tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.comments2023-10-14T03:07:08.670-05:00EARLY CHILDHOOD BRAIN INSIGHTSDeborah McNelishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06330779787764684567noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-22009387098729628962018-02-14T14:25:06.968-06:002018-02-14T14:25:06.968-06:00I like how you stated the problem and then the adv...I like how you stated the problem and then the advice. I'll be sharing this on my social media sites, Deborah. Jean Tracy, MSShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210939673872238061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-14581240822615252632017-10-20T00:07:48.217-05:002017-10-20T00:07:48.217-05:00Nice job i regularly view your blog and find it qu...Nice job i regularly view your blog and find it quite interesting.. keep up the good work and all the best.nursery rhymeshttps://www.uspstudios.co/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-48592795072084778692015-12-30T18:26:07.087-06:002015-12-30T18:26:07.087-06:00Thank you John. Of course I am in agreement that w...Thank you John. Of course I am in agreement that we need to focus much needed attention on the early years. This is the time of the greatest brain growth and wiring for learning, health, relationships and overall well-being in life! To make the difference that is so greatly needed, we need to use the valuable science we have available. As I continue to say, We ALL benefit when ALL children have well developed brains. We can no longer afford to ignore what all young children need.... AND deserve! Deborah McNelishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330779787764684567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-7187721002129622282015-12-30T18:02:31.078-06:002015-12-30T18:02:31.078-06:00Ha! Ha! Great post—love it—my daughter is Anna! I ...Ha! Ha! Great post—love it—my daughter is Anna! I have a solution to Anna's question...read my rant (inspired by a book I just finished). Please give me your thoughts! <br /><br />http://papagreenbean.blogspot.com/2015/12/conceptionk-schooling-investment-with.html<br />Papa Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791079916601796354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-20100712260025384662015-12-07T23:56:54.107-06:002015-12-07T23:56:54.107-06:00I love this: "A child that does not experienc...I love this: "A child that does not experience the give and take of a relationship is simply not going to develop the brain connections for seeing things from another person’s point of view. "<br />Developing empathy in children is vital to them becoming good citizens and making connections with the world around them. <br />Thank you for sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911191947780664618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-67487938741917232072015-06-17T21:36:57.118-05:002015-06-17T21:36:57.118-05:00Terrific insights here. The early months and years...Terrific insights here. The early months and years count so much for each and every baby. They pick up on and quickly learn to model the empathetic emotions of their elders, or not!Papa Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791079916601796354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-5293969376944478962015-02-06T06:46:45.343-06:002015-02-06T06:46:45.343-06:00The information in your post is really wonderful. ...The information in your post is really wonderful. I really like the information which you have shared.<br /><a href="http://www.mylittlegenius.com.sg/" rel="nofollow">Early Childhood Development</a> | <a href="http://www.mylittlegenius.com.sg/programmes" rel="nofollow">Cognitive Development In Children</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220877325131400287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-67115407228356809882015-02-06T06:27:43.668-06:002015-02-06T06:27:43.668-06:00Excellent blogs. I really appreciates with your ar...Excellent blogs. I really appreciates with your article. thanks for sharing useful information.<br /><a href="http://www.mylittlegenius.com.sg/" rel="nofollow">Children Brain Development</a> | <a href="http://www.mylittlegenius.com.sg/programmes" rel="nofollow">Brain classes for kids</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220877325131400287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-50867698318382072902013-07-02T01:35:01.439-05:002013-07-02T01:35:01.439-05:00Funnily enough I actually just finished reading a ...Funnily enough I actually just finished reading a blog post on the need for regulation in children up until school age. I totally agree that more self regulation is required to grow and develop capability in a child. sometimes we can be too overprotective and too structured (meaning only the best for our kids), which I am guilt of, but am definitely trying to work on!Jenna