This is the first ebook in my 'How to build a brain series', written especially for parents of children aged 0-5 years. This series explores fundamentals about the brain and how it works, particularly targeting the early years of a child’s life, to help parents understand how best to support their child over these critical first years of their life. This ebook gives you 7 essentials you need to know about a child’s brain and an understanding of how aspects of their environment and daily routine can influence the quality of their early development.