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Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life

Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life

Update: 2025-11-03
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In this episode of the Brain Architects, the Center’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Lindsey Burghardt, talked with Jennifer B. Wallace, award-winning journalist, and founder of the Mattering Institute who has written extensively on the topic of mattering. The Center on the Developing Child recently collaborated with Jennifer on a new working paper: "Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life."

You'll learn more about the science we explore in the new paper, including what mattering means, the powerful effects of mattering in early childhood, and strategies for building a sense of mattering in our children. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

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Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life

Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life