We all want our babies to grow up happy and healthy - and not too fast. But growing up happens faster than we thought. Brain science is showing us that the first five years of a child’s life lay the foundation for their whole future.
From birth to age 5, a child’s brain develops more, and more rapidly, than at any other time in life. Scientific research has made clear that the quality of a child’s experiences in the first few years of life – positive or negative – helps shape how their brain develops. And that these experiences have lasting impact on their health and ability to learn and succeed in school and in life.
At First 5 Hawaiʻi, we are dedicated to providing families with the information, tools, and resources that support the healthy development and learning of keiki from birth through age 5. We believe that by empowering parents and caregivers with the right resources, we can help give every child in Hawaiʻi the best start in life.
