Thursday, March 26, 2009

How Stuff Works Discovery Channel

How Stuff Works Discovery Channel

49 comments:

Anonymous said...

It does make you think twice when making a decision for both you and baby. The interactions you have with a child during this time is hard to think that you are helping with their building blocks. Just the small things are just the taste of the larger picture that is growing in their heads.
Carolyn

Unknown said...

so cool to learn about how babies suroundings and activities influance lives

Anonymous said...

I think this video was a little short but found it to be thought provoking. It put importance on the fact that our experiences that we have and especially young children make such an impact in how we form relationships etc also how our experiences really do complete the brain. Does this video make anyone look back at your life experiences and wonder hey that explains alot about my life? :)

Anonymous said...

I think this video was a little short but found it to be very thought provoking. It put importance on the fact that our experiences athat we have especially young children make such an impact in how we form relationships etc., also how our experiences really do complete the brain. Does this video make anyone look back at your life experiences and wonder hey that explains alot about my life? :) Shannon T

Anonymous said...

This video reminded me of when I took my daughter to Toddlers worshops once a week and did very similar activites. I can see how these activities and interactions with myself and others made a huge difference in her growth and development in our relationship, and her relationship wwith others.

sharon s said...

I can see how this stays with a child because I remember alot of things when I was little and it stays with you, but now I forget easy.

Fran Klinger said...

I always thought that verbal interaction was vital to my child's development. She was an early talker and gifted.

Anonymous said...

A child's environment is such an important part of how they learn.

**anna** said...

it's now going to be presious memories for me as these milestones are what i helped them to create

Amber said...

I wish the video was a little longer I was really getting into what he was saying. Experiences is what builds our brains. That can be pretty scary sometimes. Some people have some pretty bad experiences when they are so little it is so sad. A wonderful thing though is when you get older your able to work out some of the experiences that you went through so you can work on making yourself a better person. Question. When you get older and you work on some of the bad experiences that you have from back then does the synapses change in your brain or does it make new neurons or something?

Nicole Tabales said...

I liked how the video stated that its our experiences that complete our brain development. As a daycare provider I've witnessed this to be true, both in negative and positive ways. I just wish the video was longer.

Unknown said...

This stops and helps me realize the importance of interacting with your child on a constant daily basis. A question I would love to ask would be "can the connections to the brain a child loses over time ever be able to be redeveloped and come back?"

CR Petersen said...

We all lose connections (especially starting around age 10) all the time, it is called pruning. If all is going well our brain removes connections that are not as valuable as others. It is possible to regain some connections but some are more difficult the older we get. It is important to also note though, that most people are capable on continuing to learn well into old age and many until they die.

Gwenevere said...

This is what makes play & interaction so important. Kids can't learn these valuable skills by watching tv or computer games, no matter how educational they are. They learn from human interaction.

sheri W said...


I heard the word love in the video. We need to teach and guide children with love for the most effective teaching and guidance for the young brain development.

Anonymous said...

I think that Love and respect for a child is the best and They will learn so much from that.

Unknown said...

There are ways to stop altimers, so dont give up god bless ya.


La'Tessa Chryar

Anonymous said...

I always knew that smoking and alcohol were bad for you while pregnant, and even stress too. I didn't realize how big of an effect stress had on the fetus while in utero.

Steph Hudson said...

It was so interesting to me to hear what a large role that maternal stress can play in development. It truly makes me wonder what all of the life long impacts this has on children.

I was blown away but the concept that all the computers in the world couldn't compare to the process that occurs in a child's brain.

Cristina Lejardi said...

It truly is mind-blowing and incomprehensible that the synaptic processes occurring in a child's brain equal or even outnumber the number of molecules in the known universe. How incredible! It's amazing and quite miraculous that nature has designed such a beautiful, complex machine.

I always knew that maternal stress could play a part in an unborn child's development; however, I had no idea just how much of an impact it could have. It seems that dire, long-lasting consequences can affect the child as a result of maternal stress during pregnancy.

Unknown said...

I can see how this stays with a child because I remember alot of things when I was little and it stays with you, but now I forget easy. if you think about it it totally makes sense.

Anonymous said...

I have head 2 heart surgeries and my left lung collapsed when i took my firt breath and my mom has always blamed it on all the stress she had when she was pregnant. this video helps confirm what she was saying.
everything that the child sees i can see because whenever something happens if you look at a childs face you can see them studying what is going on.

