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Practical Tips - Infants

The Science of Neglect

This edition of the InBrief series explains why significant deprivation is so harmful in the earliest years of life and why effective interventions are likely to pay significant dividends in better long-term outcomes in learning, health, and parenting of the next generation.

By InBrief

Babies and Toddlers: Amazing Learners

Learning in the first three years is significant in part because skills, understandings and dispositions acquired lay the foundation for success in school and in life. Of course, supporting learning is not only about investing in the future but also about contributing to the quality of children’s lives in the present.

By ECA Learning Hub

Brain Development Activities

Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your baby’s brain? In this video, I give you a glimpse inside your child’s brain development and provide some suggestions for activities that inspire connection and growth. Between the diaper changes, naps, and feedings, life with an infant can be pretty busy! Don’t get caught up in the life tasks and miss the fun. Help your baby reach their milestones and learn about the world with these developmental activities for infants.

By Taylor Raine

Developmental Stages for Baby 8-10 Months – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Centre

This video demonstrates the normal range of developmental milestones for infants between 8 and 10 months old, which include large muscle skills such as, balance, reaching, grabbing, playing with toys, rolling, and sitting upright. At this age, babies should be developing more social skills and preparing to talk.

By MountainStar Health

Developmental Games for 10 Month Old

This video contains some developmental games you can play with your ten-month-old – from peek-a-boo to cause and effect. There are so many fun activities you can play with your baby to help him/her learn and grow!

By Millennial Moms

Importance of Play

Research shows that play has an essential role in children’s learning. In e-clip #4, Dr. Jeffrey Trawick-Smith discusses the importance of play and advises early childhood professionals to look at several elements of children’s play, including engagement in make-believe play, social interaction during play, and play complexity. Teachers who enhance children’s play can help promote children’s development in a variety of domains.

By EarlyChildhoodVideos

Learning Through Play

Through play, a child has the opportunity to engage his imagination and explore his surroundings. But, play also helps to enhance a child’s concentration, attention, creativity and overall cognitive development. The video above offers examples of everyday play that are not only fun, but also encourage healthy development.

By Penfield Children

Importance of Play

Rowan Professor Karen Hutchison talks about the importance of play for young children.

By Rowan University