Cortisol is a hormone that is part of the adrenal gland usually referred to as the "Stress Hormone" and is involved with physical or emotional stress or trauma. When cortisol levels are high, brain cells can die which reduces the connections between the cells in certain areas of the brain. This can make it difficult for children to learn and think especially during stressful situations which can also have a negative affect in later years.
Research reveals that critical brain development occurs in children between infancy and 6 years of age. It is very important that parents utilize this time frame to develop healthy, positive relationships with their children. Consistent positive interaction between parent and child can help keep cortisol levels low which will provide their children with the tools to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives.
Educational toys have been proven by researchers to challenge, enhance and stimulate the educational and physical development of children. Through educational play parents can connect on many developmental levels in the lives of their children through fun positive play and know that they are assisting their children today to become successful and productive adults tomorrow.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Give Your Child the Advantage
Because children learn naturally through play it is important for parents to invest into their children's future during their early childhood years, infancy through 6 years of age. Parents play a major role in the educational and developmental training of their children because of the wonderful relationship that naturally exists between parent and child.
The human brain is a fascinating organ that grows and develops in an incredible rate during these early childhood years. Educational toys introduced into a child's play provide a great amount of valuable learning, social and physical skills while children have fun doing what they do best, playing.
Research has shown that educational toys permanently enhance the brain. Studies have shown that they challenge thinking, expand the imagination, help develop motor skills, increase curiosity, stimulate creativity, as well as strengthen relationship building and interaction with others. Many pediatricians recognize the benefits that educational toys provide children and have introduced them as a vital part that enhances their waiting room which provides children with a fun, learning experience while visiting the doctor.
As parents, we must evaluate how we allow our children to spend time and remember that the education and development of our children does not begin in the classroom but in a high chair, at a table or on the floor playing with our children.
The human brain is a fascinating organ that grows and develops in an incredible rate during these early childhood years. Educational toys introduced into a child's play provide a great amount of valuable learning, social and physical skills while children have fun doing what they do best, playing.
Research has shown that educational toys permanently enhance the brain. Studies have shown that they challenge thinking, expand the imagination, help develop motor skills, increase curiosity, stimulate creativity, as well as strengthen relationship building and interaction with others. Many pediatricians recognize the benefits that educational toys provide children and have introduced them as a vital part that enhances their waiting room which provides children with a fun, learning experience while visiting the doctor.
As parents, we must evaluate how we allow our children to spend time and remember that the education and development of our children does not begin in the classroom but in a high chair, at a table or on the floor playing with our children.
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