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Unknown said...

The article was extremely interesting to me because the effects of stress on a pregnancy.

I also agree with how experiences stay with you for a long time when you are a kid.

Connie said...

I wish I would have had this information 30 years ago it makes me wonder what changes might there be in my children..

Anonymous said...

Catalina Rodriguez said:

The video of Dr. Dana have beeen thought provoking because the way she explained how simple could be stimulate our babies using some things that we have at home. The most important thing, it is to be aware that children need stimulations and help them to use their sensimotor area.
Thanks,
Catalina

Unknown said...

Playing with your child and playing with things that will help with their sensory is something everyone should do. It helps the child feel things, see thing, and hear things and recognize different noises. Having play time allows them to have an imagination and get to know other children. The second video I strongly believe that everyday stress can affect an unborns development.

Rachel Madsen said...

The brain is so wonderfully complex. That even at such a small age the children are learning at such a large rate. That by taking time when they are infants to show them color, let them feel toys, or hear noises help in the growing process of their brain as they get older.

kristie said...

I have never thought how much maternal stress in eutero could affect the child's brain development while still in the womb. Its important to keep calm and not stress yourself to the point that you stress the baby out. Most people think that only drugs and alcohol can affect the developing child but something as simple as stress can cause just as much harm.

Anonymous said...

These two videos are very good.It only takes a few short moments of showing a infant a few toys to help their sensory development.

Anonymous said...

During pregnancy, is it better for the mother who usually takes anti-depressants decides to quit all anti-depressant medication, or would it be better if she takes an anti-depressant that is safe during pregnancy.
Yvonne

CR Petersen said...

She should work closely with her doctor and find the right solution and the right medication.

Angela G. said...

I have to agree with what Kristie had said about maternal stress. Most woman don't think about stress being a problem or issue for brain development, and I for one was one of those woman. However, for myself, home and work life wasn't stressful as it could have been. But I did also take time for myself to relax and calm myself if something had come-up.

Unknown said...

It has been 14 years since the birth of my 1st child now I am on #6 I cant believe some of the things I never did with my first 3 kids. I do think it was because I was young and of how I was raised. I am glad however to be given a chance to still use these skills with babys I work with and my own small ones at home.

Unknown said...

The first video was helpful in reminding me that infants need more than just their immediate needs cared for. Child care workers also have a responsibility to interact with the infant through sensory tools and toys.
Regarding the second video, I never realized that a mothers stress could be harmful to a baby's development. It makes sense though.

Unknown said...

The first video was a nice reminder that playing with infants and engaging them in new things is so important.For the second video I never realized how a mothers stress could be harmful to the baby.

Unknown said...

Wow, I knew the human brain was very complex, but I never knew how complex it truly was. I also knew that stress during pregnancy could cause a miscarriage, but I had no idea that it could cause future developmental problems in the child. Very informative.

Anonymous said...

Is the brain developing immediately after conception?

heather denton said...

you can tell in babies who is interacted with and who is not. like he said what they do or don't experience influences everything. i constantly talk to my baby even though he can't understand me!

Andrea R. said...

The first video was a very good reminder how simply just using items around the house, to engage our children can help with their sensory motor skills.
The second video is amazing how complex our brains are as infants, and how stress within the mother can affect the infant in the future.

James Hudlin said...

Both of these videos held great information. Its amazing to think of the process of early development beyond just the necessity's of life. Early brain stimulation is just as important as the rest. This was very useful

Donna Martin said...

It is amazing to see how the brain forms. Interaction with children is extremely important. I never realized everyday stress could cause problems for the imbro.

Unknown said...

AGAIN - the desensitization to violence is and will continue to cause a lot of serious problems in the future of our families and our country

Raichael Nelson said...

Wow, this woman just suggested that I put on Baby Einstein videos for an infant. No screen time before age 2! Waving rhythm stick in front of a newborn would probably scare the baby.

Unknown said...

It is amazing to see how the brain works. I found it very helpful on the different ways on how to stimulate the baby's body and mind

Unknown said...

is it bad to tickle an infant??

CR Petersen said...

Not if done gently

Trisha K. said...

These are great ideas of how to interact with an infant! I was a little surprised to hear that it was recommended to show them DVDs, however. It seems that that is something we as parents are often fighting against for our children.
Trisha K.

Mytch Gaddi said...

I was wondering if I play piano to my future baby would also help stimulate those sensory motors? Or would it touch more on cognitive development?