BRAIN FACT: Repeated Trial and Error With Real Objects Creates Strong Brain Connections

Repeated experiences of trial and error with real objects creates strong brain connections. This learning leads to learning more advanced skills with confidence.

Watch this clip of a perfect example!

BRAIN FACT: Omega-3 Fats Are Critical To The Brain

Diets containing omega-3 fats are critical to the brain. These “good fats” contribute to the structure and function of a healthy brain. These essential fats play a part in optimal learning and behavior.

This blog post provides a list of beneficial foods.

BRAIN FACT: Sorting and Creating Patterns Helps Young Brains Develop Math and Pre-Reading Skills

Sorting items by categories and creating patterns helps young brains develop basic math and pre-reading skills. Brain connections for these skills are made strong through doing these types of activities often with various items.

BRAIN FACT: Back and Forth Exchanges Create Brain Connections For Healthy Social/Emotional Development

It is critical to a developing brain to experience consistent communication and interaction. 

Experiences of predictable exchanges back forth create brain connections to form pathways for healthy social/emotional development and learning.

This wonderful clip and explanation clearly demonstrates how essential this is:

The Love Your Baby brain development packet makes it very easy for you to provide the essential interactions your baby needs!  Enjoy how good it will feel to provide this fun and love!

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BRAIN FACT: Missing Breakfast Can Make A Child Overly Active

Missing breakfast can make a child overly active. A healthy breakfast that includes protein provides the nutrition the brain needs to function well. A well fed brain helps a child learn better, feel better, and have more positive behavior.

Photo Credit: Peter Galbraith

BRAIN FACT: Laughter Starts To Appear When A Child Is 3 to 4 Months Old

Laughter starts to appear when a child is 3 to 4 months old. Play and laughter activates the care and thinking areas of the brain.

Enjoy watching this clip!

BRAIN FACT: Early Childhood Programs With Directed Academic Curriculum May Risk The Developmental Growth Necessary For Future Academic Success

“Early childhood programs that implement a directed academic curriculum often replace essential, hands-on learning activities with skill-based performance and rote-learning tasks. In doing so, they risk the developmental growth necessary for children’s future academic success.”
~Healy, J.M. 2004. Your Child’s Growing Mind. New York: Broadway Books.

Photo Credit: Anissa Thompson