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Brain Basics

Brain Anatomy & Function

Parts of the Brain

Hemispheres

Lobes of the Brain

Neurons

Making Connections

Development Processes

Development Timeline

Prenatal Period

Newborn Period

Early Childhood

Adolescence

Adulthood

Role of Experience

Sensitive Period

Negative Experience

Child Development

The Brain & Child Development

Learning

Infants: Birth – 12 Months

Toddlers: 12 – 24 Months

Children: 24 – 36 Months

Children: 36 – 48 Months

Physical Well-Being

Protecting the Brain

Safety and Security

Achieving Good Health

Healthy Pregnancy

Healthy Childhood

Mealtimes Matter

Good Nutrition for a Healthy Brain

Breastfeeding Benefits the Brain

Attachment

How Attachments Form

Caregiver’s Role

Secure vs. Insecure

Challenges

Play

Benefits of Play

Playing with Others

What Children Need

Consistency

Elements of Consistency

Consistency in Childcare

Setting Consistent Limits

Benefits of Consistency

Stress

Effects of Stress

Dangers of Stress

Reducing Effects of Stress