A number of local organizations, including several from Henrico, have partnered to promote what they call “The Basics” – five simple principles that parents and caregivers can use to help young children thrive in the early years. The five principles of The Basics are: • Maximize love, manage stress; • Talk, sing, and point; • Count, group, and compare; • Explore through movement and play; • Read and discuss stories. The Basics are designed to give parents and caregivers tools to encourage brain development long before a child starts formal schooling in kindergarten. A website, rvabasics.org, features free, downloadable tip...