A Baby’s Brain – Getting Talk!!!!!!!!!!! – Lock away that Device - Before it’s too Late
A worrying trend we are seeing in schools now is a rapid growth in children having problems with speech, language and communication. A soaring over use of technology is probably a big contributing factor to this trend. It’s quite worrying – and telling - the number of young children who are now developing America accents and using American versions of words, despite never having lived in America.
Did you know that 90% of a child's brain growth happens before the age of five? The more we chat, play and read with our kids, the more we help build their brains. Anytime, anywhere, whether at home or out and about, it all adds up.
There’s no need to buy lots of toys or have big days out. Wherever you are, simply chatting back and forth, answering your child’s questions and sharing special moments together all help their brain to grow and develop secure and strong connections.
The Start for Life website is packed with simple ideas from other parents on how to build these little moments into each day. It includes lots of examples of tips and activities for you to do together with your child at different ages, as well as links to find further support in your local area.
This short video explains how children’s brains develop during the early years, and the crucial role parents play through all the little moments they spend together with their child.