Here are a few simple steps that you can take to make sure you are giving your child a great start in life.
Show your love
*Smile, hug, touch, and play with your child. This will make them feel secure with themselves and will have a huge impact on their physical, mental, and emotional development.
Care for your child's basic needs
*Make sure you are providing your child with a healthy diet. Children should be taken to the doctor for regular check ups as well. Keep him as comfortable as you can by making sure his diapers are clean and by providing a safe environment.
Talk with your child
*Even if you think your child is too young too understand what you are saying, it is still important to talk to them. Studies have shown that children who are talked to more often as infants have a higher vocabulary and higher IQ scores.
Read to your child
*Reading is extremely important to help build a vocabulary. The socialization that occurs while reading a book is very important as well.
Great Blog! Touching a child is much more important than many know. It is important not only to build a strong loving relationship but touching a child reduces levels of the stress hormone called cortisol and increases a feel good hormone called oxytocin which is also the molecule that makes us feel bonded with each other. Children are constantly exposed to stress in their lives not about money, bills, or marriage but stress that comes with uncertainty that all kids expierence. Such as mom or dad leaving the room, seperation in general causes stress on both parent and child. That being said... The staff at HUMmingbird childcare work daily to help reduce cortisol and increase oxytocin in your childs life. We touch, we hug, we love, we are bonded with your children. Thank you for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteChildren who are rarely touched or spoken to have brains that are 20-30% smaller than most children the same age. 10 most critical things a child needs to help the brain grow.
ReplyDelete1. INTERACTION
2. TOUCH
3. STABLE RELATIONSHIP
4. SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
5. POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM
6. QUALITY CARE
7. COMMMUNICATION
8. PLAY
9. MUSIC
10. READING