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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
A baby’s brain is GROWN, not just born.
According to Dr. Gail Gross, author of How to Build Your Baby’s Brain, the baby’s growing brain is a work in progress. All parents have the ability to help their child attain their fullest potential. The catch is the critical time frame of the early years. During the first three to five years of life, […]
Baby Sign Language During Bath Time
Bathtime is filled with opportunities to learn and is a ritual that takes place daily. This is the time to wind our day down and begin to prepare for bedtime. Bath time provides great opportunities to incorporate sign language and songs while accomplishing a daily task. SIGNS TO USE AT BATH TIME While preparing the […]
6 POWERFUL Reasons To Read To Your Baby
Builds Positive Relationships Reading to your little one allows you to bond with your baby. He or she will love listening to your voice. Sitting close together creates feelings of contentment and relaxation. Reading before bedtime or nap time creates an intentional routine that will reap positive benefits for you and your baby. Build Pre-Literacy […]
