{"id":224,"date":"2011-09-28T15:36:03","date_gmt":"2011-09-28T15:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/akdn\/?page_id=224"},"modified":"2025-06-13T18:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T18:37:12","slug":"bd-3-practices-for-healthy-brain-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/akdn\/bd-3-practices-for-healthy-brain-development\/","title":{"rendered":"BD 3. Practices for healthy brain development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2185\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/akdn\/files\/2011\/09\/AKDN-Ray-dadBaby5941.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2185\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AKDN\/Jean-Luc Ray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Nurturance, experiences and nutrition interact with genetic predispositions to sculpt the architecture and development of the brain, influencing learning, behaviour and physical and mental health&#8221; (McCain, 2020, p.6).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning about the importance of brain development is not about making babies &#8220;smarter&#8221;. It&#8217;s not about expensive toys or special programs. It&#8217;s about everyday nurturing experiences and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next clip, Dr. Rob Santos, a psychologist and researcher, discusses the exquisite sensitivity of babies&#8217; brains and the importance of everyday caregiving during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-watch-expand-Z1oVDGy wp-block-lazyblock-watch-expand\"><div class=\"watch-expand expand-container context-container\">\n   <div class=\"watch tap-to-expand tap-container\">\n      <div class=\"tap-icon\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tap-content\">\n         <span class=\"tap-label\">VIEW<\/span>\n         <span class=\"tap-description\">Santos &#8211; importance of caregiving (2:26)<\/span>\n        \n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"output-content collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\">\n      <div class=\"vimeo-container\">\n         <iframe webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/90180089?api=1\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-reflect-ZqWO4q wp-block-lazyblock-reflect\"><div class=\"reflect\">\n\n\n<p>Rob Santos describes babies as &#8220;geniuses&#8221;. How does this affect your view of infancy?<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The next video showcases adults and children around the world reading together in a variety of languages, along with explanations from two experts: Dr. Fraser Mustard and Dr. Janet Werker. As you watch the video, consider the impact on development, language and learning of routine activities such as reading together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-watch-expand-thumbnail-Z1dhYyL wp-block-lazyblock-watch-expand-thumbnail\"><div class=\"watch-expand expand-container context-container\">\n   <div class=\"watch tap-to-expand tap-container\">\n      <div class=\"tap-icon\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"video-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/akdn\/files\/2022\/06\/200743605.jpg\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tap-content\">\n         <span class=\"tap-label\">VIEW<\/span><span class=\"tap-description\">Enjoying books together (2:37)<\/span>      \n         \n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"output-content collapse\" style=\"height: auto;\">\n      <div class=\"vimeo-container\"><iframe frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/200743605?api=1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clearly, the closeness and comfort of a caring adult along with the words and pictures in a favourite book provide children with a multi-sensory experience that supports brain development and language development and also provides a way for adults and children to connect and build caring relationships. Simply put, it is a wonderful way for adults and children to enjoy each other\u2019s company. Listen now as&nbsp;the late Dr. Fraser Mustard, founder of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, and co-founder of the Council for Early Childhood Development, explains why it\u2019s important to understand brain development in order to provide optimal stimulation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-watch-expand-Z1qPmYg wp-block-lazyblock-watch-expand\"><div class=\"watch-expand expand-container context-container\">\n   <div class=\"watch tap-to-expand tap-container\">\n      <div class=\"tap-icon\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tap-content\">\n         <span class=\"tap-label\">VIEW<\/span>\n         <span class=\"tap-description\">Mustard &#8211; optimizing brain stimulation (1:26)<\/span>\n        \n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"output-content collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\">\n      <div class=\"vimeo-container\">\n         <iframe webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/87876404?api=1\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Mustard and Santos refer to things that adults can do to facilitate healthy brain development. The following parent\u00a0handouts from\u00a0Abilio\u00a0provide some concise information and useful tips related to brain development.\u00a0Abilio\u00a0is formerly known as the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) and the Centre de Psycho-\u00c9ducation du Qu\u00e9bec (CPEQ).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-read-w3gAB wp-block-lazyblock-read\"><div class=\"read context-container\">\n   <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.child-encyclopedia.com\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/coups-oeil\/brain-development-in-children-structure-info.pdf\" class=\"tap-container\">\n      <div class=\"tap-icon\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tap-content\">\n         <span class=\"tap-label\">READ<\/span><span class=\"tap-description\">Your child&#8217;s brain: Building a strong structure<\/span><\/span>      \n      <\/div>\n   <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-read-Z2fqIpu wp-block-lazyblock-read\"><div class=\"read context-container\">\n   <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.child-encyclopedia.com\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/coups-oeil\/brain-development-in-children-stimulation-info.pdf\" class=\"tap-container\">\n      <div class=\"tap-icon\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tap-content\">\n         <span class=\"tap-label\">READ<\/span><span class=\"tap-description\">Your child&#8217;s brain: Showing you care is smart<\/span><\/span>      \n      <\/div>\n   <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nurturance, experiences and nutrition interact with genetic predispositions to sculpt the architecture and development of the brain, influencing learning, behaviour and physical and mental health&#8221; (McCain, 2020, p.6). Learning about the importance of brain development is not about making babies &#8220;smarter&#8221;. It&#8217;s not about expensive toys or special programs. 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