Blackhttp://www.inspireeducation.net.au/blog/kids-health-stages-of-cognitive-development-in-children/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-24011719580090129692013-04-28T19:20:27.896-05:002013-04-28T19:20:27.896-05:00Deborah - as I get ready to post my "Children...Deborah - as I get ready to post my "Children and Experiments" article for this week, you sent me the link to this article to go along with our "Orange juice" experiment. I'll be blogging it in a moment but first, I wanted to comment. I have four kids. My eldest son LOVED flashcards. I didn't like them but he did. Every time we walked into a store he'd ask me to buy some. He thought it was hilarious to drill ME. From the time he was two until he was about 6, he enjoyed flashcards. He is now 14. My other kids don't like flashcards so I never offer them or use them. However, my first son did, and so I gave him what he enjoyed.<br /><br />Did we also do countless hands-on activities with real objects? You bet!<br /><br />Interestingly, I began tutoring a child last week. His native language is Chinese and the parents want him to speak English. As we played and played in my home, I said "Ball! You are playing with a blue ball." Or, "That toy is pink." Or, "Soft!" Or, "You have a truck now." Or, "Fish. That is our pet fish." By the end of our time together he was repeating numerous words, very clearly. I will have him three more times this week and I'm even more excited after reading your post! Thanks. :-)Shara Lawrence-Weisshttp://earlychildhoodnews.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-43487538628492573552013-03-21T11:18:16.856-05:002013-03-21T11:18:16.856-05:00Wow what a lovely blog and great advice. It is fun...Wow what a lovely blog and great advice. It is funny to hear what that baby may be thinking or feeling but it validate why they are behaving in this way. I tihnk it is great that you have gone inside them ind of what that child wants/needs.naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775131643981742866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-6990150923051314632013-03-19T20:51:47.171-05:002013-03-19T20:51:47.171-05:00I love this post – thank you Ava and Deborah. We m...I love this post – thank you Ava and Deborah. We moved just a few months ago and boy did it affect our baby! She was so used to her home in the woods and she loved it there. She was totally content and at peace in that home, knowing her family and her routine and the town. After we moved she didn’t go #2 (I know that sounds funny) for 9 days. Then we drove back up to our old town for a day trip. She went potty like 7 times in one day! She relaxed enough to let herself feel safe again. It was really sad to me, though – I felt badly knowing that she was so tense for the days before that, hardly sleeping, etc. She would wake up in the new home and look around frantically and then start to cry. She is not a crier at all – she is super happy and easy going – so we KNEW she was totally off kilter. It took about a month but she is at ease now. She has a new routine and she knows her family loves her every minute of the day. Thanks for the great tips, Ava! You are such a big help to so many parents and educators.Shara Lawrence-Weisshttp://earlychildhoodnews.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-68451368052850895242013-03-19T09:45:26.360-05:002013-03-19T09:45:26.360-05:00Wow Deborah,
Thank you so much for co-writing tog...Wow Deborah, <br />Thank you so much for co-writing together. I so enjoy working with you! Such great information. And I love sharing and writing with you.<br />I also love parents' reaction when they read the posts!Ava Parnasshttp://listentomeplease.com/category/listen-to-me-please-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-44310281039399948172013-03-18T11:46:00.171-05:002013-03-18T11:46:00.171-05:00This is great information for parents to know so t...This is great information for parents to know so that they understand the importance of early nurturing - they may be more inclined to do it/find time/enjoy it. It does not come naturally to us all.naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775131643981742866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-14866269318136050982013-03-16T11:01:46.071-05:002013-03-16T11:01:46.071-05:00Love this article:) Thanks for sharing it and addi...Love this article:) Thanks for sharing it and adding your great Brain Insights!<br />Love what you do! So glad what we know for 3 decade or more is becoming mainstream (lol)<br />Yes to secure attachment so critical, as is play.<br />I would add, in order for our kids to really thrive we also need help them learn emotional intelligence skills correctly. So attachment + EI + Play etc!Ava Parnasshttp://listentomeplease.com/category/listen-to-me-please-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-9813574506273731282013-03-14T06:00:40.834-05:002013-03-14T06:00:40.834-05:00Ava I love that you have written this article as t...Ava I love that you have written this article as through thew babys eyes. As you know I see things from childrens eyes and not all parents do that. If they did there would be greater understanding. Lovely post.Naomi Richardshttp://www.thekidscoach.