1. How does early experiences affect the development of brain architecture? 2. Science tells us that some children develop resilience, or the ability to overcome serious hardship, while others do not. How important is the development of resilience in children and what factors into positive outcomes? 3. Why are executive function and self-regulation skills crucial for learning and development? 4. Because responsive relationships are both expected and essential, their absence is a serious threat to a child's development and well-being. How does serve and return interactions shape brain architecture? 5. What is toxic stress? What effects can it have on a child's body and development, and how can those effects be prevented?