BRAIN FACT: The Quality Of The Relationship An Infant Has With Their Primary Caregiver Has A Direct Impact on the Physical Development Of The Brain

The quality of the relationship an infant has with his or her primary caregivers  has a direct impact on the physical development of the brain. This impacts the nature and extent of a child’s perceptions and capabilities.

BRAIN FACT: When Memorization and Flash Cards Are Used With Young Children, Normal Growth and Development May Be Affected

When memorization  or rote-learning tasks (such as using flash cards or similar types of programs for reading early) are used with young children, normal growth and development of the brain may be affected. Brains develop best when using many senses and exploring.

BRAIN FACT: When Attention Is Focused On Something New, Brain Cells Are Changed And A Child Learns

The brain focuses on variety and stimulation. When a child focuses attention on something new, brain cells are being changed and the child learns.

BRAIN FACT: Early Interactions With Adults Directly Affects The Way A Child's Brain Is Wired

Early interactions with the adults in a child’s life directly affects the way the brain is “wired”.

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Develops With A Focus On Survival First

The brain develops with a focus on survival first. Areas of the brain that contribute to “success” are developed later.

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Develops Through A Combination Of Genes and Experiences

With the understanding of brain development unfolding, we now know that a brain develops through a complex combination of the genes a child is born with and the experiences that a child has after birth.

BRAIN FACT: Children Develop Their Brains Best When They Have Toys And Objects They Manipulate On Their Own Or Ones That Can Be Used To Explore

Children develop their brains best when they have toys and objects they manipulate on their own or ones that can be used to explore.  Less learning occurs if there is little opportunity for experiencing cause and effect, creativity, or imagination.

Here is a great article about choosing good toys.