Science shows that 80% of brain growth happens by age three. Young brains develop like little muscles, getting bigger and stronger the more you and your family interact with your child.
that encompass most of what experts find is important for boosting cognitive and social-emotional development in children
1. MAXIMIZE LOVE, MANAGE STRESS:
To stay emotionally present for your child. Your support will strengthen their emotional health and self-control skills.
2. TALK, SING, AND POINT:
To boost your child’s language development and knowledge of the world.
3. COUNT, GROUP, & COMPARE: To help your child make sense of the numbers and categories all around them.
4. EXPLORE THROUGH
MOVEMENT & PLAY:
To encourage curiosity, discovery, and a healthy body.
5. READ & DISCUSS STORIES: To build your child’s knowledge, reasoning, and early literacy skills.