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-79270373606270651412013-03-12T20:40:02.580-05:002013-03-12T20:40:02.580-05:00The comments and support are so very much apprecia...The comments and support are so very much appreciated! It is through all of us sharing that this incredibly important information will finally be understood by all adults and easily implemented into the everyday lives of ALL children!<br />Deborah McNelishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330779787764684567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-80997760226067528752013-03-12T20:34:39.028-05:002013-03-12T20:34:39.028-05:00Deborah your blog and products for babies and chil...Deborah your blog and products for babies and children are amazing!<br />Thanks for all you do for kids!Avahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736062764086049808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-50540564409049920182013-03-12T13:56:10.772-05:002013-03-12T13:56:10.772-05:00Thanks so much Deborah for the wonderful co-write...Thanks so much Deborah for the wonderful co-write.<br /> I appreciate the invitation and all your expertise and experience!<br /><br />Shara, So true! The gentleness love and feelings we help them with are reflected years later on who they become!<br /><br />Our gentle voice is the kind voice in their head when they grow up!<br />The twinkling in our eye for them is their self-esteem when they grow up!<br />And time spent with them +play+ fun +laughter +love + addressing feelings are their mental health!Ava Parnasshttp://listentomeplease.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-23150813043295792522013-03-11T20:39:44.794-05:002013-03-11T20:39:44.794-05:00I was just thinking about this the other day. I wa...I was just thinking about this the other day. I was pondering our baby and thinking, "I'm going to pretend that she is a grown-up from now on. When I interact with her I'm going to pretend that she knows everything I'm saying and doing. I'm going to pretend that she will remember EVERYTHING I say and do for the rest of her life." So when I snuggle her I think in my mind, "She will remember this." When I speak gently I think, "She knows I'm being gentle." It's a little game I play with myself in my own mind and it helps me to stay focused on approaching things from her perspective. She would WANT me to snuggle her, to be gentle, to be loving, to be kind, to be patient, etc. She may not in fact remember every little detail of everything I do but she will certainly remember *feeling* loved and wanted as an over-all life experience. Shara Lawrence-Weisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271836135761534383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-17986872135395443112013-03-08T18:51:36.657-06:002013-03-08T18:51:36.657-06:00Thanks again I cant believe I won I never win anyt...Thanks again I cant believe I won I never win anything Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02319954239514995443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-58829726943221499992013-03-07T21:44:37.334-06:002013-03-07T21:44:37.334-06:00I'd love to win one of those for my little gir...I'd love to win one of those for my little girl!! :)Vicky Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421459073812964048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-91880673159892662982013-03-06T09:36:30.038-06:002013-03-06T09:36:30.038-06:00These blocks look awesome for the little one. It ...These blocks look awesome for the little one. It looks the wouldn't get frustrated with them when they can't get them apart and the won't pinch their little hands either like the big blocks do on occasion. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-40404293179566057802013-03-05T06:29:57.177-06:002013-03-05T06:29:57.177-06:00It sounds like you had a wonderful time. There rea...It sounds like you had a wonderful time. There really are some great products on the market that can promote learning and brain development. When my chidlrne were smallet this is one of the first things I thought about.Naomihttp://www.thekidscoach.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011594031714741411.post-1845092964628279702013-03-02T16:53:13.089-06:002013-03-02T16:53:13.089-06:00Susan,
They really are awesome!!
Soft Blocks ar...Susan,<br /><br />They really are awesome!! <br />Soft Blocks are designed for children 3 and up! <br />Let me know if you would like to be entered in the drawing which will take place on Friday, March 8th. <br />Deborah McNelishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330779787764684567noreply@blogger.com