Tips for Parents – Brain Development

Table of Contents

# Age & Stage
Theme
Title
1Preconception
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?
2Preconception
Future fathers’ health
Did you know that the brain of a future baby can be affected by the father’s health, even before conception?
3Pregnancy
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?
1531-36 monthsHelping your child copeDid 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