We take a conservative approach to developmental advice: If a brain rule has been in the peer-reviewed literature for at least a decade, it’s in.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
The greatest pediatric brain-boosting technology in the world is probably a plain cardboard box, a fresh box of crayons, and two hours. The worst is probably your television set.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
Brains learn best when they feel safe, are encouraged to explore, and are given tasks that create pleasure when solved.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
Pregnant moms: keep stress levels low, surround yourself with loving relationships, try to keep your brain engaged in learning.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
The brain cares about survival before learning. If a child feels threatened in some way, learning systems shut down.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
Do not bad-mouth your child or spouse to others. Especially to your child about your spouse or to your spouse about your child. It breeds dislike and contempt.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
Getting a baby’s attention is not the same as keeping a baby’s attention. The baby brain can certainly experience rapid-fire entertainment, but it doesn’t learn very much from it.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
When your baby gets to the crawling stage, it is time for you to clean up your language. What you say probably matters less than how you say it.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
The key to smart and happy might be as simple as aiming for just plain happy.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby
Memory is enhanced by emotion, in terms of both the accuracy of the information and the detail associated with it.John Medina, Brain Rules for Baby