Often encounter novice parents ask: such a small (several months old) baby, can not speak, limited activities, can not understand anything, how to do early education, is it really necessary?
Absolutely!
And it's necessary!
Because 0-3 years old is the golden period of baby brain development, and parents should seize this critical period, correctly help the baby to do early education stimulation, it is more conducive to brain development, wait until 3-4 years old to start early education, it is already too late.
When does early childhood education start? Seize the "golden period of brain development" of 0-3 years old
In "The 1000-Day Reading Effect", about promoting brain development, it is said that "parents should pay attention to the acquired development of the child's brain, which is indispensable for the baby, like milk." ”
The brain is very different from our other organs, and the other sign is that "we are born when it is not fully developed."
In the first 3 years after birth, the brain begins to develop rapidly.
Brain weight: The brain weight of newborns is 25% of that of adults, 85% of adults at age 3, and 90% of adults at age 5. It can be seen that after the baby is born, it will increase at an alarming rate.
Establishment of neurons: As shown in the following figure, the connection between neurons is called "synapses", the number of synapses when the baby is just born is very small, but after birth, under the continuous stimulation of the acquired environment, more synapses are formed rapidly.
In the first year of the baby's birth, neurons make connections at an astonishing speed of 700-1000 per second;
At the age of 2, the neuronal connections are basically close to adults;
At the age of 3, the number of neuronal connections peaks and even exceeds that of adults.
Therefore, some neuroscientists believe that the period from birth to 3 years old is crucial, and in these 3 years, the brain activity is twice that of adults, and the learning potential is at its peak.
In addition, parents also need to know that these neuronal connections in the baby's brain will not only increase.
If used infrequently, neurons will slowly lose their "synapses" and gradually be weakened; childhood plus adolescence will be cut by about 40%.
But if used regularly, constantly "stimulated", these connections are strengthened, which also indicates the "plasticity" of the brain of a small baby.
How can parents correctly help their babies do early education and promote brain development?
Just said the importance of neurons, in fact, the process of neurons being trimmed and cut, the important trader is the "environment", including the acquired growth environment, parenting.
As the saying goes, "three years old looks old", 0-3 years old is the stage when the baby gradually establishes the basic pattern of thinking, reacting and solving problems.
Many people will think that a child's brain is completely determined by the genes of both parents.
Genes do have a big impact on skill and ability, but studies have found that the role of the "environment of growth" is equally important.
Experiences in the first days, months, and first years after a child's birth all have a huge impact on brain development.
In the early stage of 0-3 years old, what can parents do to fully develop the potential of their children's brains? In the American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Encyclopedia, the following factors are key.
Do every obstetric check-up on time during pregnancy
As early as the fetal period, the baby's brain development has begun, and the pregnant mother after pregnancy, in addition to supplementing enough nutrition, not using drugs, not smoking and drinking, away from radiation and harmful environment, must also do a good job in each obstetric examination on time.
From the early stage of pregnancy to the birth of the baby, the on-time obstetric examination is more conducive to the healthy development of the fetal brain, in case anything can be found and corrected in time.
Create a good language environment from an early age
After the baby is born, parents should have more face-to-face communication, and read to the child from infancy, which will help the baby's language ability, comprehension and cognitive ability to develop.
For example, when changing your baby's diapers, you can talk to the baby while changing them, "Mommy comes to change your diapers, change a clean one, and your little ass will be comfortable."
Throughout the day, as long as the baby is awake, you can talk to him anytime and anywhere, and have eye contact.
Maintain a positive parenting attitude and give your baby enough love and attention
Regarding the impact of parents' words and deeds on children, we have heard "hearing and seeing", and we have also heard "words and deeds".
Parents' words and deeds and attitudes are very important for the growth and development of children, such as often using a loving, respectful and supportive attitude to cultivate children, which has a enhancing effect on the baby's sense of self-identity and self-confidence.
Therefore, in the process of taking the baby, parents should also pay more attention to their words and deeds, attitudes, etc., and convey more positive and positive information to the baby.
Growing up in a caring environment will make your baby feel safe and satisfied.
When encountering parenting problems, it is necessary to consult more experienced parents, doctors, professionals, etc.
Rich growth environment stimulating
Just like we usually buy toys for children to play, we will buy picture books for children to see, in fact, it is the stimulation of the growth environment.
For example, chatting with the baby, reading for him, playing music for him, drawing with him, playing with him, etc., such interaction can help parents pay attention to the baby's ideas and interests, and also make the baby feel special and important.
In short, let children provide more visual, verbal, tactile, reflex, auditory and other stimuli in a colorful and safe environment, and encourage babies to explore and solve problems, which has a role in promoting brain development and learning.
In short, only parents pay attention to early education during this period and correct early education can help babies develop smarter.
When you usually take care of your baby, do you pay attention to helping your baby exercise various abilities? You are also welcome to share your early education methods with parents.
Reference:
American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Encyclopedia
The 1000-Day Reading Effect