Tips for Parents – Brain Development

Table of Contents

#	Age & Stage	Theme	Title
1	Preconception	Future mothers’ health	Did you know that the brain of a future baby can be affected by the mother’s health, even before she gets pregnant?
2	Preconception	Future fathers’ health	Did you know that the brain of a future baby can be affected by the father’s health, even before conception?
3	Pregnancy	Nutrition during pregnancy	Did you know that you should eat twice as healthy when you are pregnant, not twice as much?
4	Pregnancy	Exposures during pregnancy	Did you know that what you are exposed to during pregnancy can affect your unborn baby’s brain?
5	Pregnancy	Managing stress during pregnancy	Did you know that positive feelings during pregnancy can help your unborn baby’s brain?
6	0-2 months	Your role as a parent	Did you know that your newborn needs your loving care to develop a healthy brain?
7	3-4 months	Attachment / relationships	Did you know that a baby’s secure attachment is important for brain development?
8	5-6 months	Listening to your baby	Did you know that listening to your baby’s cues helps your baby’s brain to develop?
9	7-9 months	Feeding your baby	Did you know that healthy foods and healthy feeding habits help build a healthy brain?
10	10-12 months	Safe environments	Did you know that a safe environment will help your baby’s brain development?
11	12-15 months	Language and numbers	Did you know babies quickly gain an understanding of the world around them through the development of language?
12	16-18 months	Movement	Did you know there are movement guidelines for toddlers?
13	19-24 months	Everyday play using all the senses	Did you know that using the five senses when playing with your toddler helps your toddler’s brain development?
14	25-30 months	Routines	Did you know routines are important to help young children develop a healthy brain?
15	31-36 months	Helping your child cope	Did you know you can help your child develop self-regulation?

To help your baby have a healthy brain, visit this interactive website: www.HealthyBabyHealthyBrain.ca