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
Help develop your child’s focus and attention span by humming some of their favorite tunes. Ask them to listen carefully and guess what the song is.
Research in Brief
Very young children notice race. Children notice race years before many adults want to talk about it. Parents believe children should be at least 5 before they bring up the conversation of race, but infants and preschoolers may already be aware of race.
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