Parent's Guide to Cognitive Development
A 20-page guide for parents and educators on supporting children's brain development from birth through adolescence.
What You'll Learn
Your child's brain is developing at an incredible pace. This guide helps you understand what's happening at each stage and provides practical ways to support healthy cognitive development — without expensive programs or pushy academics.
Inside This Guide
Chapter 1: How Children's Brains Develop An overview of brain development from birth through adolescence, including critical periods and what they mean for parents.
Chapter 2: The Early Years (0-3) Why these years matter so much, and simple daily activities that support language, memory, and emotional development.
Chapter 3: The Preschool Years (3-5) Supporting executive function, early literacy, and the crucial role of play-based learning.
Chapter 4: The School-Age Years (6-12) How to support learning without creating stress, building metacognitive skills, and fostering a growth mindset.
Chapter 5: The Adolescent Brain (13-18) Understanding the teenage brain's unique characteristics and supporting healthy development during this critical period.
Chapter 6: Screen Time and Digital Media Research-based guidance on technology use at different ages, beyond simple time limits.
Chapter 7: When Development Doesn't Follow the Typical Path Understanding learning differences, when to seek evaluation, and how to support neurodiverse children.
Age-Appropriate Activities Included
- Brain-building activities for each developmental stage
- Conversation starters that promote cognitive growth
- Book recommendations by age group
- Games and play ideas that support specific skills
Who This Guide Is For
- Parents of children from infancy through high school
- Grandparents and caregivers
- Early childhood educators
- Anyone interested in child development science
Based on Developmental Science
This isn't about "hot-housing" your child or anxiety-inducing milestones. We focus on what developmental science tells us about how children naturally learn and grow, and how adults can create supportive environments.
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