Early Learning, Supportive Care 20, 30

(a)	Explore brain development from birth to six years of age.
(b)	Investigate key developmental theories related to infant and early mental health, such as attachment, resilience and emotional regulation.
(c)	Research how children’s mental health and development outcomes are impacted by the following factors: child factors (e.g., pre-and postnatal experiences and circumstances, temperament); socio-demographic and societal factors (e.g., community, environment, level of income); and, parental or caregiver factors (e.g., consistency, parenting attitudes and styles).
(d)	Describe how to promote secure attachment relationships in an early childhood setting.
(e)	Research trauma-sensitive care practices.
(f)	Recognize potential causes of stress and anxiety for young children (e.g., moving, separation, residual trauma).
(g)	Distinguish the three levels of stress (i.e., positive, tolerable, toxic) and their impact on child development.
(h)	Explain the impact of stress on brain development, including prenatal and postpartum experiences.
(i)	Determine early indicators (e.g., withdrawal behaviour, compulsive activities, loss of earlier developmental achievements) of mental health disorders in young children.
(j)	Identify local organizations that support mental health for young children and their families (e.g., Saskatchewan Prevention Institute).