From birth to age five, children undergo the most rapid period of brain development. This piece highlights how strong early learning programs can shape a child’s future and underscores the lasting benefits of establishing a strong foundation in the earliest years.

A new study from Yale School of Medicine suggests that neural variability increases steadily from childhood before stabilizing in the teenage years. These findings highlight a pivotal shift in brain development that may shape how adolescents think, learn, and handle stress.