list 5 things to do with infants that affect positive brain development?
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["Play. Play is a wonderful way to help a baby or toddler's brain develop. Play might be a game, talking or singing to actively engage your child's brain. ... ", 'Comfort. Babies can feel stress. Hold and cuddle your baby. ... ', "Read. Reading is one of the best ways to promote a child's brain development."]
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['infant reflexes. ex: infants will suck something when it is put to their lips.', 'an interest in novelty. ... ', 'a desire to explore and manipulate objects. ... ', 'an impulse to play and fool around. ... ', 'basic cognitive skills.']
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["Acknowledge your child's feelings. Know that your little one may express negative feelings or act out, and don't scold. ... ", 'Spend regular one-on-one time together. ... ', 'Offer a gift (or two). ... ', 'Praise often. ... ', 'Regression. ... ', 'Acting rough with the baby. ... ', 'Anxiety. ... ', 'Arrange a few playdates.']
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You'll improve a child's life- Did you know that play is essential for children to lead happy and healthy lives? Simple toys, such as dolls, books, and arts and crafts supplies are important to their complete development. 2. You'll feel great- giving improves your sense of well-being, and helps to give you purpose.
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['Get out the cardboard boxes and create! ... ', 'Tape up the doorway and throw some newspapers (or cotton balls!) ... ', 'Shaving cream is a wonderful indoor sensory activity that toddlers love. ... ', 'Bowl indoors! ... ', 'Create a necklace, toddler style!']
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['Get the car seat out of its box. ... ', 'Have a me day. ... ', 'Check the hospital bag. ... ', 'Write a letter to your baby. ... ', 'Download some audio books. ... ', "Don't stress if the nursery isn't perfect. ... ", 'Sort out birth announcements. ... ', 'Read up about breastfeeding.']
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["Build on your child's interests.", 'Offer a predictable schedule.', 'Teach tasks as a series of simple steps.', "Actively engage your child's attention in highly structured activities.", 'Provide regular reinforcement of behavior.', 'Involve the parents.']
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Babies' Cognitive Development from 6-9 Months. Cognitive development refers to the way your baby learns to think, remember, imagine, gather and organize information, solve problems and develop judgment. Sounds like a lot, but it all happens gradually. Here's what you can expect between six and nine months.
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["Walking. This developmental stage for parents of toddlers is often referred to as the “I think I liked it better when she couldn't walk,” stage. ... ", 'Temper Tantrums. ... ', 'Memory. ... ', 'Words. ... ', 'Toilet Training. ... ', 'Writing. ... ', 'Imaginary Friends. ... ', 'Talking.']
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['Ask your child to help you. For example, ask him to put his cup on the table or to bring you his shoe.', 'Teach your child simple songs and nursery rhymes. Read to your child. ... ', 'Encourage your child to talk to friends and family. He can tell them about a new toy.', 'Engage your child in pretend play.']
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['Make a Set of Wooden Blocks. ... ', 'Make a Baby Headband. ... ', 'Decorate a Onesie. ... ', 'Make a Floral Crown. ... ', 'Decorate Your Own Glass. ... ', 'Make an Alphabet Book. ... ', 'Baby Shower Mad Libs. ... ', 'Design a Nursery Game.']
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['Finger puppet play. ... ', 'Give baby a massage. ... ', 'Make and play with sensory bottles. ... ', 'Make salt dough hand and footprints. ... ', 'Blow bubbles, and let baby pop them! ... ', 'Explore textures with jelly. ... ', 'Make and play with edible finger paint. ... ', 'Have all-important tummy time.']
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['3 Carve Out Some "Me Time"', '4 Get Dad To Take Time Off Too. ... ', '5 Start Or Join A Mommy Group. ... ', '6 Travel With Your Baby. ... ', '7 Take Time To Enjoy The Quiet Cuddles. ... ', '8 Get Outside. ... ', '9 Mom And Tot Music Classes. ... ', '10 Sign Up For Baby Swimming Lessons. ... ']
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["Play with Bubbles. Not only is it fun to watch the soapy spheres floating on the breeze, but this activity is great for baby's sensory development. ... ", 'Take a Nature Walk. ... ', 'Roll a Ball Around. ... ', 'Find the Music. ... ', 'Splash in Water. ... ', 'Fly a Kite. ... ', 'Pick Some Berries. ... ', 'Soar on the Swings.']
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['Warm, loving interactions. ... ', 'Have boundaries, rules & consequences. ... ', 'Listen and empathise with your child. ... ', 'Problem Solving. ... ', 'Tell your child you love them. ... ', 'Play together. ... ', 'Be Available. ... ', 'Eat meals together.']
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['Social and emotional.', 'Language/communication.', 'Movement/physical development.', 'Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)']
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['Is your baby rolling over one way yet?', 'Is your baby able to push up onto his forearms and lift his head yet?', 'Does your baby have good head control when upright?', 'Is your baby cooing or babbling yet?', 'Does your baby respond to loud noises?', 'Does your baby follow an object with his eyes?']