Baby Brain

Today I went to such an interesting lecture by Dr. Jill Stamm. http://www.newdirectionsinstitute.org/brightfromthestart.htm

She was speaking about brain development and in particular the "critical years" 0-3 years old.  The human brain is fascinating.  While I was not inspired to become a neuroscientist.  I do think I am on the right path in looking into teaching and working with young children.  She explained that nature and nurture go hand in hand and science is proving it.  I went hoping to hear something new and be inspired about teaching my baby new things.  I don't just want to pass the buck since she happened to come third by just do what I did with the first two, Lulu deserves just as much mindful parenting as the other two.  It was very heartening to hear that I am already doing the things that help my baby reach her potential.  The best techniques are talking, reading, singing, playing and cuddling with your child!!  Hooray we already enjoy those things every day.  While I didn't hear anything new in terms of technique, hearing how important doing those things are during the first three years will inspire me to do it even more for a very long time (like as long as my kids let me give them squeezes).