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First step to literacy!

Serve and return interactions build the brain. What a great example in this video of parent child connection impacting attachment, social emotional and speech development. Can you spot any other areas of development that can be impacted by this serve and return interaction?

What a beautiful video. Serve and return interactions are crucial for early childhood development, especially during the first 1,000 days when the brain develops most rapidly. When a child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds with eye contact, words, or a hug, it helps build and strengthen neural connections in the child's brain. These interactions not only support the development of communication and social skills but also lay the foundation for lifelong learning and health. The science behind serve and return shows that these interactions shape brain architecture. They provide the necessary stimulation for building strong neural networks, essential for future development. When caregivers are responsive and sensitive to a child’s signals and needs, they create an environment rich in serve and return experiences, fostering confidence and curiosity in children. By engaging in serve and return interactions, caregivers can provide the positive stimulation needed for a child's brain development, creating a strong foundation for future growth and learning. Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #ServeAndReturn #BrainDevelopment #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #EarlyLearning #HarvardResearch #ChildhoodEducation

I always love these videos 🤗 and, of course, the reminder that warm, responsive early interactions help children's brains develop strong neural connections essential for learning! Check out video 2 of the Center's 3-part series to learn more about "serve and return" 🎾 Thanks for sharing Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University! https://lnkd.in/eDRe-9ic

Absolutely, these serve and return interactions are the cornerstone of early childhood development. When a child receives a response to their actions, it nurtures their brain's architecture, fostering not just communication skills but also emotional resilience and cognitive abilities. Imagine the brain as a tennis match; each return strengthens the rally, building a robust foundation for future skills. It's fascinating how simple, consistent engagement can lead to such profound growth. Ever wondered how this might influence adult neuroplasticity? #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #NeuralConnections #ServeAndReturn

This is so simple and so impactful!

Exponentially more powerful than using a tablet.

Shared artefacts can create a third person in conversations where huge imbalance of authority, power and privilege exist. The direct conversation is too hard. The artefact enables equity. Use objects and prototypes to enable better conversations. First came across this in child psychology where question/answer boards were used to take the question demand and the answer response away from direct verbal interaction. The board diffused that authority imbalance.

Did you know that colors can evoke emotions and influence user actions? Red signals urgency, blue conveys trust, and green encourages action. Understanding color psychology is essential for guiding users through your interface. Ramotion Future Labs @ Dribbble

Interested one and used to uncover layers. https://lnkd.in/dHPVya3i