The Basis of Brainwave - Critical Research

We know conclusively that:

A baby’s brain is only 15% formed at birth with the majority of the remaining 85% being formed in the first three years of life.

• A child’s early experiences are critical for their brains to form the connections they need to progress.
• The experiences in these early years have a direct impact on how a child’s brain develops.A child’s brain is actually more active than an adult’s brain.

We know that both genes and experience are important. Consistent nurturing and positive rich experiences result in flexible, responsible, empathetic and intelligent members of society. Neglect, chaotic environments, violence and abuse can result in aggressive, remorseless and intellectually starved members of society.

Many of New Zealand’s staggering crime, mental illness and unemployment figures are related to early childhood trauma or neglect.

It is recognised and now scientifically proven that the early childhood years profoundly affect adult life and in turn affect the society we live in.

This website contains information relevant to every person in New Zealand. We have provided targeted information for different groups of people interested in this information and committed to giving New Zealand’s children the best possible start in life.