In this episode of ExpertsConnect, Pediatric Neuropsychologist & Parent Coach, Executive Director, Brain Behavior Bridge, Sarah Levin Allen, Ph.D., CBIS, initially provides an overview of the brain. Later, Dr. Allen explains why the early years are so important for brain development in children. She also dives deeper into their needs for optimal brain development and discusses how the brain develops as children get older. Then, Dr Allen describes the differences between the mind and the brain. Thereafter, she shares her perspective on how we can cultivate a growth mindset and emotional intelligence in children. Finally, Dr Allen discusses how we can build happy and healthy brain habits for ourselves and children and shares her own experience and strategies for raising happy, healthy and emotionally intelligent brains.