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Brain Development & Early Learning
Why It Matters:
By age 3, a child’s brain forms over 1 million new neural connections per second (Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University). Early interactions, experiences, and environments play a major role in shaping intelligence, emotional regulation, and social skills.
What You Can Do:
- Talk & Narrate Everything: Engage in serve-and-return interactions by responding to your child’s babbles, gestures, and sounds.
- Read Daily: Reading enhances vocabulary, cognitive skills, and emotional bonding.
- Screen Time for Young Children: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against media use for children under 18 months, except for video chatting. For ages 18-24 months, if screen time is introduced, it should be high-quality content, and parents should engage with their child while watching instead of allowing independent viewing. Screen time recommendations
Recommended Reading: The Importance of Early Brain Development
Resources
Center on the Developing Child
Explore 8 insights into child development
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Discover how to track developmental milestones
Learn how reading can foster a child's eagerness to learn
Nutrition
A balanced diet during early childhood supports brain growth, immune function, and emotional regulation.
Sleep & Routines
Healthy sleep supports memory, emotional regulation, and immune function. (Sleep Foundation)
Emotional Development
Children who develop emotional intelligence have better mental health and social skills (Zero to Three).
