Supporting the healthy development of the young child’s brain is both a tremendous opportunity and an awesome responsibility.

Dr. Bradford Wiles, K-State Research and Extension Specialist, specializes in brain development in early childhood.  Wiles will speak from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Extension Office, 601 Main, Hays.  The two-hour training is a certified KDHE training and is free of charge.  He will also present from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at 2501 E. 13th, Building 1.

The program will include what adults can do to support brain development and how play builds connections in the brain. Child care professionals, day care providers and parents are invited to attend.

Call Cottonwood Extension at 785-628-9430 for more information.