Brain development children

Infant mental health matters. Every adult was once an infant, vulnerable and dependent. This early part of a child's life determines their long term future.

A child's brain development evolves rapidly over years, driven by experiences, nutrition, and interactions, crucial for cognitive growth.

Children undergo rapid brain development from birth through age 6. During this period, they pass through various “sensitive periods”... some of these opportunities don’t come twice.

In the first five years of life, a child's brain grows from 25% the size of an adult's brain at birth to 92% of adult size. All that growth comes from making connections - connections built through hands-on, multi-sensory experiences of their world. There are several ways parents and teachers can support children's growth and…

Healthy, nutrient-dense diet is essential for children's growth and development. Because what they eat now will effect their focus and cognitive skills in the future, brain development is much more crucial. The following are the seven best brain foods for kids for their optimal brain development. Eggs, Greek yogurt, green vegetables like spinach and kale, fish, nuts and seeds, oatmeal, and apples and plums are all good sources of protein and nutrients. Give your kids the best brain food…

​Last spring I read the book, The Whole-Braine Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina P. Bryson, and recently I gave a talk, based on the book, on how to deal with young children (ages 2-6) when they are exhibiting challenging behaviours. I flew through the 149 pages of text within three days and was able to connect to the content as a teacher and as a parent. Frequently, I found myself nodding my head, agreeing with the…

Brain Development in Children: What your child is learning when and how. Practical info from 20+year veteran homeschool moms.