Intellectual Development of Infants
Hailey Martin
As parents of a newborn it is your job to build and form your infant's brain. Here is the top 6 ways to stimulate brain development.
1. Keep it simple and natural
Mix in learning with everyday experiences that will just happen naturally. This being said don't force learning to harshly, because when babies play that is already learning/work. Experts strongly encourage an environment full of learning opportunities, stimulating, and safe.
2. Match experiences to child's mental abilities
Babies need need to learn from experiences, and they can't when something is too advanced. This mean make sure that the toy or experience is appropriate for the age and ability the child is at. For example, you can't give a sudoku puzzle to a 2 year old. (exaggerated)
3. Practice Makes Perfect
Repetition is key and babies love it. Doing thing over and over will get the point across and creates muscle memory. Establish routines, and everybody know practice makes perfect.
4. Active Baby
When a baby is learning everything needs to be hands on. The brain is obviously underdeveloped and just trying to put together the pieces. Let the baby do most of the learning on their own and actively.
5. Just the right amount
Allow a variety of learning experiences, but avoid overload of knowledge. Baby's brand new brain have to slowly be exposed to their new world of knowledge and growth.
"Children learn more from what you are than what you teach."
6. Stay Calm
Some parents tend to grow frustrated, worried, or stressed when it come to teaching children. Do your best to not push or force child towards something. Children learn better when they are actually interested in the topic.