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How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about your child’s development. Take this with you to learn the milestones your child has reached, what to expect next, and tips to help children develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning!
Child brain development occurs most rapidly during the early years of life. From the prenatal period to seven years of age, experiences, interactions, and environments play a significant role in shaping a child’s development and cycle of learning.
Parents and caregivers can support early brain development by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child. Children learn best when they feel safe and secure.
• Identify what they can do to assist a child or young person’s brain development. • Strengthen their understanding of the different stages of brain development and how they can respond appropriately at each stage.
Building Brains provides simple guidance on early stimulation, brain development and holistic wellbeing built on the latest neuroscience and evidence-based practices to offer the youngest children a strong start in life.
The brain develops in a specific sequence, from the most basic parts to the most complex ones. The brain stem begins developing first, followed by the cerebellum, the limbic system, and finally the cerebral cortex. The fact that the limbic system develops before the cortex is important.
15 lip 2022 · Learn about the critical periods of brain development, nurturing environments, and stimulating activities that contribute to optimal early childhood development. Visit the AAP Early Brain Development page and empower yourself with knowledge to foster the lifelong well-being of children.
