Did You Know Babies Learn From Birth? | Simone Myskiw | Ep 115

Did you know that over 90% of a child’s brain develops by aged 5?

Incredibly, it doubles in size in the first year, keeps growing to about 80 percent of adult size by age three and 90 percent by age five.

While the field of neuroscience is still growing rapidly, we already have a lot of great information that can help us understand our children’s early brain development.

To help share expert tips to help you support your babies development we welcome our special guest, Simone Myskiw Curriculum Mentor, at Guardian Childcare and Education.

Simone explains how babies learn from birth with expert how-to-tips to help new parents to be confident with the quality of their interactions. Also, to help support babies development during these critical and formative years.

Why are the 1,000 days of life so important in a child’s development?
How can improving this critical time frame provide the best long-term outcomes for children?
Why is it important to send your baby or toddler to childcare?
How can parents’ best evaluate the efficacy of a preschool/kindergarten curriculum when deciding on childcare providers?
What are the long term benefits of sending your baby to a childcare with a preschool program?
How do babies learn through their senses?
What can parents do at home to help their baby to develop their senses through different environments and open-ended materials?
What is an open ended play experience is for a baby?
How can parents bring more open ended play to their baby’s lives?
How can bubbles help support babies healthy cognitive, physical and vocabulary development?
How do babies learn through the secure and trusted relationships with their parents, friends and family close to them?
How can parents help their baby identify their sense of self?
How can parents help their babies to develop their communication skills?