Fine motor skills play a crucial role in a child’s early development and are essential for their overall growth and independence. Fine motor skills involve the coordination and control of small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists. Let’s view five key reasons why fine motor skills are important in early childhood: Precursor to Writing […]
Category Archives: Brain Development
The Importance of the First Five Years of Life
The first five years of life are critical periods of development that significantly influence your child’s future growth and well-being. During this time, a child undergoes rapid physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Let’s look at five ways in which the first five years of life can have a lasting impact on a person’s future: […]
Literacy begins with strong oral language skills
Literacy, which refers to the ability to read and write, is closely connected to oral language skills. In fact, oral language skills are often considered the foundation upon which literacy is built. Learning to read and write starts with the development of oral language skills as an infant. Here’s an explanation of how literacy begins […]
Too much social media and the developing infant brain
The use of social media by parents can indeed have a negative impact on infant development. Here are some ways in which this impact may occur: Reduced Face-To-Face Interaction Parents who spend excessive time on social media may inadvertently reduce their face-to-face interaction with their infants. Infants require consistent and meaningful interactions with their caregivers […]
Synaptic Pruning in Simple Terms
Unless you are a neuroscientist, you may not be familiar with the term synaptic pruning. I did not know much about it until learning about the developing brain. What is synaptic pruning? What does it have to do with the developing brain of a baby? Synaptic pruning is a natural process that happens in the […]
The Importance of Reading to Your Infant
Reading to infants is super important for their overall development and well-being. Here are some key reasons why reading is crucial during infancy: Language Development Reading to infants introduces them to the sounds, rhythms, and patterns of language. It helps develop their vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills. Exposure to different words and sentence structures at […]
Nurturing your baby’s brain development doesn’t have to be expensive!
Providing fun and stimulating activities for your baby does not require expensive educational toys. Simple small balls or pom poms, masking tape, and recycled cardboard paper towel tubes make for hours of fun for your little one while strengthening his fine motor skills and sharpening his problem-solving skills. You can find plenty of items at […]
One-sided Conversations
One-sided conversations are NOT the most appealing way to spend your time. ‘ I mean… what value comes from just ONE person doing all of the talking? Well Mama, listen up… When it comes to our newborns or infants, there is immense value in having that one-sided conversation. The brain of your little one was […]
Tissue Paper Kicking – Baby Brain Development Activity
You already know how strong those little legs are from the kicking you felt in the womb. It is important to continue providing opportunities to strengthen the leg and stomach muscles to prepare for the next skill of rolling over. Gross Motor Skill Development, Cognitive Skill Development, Baby Brain Development The goals of this activity: […]
Learning Begins at Birth
Learning begins at birth, long before entering school. Reading to your baby… Teaching sign language to your baby… Talking and singing with your baby… All of this WILL MAKE A HUGE IMPACT on your child’s ability to enter Kindergarten ready to learn! You must know, God did not finish your baby’s brain at birth. There […]
