{"id":528,"date":"2013-08-16T15:11:22","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T15:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/secd-intro\/?page_id=528"},"modified":"2025-07-07T21:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T21:45:35","slug":"bd-3-practices-for-healthy-brain-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/secd-intro\/bd-3-practices-for-healthy-brain-development\/","title":{"rendered":"BD 3. Practices for healthy brain development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/dadBaby5941.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/dadBaby5941.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photographer: AKDN \/ Jean Luc Ray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the research section of this module, you saw some examples of studies that demonstrate babies are born with capacities for learning and interacting with others. Adults who care for babies and young children have a big responsibility. Knowing the basics of early brain development helps caregivers understand why certain routines and practices are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 of routine activities such as reading together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-watch-expand-thumbnail-X77Gj 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\/secd-intro\/files\/2022\/05\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. In the next\u00a0 video, the late Dr. Fraser Mustard,\u00a0founder of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research,\u00a0explains the importance of stimulating the sensing pathways early in life and why it&#8217;s important to understand brain development in order to provide optimal stimulation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-watch-expand-transcript-Z1lPkvd wp-block-lazyblock-watch-expand-transcript\"><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><br>\n      <p><a href=\"https:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/transcript\/transcript-mustard-optimizing-brain-stimulation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mustard &#8211; optimizing brain stimulation &#8211; Text Transcript<\/a><\/p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-reflect-5kxMD wp-block-lazyblock-reflect\"><div class=\"reflect\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Mustard points out a problem with the typical stroller design. Can you think of any ways to resolve this? Do you think it is important?<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next clip, Dr. Rob Santos 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-transcript-Z12cb2t wp-block-lazyblock-watch-expand-transcript\"><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><br>\n      <p><a href=\"https:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/transcript\/transcript-santos-importance-of-caregiving-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Santos &#8211; importance of caregiving &#8211; Text Transcript<\/a><\/p>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Mustard and Santos refer to things adults can do to facilitate healthy brain development. The following parent handouts from Abilio provide some concise information and useful tips related to brain development. Abilio is 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-1bP2Ry 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-2aN1Ev 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>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the rest of this section, you will take a closer look at ways to influence healthy brain development and overall well-being. Before going forward, see how you do on the next set of questions. These are based on information you will explore in more detail in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-interact-Z2wlMzx wp-block-lazyblock-interact\"><div class=\"interact-link context-container\">\n  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hscsr.rrc.ca\/secd\/interactions\/howSureAreYou-BD3\/howSureAreYou-BD3.html\" class=\"tap-container interact\">\n    <div class=\"tap-icon\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tap-content\">\n      <span class=\"tap-label\">INTERACT<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tap-description\">How sure are you?<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the research section of this module, you saw some examples of studies that demonstrate babies are born with capacities for learning and interacting with others. Adults who care for babies and young children have a big responsibility. 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