Brain Architect

Have you ever felt at a loss for words when asked what you do for a living? I've studied and worked in early childhood education as a professional for over 45 years and I've often felt like there isn't a word in the English language that accurately describes what I do.

Until now.

Since I started regularly visiting the Center on the Developing Child's website at Harvard University, I've felt so much more professional. Check out and share the video below if you would like to feel more like the professional you are.

So from now on, when asked what I do for a living my reply will be that I'm a brain architect. It's the closest thing to the truth that I've seen so far. I encourage you to do the same.

Nanci J Bradley is an early childhood and family educator, author, teacher, family aerobics instructor, and an all-around fun-loving person. She believes in the power of sleep, healthy eating, lifelong learning, and most of all, PLAY!  (click on the word) She studied early childhood ed at Triton College and received her BS in education in 1986 from NIU. She received her MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College in 2011. She has presented at statewide and nationwide conferences. She lives and teaches in Madison WI.