Baby Brain Development | Tips on Healthy Brain Development 0- 12 months | The Therapist Mommy

#babybraindevelopment #firstyearoflife #thetherapistmommy My Instagram feed is flooded with ads that promise to make my baby a genius if I enrol in their program or buy their app. Teach your 6 month old to walk- one ad screams out. Another one says- raise the next Einstein. Really? No. This isn’t science. This isn’t what 30 years of neuropsychological research tells us about brain development. We don’t need to rush their childhood. No, we don’t need to force early milestones. The whole point of development is that it unfolds at its own pace and we can scaffold this development as responsive parents. In this video, I share 7 research-backed ways to support your baby's brain development: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Be Responsive 2:25 Set up a Routine 2:54 Don't interrupt a Baby's Play 4:29 Remember that babies learn most by interacting with us! 5:24 Foster Attachment Security 7:20 Focus on Engagement & Discovery, Not teaching 9:14 Get out in Nature Subscribe to 'The Therapist Mommy' for tips on learning, child development, and parenting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9TS... Check out these videos: Are you pregnant with your 2nd child? Parenting Tips for second time expectant mothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJV5wwrMsSY&t=150s Avoid Cesarean delivery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq6d_GHP9s0&t=32s