BRAIN FACT: The Brain Learns One Word Every Two Hours By 18 Months

By 18 months the brain begins learning words at the pace of one every two hours.

"BABIES" The Movie And Possible FREE Advanced Screening

This Mother's Day "BABIES,"  documentary style movie following four babies from around the world, opens across the country.  The movie observes four children in Opuwo, Namibia, Tokyo, Japan, Bayanchandmani, Mongolia, and San Francisco, California from birth to their first steps.  I'm excited to see this movie because it seems as though this will be an interesting look inside different cultural practices of raising children, but clearly shows the one thing that bonds all children, they are ready to learn through receiving lots of love!

If you live in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Detroit, or Cincinnati you may be able to view an FREE advanced screening!  Go Here for more details and to register. 

To find out more information about "BABIES" go here. 

BRAIN FACT: Touch and Eye Contact Are Needed For Brain Growth

The brain’s growth is limited when there is an absence of touch and eye contact.

BRAIN FACT: Emotional, Behavioral, Cognitive, and Social Foundation is Developed by Age 3

By the age of three the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social foundation in the brain is in place.

BRAIN FACT: The Preschool Years Are The Best Time To Learn Another Language

The easiest time for the brain to learn a second language is during the preschool years.

BRAIN FACT: Laughing, Playing, and Loving All Activate the Higher Functioning Areas of the Brain

Physical play, laughter, new experiences, stimulating activities, and loving interactions all activate the higher functioning areas of the brain.

BRAIN FACT: Teen Brains Need 9-11 Hours of Sleep

Even though sleep for the teen brain is needed at a later time of night, the brains of 10 -17 year olds still need about 9-11 hours of sleep.