The development of the infant and toddler brain is dependant on our genetics, the mothers behaviors and decisions while pregnant and the child’s environment after birth (including nutrition). This course will provide concrete information on some of the things you can do to help children develop to their fullest potential.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Stimulating Brain Growth and Development in Infants
To stimulate a babys brain it doesn't really need money or toys for that matter. Just singing and playing with them yourself will do in baby's growing develpment. Its amazing that people now days are so materialistic that we think we need all these fancy learning toys help help them learn when really they need their parents.maybe the future isn't the best for our babies or is it?
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I am trying to work with my 2 year old on her brain development, but it is a struggle to get her to sit long enough to go threw our learning activities. She has already learned to count 1-8 and also she is able to sing most of the ABC's. But my question is how to get her to sit without me having to put her in her high chair or something that straps her in so we are able to get threw the activities?
Children that age...and many adults learn best through fun playful activities that often involve movement. Find other ways to teach so she will love learning.
After watching this video I was glad to know I did all these things with my two kids when they were infants. Just reminding myself that at each age this is still all important just at different levels. Shannon T
what a stunning and encouraging video! Its good to hear that how I am with my own children is doing so much for their brain. Being a natural mother with natural instincts of responsiveness, language etc has such a power positive effect on our children. The longer a mom can stay at home with her child before returning to work the better, as it is a vital part of their development.
It is noted that verbal communication, while fundamental, isn't the only form of communication she provides for her child. Movement and non verbal expression through smiling, body motion, and working is also fundamental to develop a good feeling of how to communicate through body language. In my opinion, as a childcare provider, we should be paying very close attention to our body language as a means to communicate as well.
My sons development has always been an important factor for me. When I was pregnant with him I would put classical music on my belly for him to listen to. Even after he was born it was classical or ambient music. It was very rare that I would let him listen to typical nursery rhymes. If he were to watch a show it would be baby Einstein or something similar that was very intriguing. It was wonderful. Today he is 4 yrs. old. He knows his entire alphabet, he is starting to read and spell, knows his numbers and is also starting to work on math. It is amazing how brilliant children are when you give them the right tools and interaction from early on.
I loved this video because, it emphasized that the most important thing we can do for babies development is to SIMPLY interact with them. So many parents and providers do not understand the importance of this.
It's nice to know that stimulating brain growth & development in your children can be done without buying a bunch of toys or stuff. Talking & singing to your children can be done anytime, anywhere. Peek a boo, patty cake, action songs...fun for them & fun for you.
**anna** my daughter is learning so many different things especially out of her brother he is learning lanuages in school as part of the curriculan that he flips between numbers without having to think or stop she finds this fasatnating but even though she is now 19 months and he is now 13 years she is also teaching him things they have a very special bond which is a pleasure to see and to be around. me and my daughter do things together as i also do with my son these can be indvidually as they need separate time on their own with me and then we do things together
I liked the reminder of taking care of ourself. I think some us forget to take care of ourself.we needdo this to be sucsessfull at hwlping our babies get the stimulation they need.
It's interesting how much we take for granted as adults. All of our daily interactions and stimuli -- sights, sounds, conversations, smells -- are regularly processed and understood by us. And yet, we all had to learn to understand each of these individual experiences beginning at birth. It's truly incredible just how much babies and toddlers learn and process in such a short amount of time!
i honestly think it is amazing how much we learn as a child compared to us being older and in our teens. I honestly can't even remember what i ate last night for dinner. thats what this is trying to say i think is that the babies brain is so precious!!
I find it extremely interesting how many things can influence the development of children and how fast they develop. I have a lot of cousins that are in the very early stages of learning to talk and walk and this kind of put things in perspective to why some of them are learning at a faster level then the others.
It was really interesting to find that brain can change its structure because the it is activity-dependent. Also, that our brains are continually re-shaping themselves!!!
Thanks,
Catalina
Source: Article Zero to Three, from: http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_key_brainFAQ#role
I really appreciate some advices that Kathy Moore share with us. For example, she said that we should interact with our children. We could stimulate them by having good conversation, singing, telling story and playing in the floor with our children. Also, it was interesting when she mentioned that we should response to their feelings and not ignore them. Thanks, Catalina
I think often as a Childcare Provider I get tired, or feel silly talking all the time to the kids, narrating for them, showing colors, asking questions. But I realize the importance of doing it. That by saying colors again and again, or narrating for the kids is helping the brain to develop.
As a child care provider I can see everyday how much speech, body language, and the tone of voice can affect how the child responds to you. I care for 2 year olds and I love to sit and have conversations with them because they can be so entertaining and I know I am helping their language skills grow.
kowalczyk25 I am a child care provider I can tell how the simple things can help the kids. I care for children from 3 months to 3 years old and I love the simple things like singing a song and clapping, making noises ad talking to them. It is so much fun and great knowing that they are benefiting from it.
I commented earlier and left out a question. Since interacting with babies such as talking and singing with them is good for stimulation is it also beneficial to have the babies around the toddlers who love to interact with them? I feel like the babies and toddlers both enjoy each others company.
I'm assuming that the maternal stress (that effects the brain) the video is referring to is that of extreme situations as mentioned: abuse or very difficult living situations, no?
This is quite monumental to think that early child education can have such a great impact in the years to come and for us preschool teachers, we need to take this responsibility seriously and carefully consider each lesson plan or activity if it contains something worth to the child’s future cognitive development.
34 comments:
To stimulate a babys brain it doesn't really need money or toys for that matter. Just singing and playing with them yourself will do in baby's growing develpment. Its amazing that people now days are so materialistic that we think we need all these fancy learning toys help help them learn when really they need their parents.maybe the future isn't the best for our babies or is it?
