Vocabulary Tracker
A word can be defined as "a sound sequence that symbolizes meaning and can stand alone" (Hoff, 2005)
Development is a range and all children w...
Move It or Lose It
"When the body is in motion, the auditory system is engaged." - Angie Voss, OTR
Therefore when we're moving, we're also developing the are...
Peek-A-Boo
Who doesn't love a game of peek-a-boo? It's so common that almost all cultures have it. In the Philippines we say "bulaga!" when we come out of hid...
We're on Youtube!
Going public even with this website and social media pages has taken me out of my comfort zone to quite an extreme. However, I've also been so grat...
Teethers, Teething and Learning to chew
Teething is a significant milestone among many that a lot of parents look forward to! However, we know that this can sometimes be difficult...
The Growing Brain PH 2020 Year End Review
Wishing You Happy Holidays!
The Growing Brain PH community sends its warmest wishes to you and your family for the holidays.
It has ...
Difficult behaviors and tantrums - What could they mean?
“She just doesn’t want to do it”
“gusto lang niya ko magalit”
”Ilang beses ko na sinabi”
“he’s just so stubborn”
These are some of the phrases we ...
Media Use by Young Kids
Ever wonder why professionals recommend no screen time for infants and young toddlers even if there's so much content advertised for making babies smart? Or why they say for toddlers, it has to be co-viewing?
Quick Facts About Synapses and Neuroplasticity
The newborn brain is 0.3 kg and will grow 5 times its size to 1.5 kg when they become adults
The brain is most flexible when we’re younger. The ...
Neuroplasticity
Have you ever thought about how quickly your little ones seem to pick up information? Each of our brains are filled with billions of cells with ...
Convergent vs Divergent Thinking
Some parents have asked what kind of play are best for children, and there's no absolute right or wrong answer to the question. What we want to be ...
States of Consciousness
Getting to know an infant through their different states of consciousness, allows us to have a better understanding of their behaviors, their stren...
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