First Things First: Early Brain Development

Description

In an engaging and accessible way, Dr. Navsaria shares cutting edge research about the best practices for our kids, as well as the impact of toxic stress and childhood adversity on brain development. Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD is a pediatrician and champion of the benefits of Reach Out & Read. Gifted with the ability to translate research and science into understandable implications for policy and practice, he blends the roles of physician, educator, public health professional and child health advocate. Learn more at www.navsaria.com Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Reach Out & Read, the Marshalltown Public Library, and the Friends of the Marshalltown Public Library.