If you think that more people should know about Purity12 then be part of the network marketing opportunity they offer. It's a good way to spread the health and the wealth that Purity12 is known for. http://if1s.com?114
Simple easy things to do narrorate your day. It doesent have to be fancy toys just possitive attention.
I am trying to work with my 2 year old on her brain development, but it is a struggle to get her to sit long enough to go threw our learning activities. She has already learned to count 1-8 and also she is able to sing most of the ABC's. But my question is how to get her to sit without me having to put her in her high chair or something that straps her in so we are able to get threw the activities?
Children that age...and many adults learn best through fun playful activities that often involve movement. Find other ways to teach so she will love learning.
After watching this video I was glad to know I did all these things with my two kids when they were infants. Just reminding myself that at each age this is still all important just at different levels. Shannon T
what a stunning and encouraging video! Its good to hear that how I am with my own children is doing so much for their brain. Being a natural mother with natural instincts of responsiveness, language etc has such a power positive effect on our children. The longer a mom can stay at home with her child before returning to work the better, as it is a vital part of their development.
It is noted that verbal communication, while fundamental, isn't the only form of communication she provides for her child. Movement and non verbal expression through smiling, body motion, and working is also fundamental to develop a good feeling of how to communicate through body language. In my opinion, as a childcare provider, we should be paying very close attention to our body language as a means to communicate as well.
My sons development has always been an important factor for me. When I was pregnant with him I would put classical music on my belly for him to listen to. Even after he was born it was classical or ambient music. It was very rare that I would let him listen to typical nursery rhymes. If he were to watch a show it would be baby Einstein or something similar that was very intriguing. It was wonderful. Today he is 4 yrs. old. He knows his entire alphabet, he is starting to read and spell, knows his numbers and is also starting to work on math. It is amazing how brilliant children are when you give them the right tools and interaction from early on.
I loved this video because, it emphasized that the most important thing we can do for babies development is to SIMPLY interact with them. So many parents and providers do not understand the importance of this.
It's nice to know that stimulating brain growth & development in your children can be done without buying a bunch of toys or stuff. Talking & singing to your children can be done anytime, anywhere. Peek a boo, patty cake, action songs...fun for them & fun for you.
**anna**
my daughter is learning so many different things especially out of her brother he is learning lanuages in school as part of the curriculan that he flips between numbers without having to think or stop she finds this fasatnating but even though she is now 19 months and he is now 13 years she is also teaching him things they have a very special bond which is a pleasure to see and to be around. me and my daughter do things together as i also do with my son these can be indvidually as they need separate time on their own with me and then we do things together
I play with the babies that I have at my daycare and it is amazing how fast they catch on.
I liked the reminder of taking care of ourself. I think some us forget to take care of ourself.we needdo this to be sucsessfull at hwlping our babies get the stimulation they need.
Stimulating your babies brain doesn't take much at all. You must keep changing it up so the activities grow with the child.
It's interesting how much we take for granted as adults. All of our daily interactions and stimuli -- sights, sounds, conversations, smells -- are regularly processed and understood by us. And yet, we all had to learn to understand each of these individual experiences beginning at birth. It's truly incredible just how much babies and toddlers learn and process in such a short amount of time!
i honestly think it is amazing how much we learn as a child compared to us being older and in our teens. I honestly can't even remember what i ate last night for dinner. thats what this is trying to say i think is that the babies brain is so precious!!
I find it extremely interesting how many things can influence the development of children and how fast they develop. I have a lot of cousins that are in the very early stages of learning to talk and walk and this kind of put things in perspective to why some of them are learning at a faster level then the others.
Catalina Rodriguez said:
Hello!!!
It was really interesting to find that brain can change its structure because the it is activity-dependent. Also, that our brains are continually re-shaping themselves!!!
Thanks,
Catalina
Source: Article Zero to Three, from: http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_key_brainFAQ#role
Catalina Rodriguez said:
I really appreciate some advices that Kathy Moore share with us. For example, she said that we should interact with our children. We could stimulate them by having good conversation, singing, telling story and playing in the floor with our children. Also, it was interesting when she mentioned that we should response to their feelings and not ignore them.
Thanks,
Catalina
I think often as a Childcare Provider I get tired, or feel silly talking all the time to the kids, narrating for them, showing colors, asking questions. But I realize the importance of doing it. That by saying colors again and again, or narrating for the kids is helping the brain to develop.
As a child care provider I can see everyday how much speech, body language, and the tone of voice can affect how the child responds to you. I care for 2 year olds and I love to sit and have conversations with them because they can be so entertaining and I know I am helping their language skills grow.
i never had any fancy toys or gaggets with my kids i just talked to them and loved them all the time.
After watching this video I am glad i played with my children the way I did.a good feeling to know you done something right in the early years.
kowalczyk25
I am a child care provider I can tell how the simple things can help the kids. I care for children from 3 months to 3 years old and I love the simple things like singing a song and clapping, making noises ad talking to them. It is so much fun and great knowing that they are benefiting from it.
I commented earlier and left out a question. Since interacting with babies such as talking and singing with them is good for stimulation is it also beneficial to have the babies around the toddlers who love to interact with them? I feel like the babies and toddlers both enjoy each others company.
How does not having proper nutrition affect the physical part of the body.
Interacting with the little ones is the best thing we can do for their growing brains.
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VERy helpful in learning the effects of hormonal stress
why is the hormonal stress way worse on the baby then on the mother??
I'm assuming that the maternal stress (that effects the brain) the video is referring to is that of extreme situations as mentioned: abuse or very difficult living situations, no?
This is quite monumental to think that early child education can have such a great impact in the years to come and for us preschool teachers, we need to take this responsibility seriously and carefully consider each lesson plan or activity if it contains something worth to the child’s future cognitive development.
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