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Insights on Infants
Insights of Understanding for New Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers
01 ATTACHMENT
“If the attachment region of the brain is not properly stimulated at the critical period
of development, then that region and all other regions below and above are affected.
- Dr. Tami Coteau
02 BRAIN DEVELOPMENT TIMING
"Others, as a result of careful study, have come to the conclusion that the first two
years are the most important in the whole span of human life.” - Maria Montessori ”
03 MESSAGES OF LOVE
"Think of it in terms of nutrition. If a baby is not feed consistent, predictable, messages
of love and communication, then those areas of the brain shut down and the child’s
capacity to function later in life is compromised.” - Dr. Bruce D.Perry
04 INFANT NUTRTION
"Early nutrition plays a dominant role in infant development and health. It is now
understood that the infant diet impacts the gut microbiota and its relationship with
gut function and brain development.” -NIH
05 EARLY RELATIONSHIPS
“Young children experience their world as an environment of relationships, and these
relationships affect virtually all aspects of their development."
-National Scientific Council on the Developing Child
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