Early Learning Ecosystem
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The “hidden cost” of convenience
Read more: The “hidden cost” of convenienceBy Stephanie Montgomery, Ed.D. I’ve been working in early childhood education for over three decades, and I am no stranger to the compounding effects both academically and social-emotionally that occur when we “wait and see.” I’ll be honest – the new research available to us today absolutely thrills me because it validates what many of…
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Music classes: A workout for your baby’s brain
Read more: Music classes: A workout for your baby’s brainAs a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life. You carefully choose the right foods, create safe spaces for them to explore, and celebrate every milestone. But did you know that one of the most powerful things you can do for your baby’s developing brain is something as simple…
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The Reading Brain Starts at 18 Months
Read more: The Reading Brain Starts at 18 MonthsReading research from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education validates what many of us in the field have long suspected.
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Building Brighter Futures
Read more: Building Brighter FuturesJust as a child needs nutritious food for physical growth, their brain needs language to develop fully.
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The Hidden Power of Words
Read more: The Hidden Power of WordsDuring pregnancy, expectant parents are essentially building the first neural networks of expectation about their child.
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Healthcare Systems
Read more: Healthcare SystemsHealthcare Plus Podcast: How Healthcare Systems, Physicians, and Parents Can Support Early Childhood Brain Development.
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Discovering the World Through Your Baby’s Eyes
Read more: Discovering the World Through Your Baby’s EyesWhile babies are born with a fully developed visual capacity, their sight is quite different from what adults see.
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SCI Build A Brain Program: Building Brains at Sacred Heart
Read more: SCI Build A Brain Program: Building Brains at Sacred HeartSCI is focused on Building Brains by informing and empowering parents on the pivotal importance of early brain development.
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Baby Talk or Parentese?
Read more: Baby Talk or Parentese?Research shows using “parentese” – an exaggerated, musical speech style – helps babies learn language.