Brain Development Timeline
Our brains continue growing and changing throughout life. To learn more about changes in the brain during different periods of development, click on the images above.
Brain-Building Tip of the Month
Before you child starts learning how to use the toilet, give them chances to play and explore to make it more familiar. Have your child sit on the potty any time they want, even if they are fully clothed. ask if their stuffed animal needs to use the potty, and let your child pretend their toy is using the potty. By letting you child play, you are helping them get ready to learn this important life skill.
Research in Brief
Measuring Development in Infants and Toddlers. The NIH Toolbox is a groundbreaking assessment system that evaluates the developmental level of infants and toddlers who are 16 days to 42 months old. Researchers measure development through gaze-based learning and tablet-based tools that measure the child’s motor, language, cognitive, and socioemotional skills. Because the assessment requires minimal training and no costly equipment, it makes detecting and addressing developmental delays in very young children simpler.
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