BabyScience...One Hug at a Time

Research shows that reading and responding to a baby’s cues are more important to brain development than structured learning activities.  Babies who feel understood tend to learn more easily, have...

Eye-to-eye contact triggers pathways in babies’ brains that preparethem for communication, helps them read and respond sensitively toothers’ cues and begin to better understand the world.  Face-to-face contact releases hormones that...

Not too gentle but not too rough! Babies are durable. There is no need to play with your baby as if they were a piece of fine china. Life is...

A father’s face, fully-bearded or 5 o’clock shadow,is quite a contrast to the smooth skin of a mother’s face or breast. You can almost hear the baby’s thoughts: “what on...

A light massage, belly rub, a funny face, blowing bubbles, lullabies, looking in a mirror, and peek-a-boo all stimulate a child’s sense of wonder as they experience new emotional and...

Parents and Caregivers should never underestimate the importance of play. Playing with siblings and other babies helps build critical socialization skills.

Letting your baby spend time alone develops a new set of tools for self-soothing, self-stimulation, and just being present in a brand-new world. Everything is curious and interesting and encourages...

One of the trickiest parts of effective parenting is manage the sibling dynamics. Competition for parents time and affection for older siblings can impact the development of healthy relationships form...

Parents and caregivers should make time just to take in the precious moments of life. Breathing exercises even while your baby is taking a nap, can forge closer bonds by...

Caregiving is a 24-7 endeavor that takes never-ending vigilance and an inclination to worry: What am I doing wrong as a parent? Enjoy those special moments and contemplate one of...

Combinations of sound, sight, touch, smell and taste stimulate curiosity as each sense reach different parts of the brain

Today, MRI’s and other scans can confirm that the language we use has a strong impact on children’s brains.  Neuroscientists have discovered that just hearing “no” and other restrictive comments can...

It is very important to have an understanding of what behaviors children are capable of when.  Knowing developmental capacities can make parenting easier and growing up less stressful! We wouldn’t...

A Smile Is All It Takes A smile, a silly giggle, a funny face, blinking eyes, reassuring facial gestures all stimulate and promote your baby’s brain development creating new neural...

The Power of Contact: The Human Touch Skin to skin contact triggers the good hormones that help develop your baby’s brain.

Eye level contact is critical particularly for dads. Your baby sees mother’s at different heights and  angles as fathers. When you get down on the floor your baby is grounded...

Hormones in newborns: Like adults, babies have hormones that play crucial roles in their growth and development. Hormones such as insulin, growth hormone, thyroid hormone, and sex hormones (estrogen and...