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Your Child's Developing Brain
New science tells us that our children’s first years are when they develop the foundation for all future learning. Every time we connect with them, it’s not just their eyes that light up—it’s their brains too. In these moments, half a million neurons fire at once, taking in all the things we say and do. We can’t see it happening, but it’s all there, all at work. That's why these years are the most important years of their lives!
Contact
Karin Brinkerhoff
Early Care & Learning Subject Educator
keb99@cornell.edu
(315) 223-7850 x233
Last updated February 9, 2023
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Vroom is a free app that parents can use that shows the science behind the day to day interactions you have with your children. From folding laundry together, sharing a meal together to combing their hair - your child's brain is growing bigger and stronger in these moments!
Vroom not only shows your child's development, but encourages parents by providing additional suggestions for interactions during shared moments with children. We encourage all parents and caregivers to visit www.joinvroom.org for information on child development and how your everyday actions help to promote it.
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The Science & Research
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Below you will find links to science and research about your child's developing brain.
- New York State Parent Guide
- Zero to Three
- Brain Architecture (Harvard University)
- The Science of Early Childhood Development (Harvard University)
- Why It Matters; Brain Development (The First Five Years Fund)
- Baby's Brain Begins Now (The Urban Child Institute)
- What Kids Worry About
- The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Am I Really My Child's First Teacher? (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Caring Relationships: The Heart of Early Brain Development (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Supporting Your Child's Reading At Home