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Comment on The Most Important Trait For Caregivers by Hire a Chatty Nanny to help your baby’s Language Development « All About Nanny Care

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 07:00:16 +0000

[...] language development. Great nannies (and parents) already do what this study suggests but this blog does a great job of outlining what adults can do [...]

Comment on Baby Sign Language by The Most Important Trait For Caregivers « whizbit

The Most Important Trait For Caregivers « whizbit — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:28:35 +0000

[...] in her world, and build deeper connections with people around her. It is one of the reasons that Baby Sign Language is so appealing in developing early [...]

Comment on Debunking Myths About Learning and Study Habits by slamdunk

slamdunk — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:27:47 +0000

Good advice. I think planning effectively so that studying can be done spread out is the most difficult challenge–but it certainly can be overcome.

Comment on Playing in the Dirt: A Boost for Your Child’s Immune System by Pesticides and Brain Development in Children « whizbit

Pesticides and Brain Development in Children « whizbit — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:57:42 +0000

[...] anything that fits into their mouths, and playing in the dirt (indeed, that can be great for their immune systems!). However, this constant exploration of the world requires that we, as caregivers, be [...]

Comment on Baby Sign Language by Early Music Training Permanently Enhances The Brain « whizbit

Early Music Training Permanently Enhances The Brain « whizbit — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:23:30 +0000

[...] with your child is a fun way to build interest in music early on. Pre-verbal children can use baby signs to “sing along” to simple songs like Itsy-Bitsy Spider and Twinkle, Twinkle Little [...]

Comment on Pesticides and Brain Development in Children by Playing in the Dirt: A Boost for Your Child’s Immune System « whizbit

Playing in the Dirt: A Boost for Your Child’s Immune System « whizbit — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:59:13 +0000

[...] Let kids play in the dirt – bare feet and all, although do make sure that the areas are free from poisonous pest control products and pesticides. [...]

Comment on Improving Balance and Motor Skills Through Motion by Your Baby’s Brain Development « whizbit

Your Baby’s Brain Development « whizbit — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:03:04 +0000

[...] more about sensitive periods (e.g. months six through twelve for the sense of balance and motion) to ensure that you’re providing the best stimulation opportunities in those [...]

Comment on Your Baby’s Brain Development by Improving Balance and Motor Skills Through Motion « whizbit

Improving Balance and Motor Skills Through Motion « whizbit — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:25:22 +0000

[...] you read our post on baby brain development, you’ll recall that various areas in a child’s brain have sensitive periods during [...]

Comment on DHA and Omega-3 Demystified by Your Baby’s Brain Development « whizbit

Your Baby’s Brain Development « whizbit — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:36:04 +0000

[...] to establish these brain connections, so a child’s diet should include sufficient amounts of “good fat” such as DHA (ideally via breastmilk early on). Moreover, while the brain develops massive quantities of [...]