Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND) [1] is a video coaching program that aims to strengthen positive interactions between caregivers and children. FIND was developed by Dr. Phil Fisher [2] and colleagues. It uses select clips of adults engaging with children to reinforce developmentally supportive interactions, or what’s known as “serve and return [3].” This simple, practical approach emphasizes caregivers’ strengths and capabilities [4].
Science tells us that serve and return interactions are essential to the development of brain architecture [5]. When adults interact with children in a caring, responsive way, they help build and reinforce neural connections in a child’s brain that support the development of important cognitive, social, and language skills.
This video tells the story of how the FIND development team in Oregon partnered with Children’s Home Society of Washington to help parents identify their own strengths and learn which interactions best promote healthy development.