pediatricians warn that many children entering school lack the skills they need to succeed in class. In early brain development, neural connections are made on the basis of early experiences and relationships with parents, siblings and community members. You can help your child be better prepared for school – this workshop and the learning journal you will be able to download were designed to help you understand what you can do to get your baby off to the best start by using brain-based principles in your every day interactions and activities.