Mana

The early years are unlike any other period in a child's life. During this remarkable developmental window, children form their first sense of who they are and how the world sees them. What happens here matters more than most of us realise.

In the first session of this three-part series, bestselling author, educator and "Queen of Common Sense" Maggie Dent joins Mana CEO Himal for an honest, research-grounded conversation about why the early years window is so critical to children's sense of self.

Together, Maggie and Himal will explore:

*   Why the early years are the most important developmental window for children's sense of self
*   Key developmental differences between boys and girls, and how to distinguish what's real from what's shaped by culture and expectation
*   How our everyday responses as educators and parents either reinforce or challenge the stories children begin to tell about themselves

Who this is for:

*   Early childhood educators and Family Day Care professionals who want to understand the foundations of child development
