THE BABY BRAIN MAP
Zero to Three provides current research with the latest discoveries that promotes health and development for Infants and Toddlers.
I continually find myself referencing this website for current information. Now with our newest addition that joined us this week I am able to keep track of his brain development through his first 36 months of life. With the information that is provided I am able to learn what is taking place and ideas that we can do to help in the healthy development of our little guy. For example, “Does responding to a baby’s cry help with brain development” – The brain is greatly influenced by interactions with the environment in which a child grows up in. Crying is described as maybe nature’s way to make sure that an infant is getting the interactions that they need. As we know from research snuggling, talking, singing or music are great examples of interactions that will help in early stages of brain development (Zero to Three, 2011).
I am excited to follow along as our little one grows and develops. Knowing that each child is different I know that I will continue to reference this website frequently for suggestions and answers to the “whys” that will follow.
Melmed, M. (2011). Zero to three. Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/
Emily,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love research on brain development. I recently listened to Larry Griffin from Kaplan do a class called "Teaching Boys and Girls with their Brains in Mind" WOW AMAZING. I was so intrigued, we are always so careful to be gender neutral, but according to Mr. Griffin, there are specific differences in brain function. He made reference to men and women and how men are typically quiet when relaxing, non talkative, while women are chatty. He actually showed the activity in both a female and a male brain and low and behold, the male brain is substantially less active than the female during relaxation. Literally, there is nothing going on in there lol, not a thought one. Keep me posted on any more brain information.
Sondi
Sondi,
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very interesting class. I would be interested in hearing more.