The journey of human development is one of the most fascinating and complex processes in the natural world. From the moment a baby is born, they embark on an incredible voyage of growth and discovery, reaching numerous milestones that shape their future. Understanding the secrets behind this remarkable journey is not only a testament to […]
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Five Reasons Fine Motor Skills Are Essential
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 […]
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 Talking to Your Infant
I love walking through the grocery store and overhearing a mother having a conversation with her baby. Why? Because it is so valuable to the life and development of that little person! Talking to your infant is incredibly important for their overall development and well-being. I want to share some key reasons why it is […]
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 […]
Learning From The High Chair
Despite the efforts of initiatives such as Born To Read and Get Georgia Reading, children continue entering school lacking basic early literacy skills. This is not strictly referring to low-income, disadvantaged students. We are referencing upper to middle-class students living in homes well above the poverty level. These children are entering Kindergarten lacking the basic […]
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, […]
10 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT YOUR BABY’S BRAIN!
1. Your baby learns by experience. Each new experience created new connections in the brain. Repeated experiences strengthen the connections. Unused connections disappear if not used. 2. One has more connections at the age of two than in adulthood. That explains why babies learn faster than adults. Consequently, this reinforces the urgent need to provide […]
How to PROMOTE Language Development with Infants and Toddlers
Do you want your child to have strong language skills? Do you want your baby to have a large vocabulary? Do you want your child to be ready to learn to read when entering preschool? Of course, you do! Then start with the following: TALK Talk to him when you are dressing him. Narrate (and […]
