Michelle, The Early Development Expert, Says...
Your baby's learning journey begins the day they are born, not their first day of school
Michelle, The Early Development Expert, Says...
Your baby's learning journey begins the day they are born, not their first day of school
Studies reveal that
90%
of brain development happens before 5 years old.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states the early years of a child's life experiences are very important for later health and brain development.
90%
of brain development happens before 5 years old.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states the early years of a child's life experiences are very important for later health and brain development.
Your Baby’s Blooming Brain
Your baby’s sweet little head is born with billions of brain cells which have the ability to be stimulated to grow based on early and enriching experiences. These brain cells are ready for you to nurture so they can form the connections needed for your baby to bloom and grow to their greatest potential.
While many factors influence brain development, YOUR EARLY INTERACTIONS HAVE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACT! It is important you stimulate your baby’s brain and plant the seeds for their life successes much earlier than you may be aware.
Look Who’s Talking (Communicating)
Are you talking to me? When is it possible for my baby to start communicating with me? SURPRISE! If you start talking to your baby right after delivery, your newborn may turn their head toward you! You can experience this amazing interaction, especially if you have been talking and singing to your baby during your pregnancy.
After a few days many babies will stick their tongue out and then if you do the same, your newborn may imitate you. These are ways your newborn begins to communicate
Applying Baby Blooming Moments Proactive Strategies
Increases
- Impact on your baby’s life
- Enriched early years
- Brain connections
- Vocalizations and vocabulary
- Eye contact
- Joint attention
- Bonding and connections
- Fun, laughter, giggles
- More enriched reading
- Attention span
- Sleep for baby and parents
- Dad interactions
- Sibling engagement
- Developmental milestones
Decreases
- Frustration when unable to communicate wants & needs
- Frustration when not able to understand others
- Number of “No’s”
- Whining
- Time-outs
- Obstinate behavior
- Tantrums
- Stubbornness
- Confusion
- Separation anxiety
- Screen time
- Negative behaviors
- Limit setting
- Yelling