Brain Development Timeline
Our brains continue growing and changing throughout life. To learn more about changes in the brain during different periods of development, click on the images above.
Brain-Building Tip of the Month
Toddlers love to touch things. By placing objects you do not want your toddler playing with out of sight and out of reach, you can create a safe environment for them to play and limit the amount of times you have to tell them “no.”
Research in Brief
Pregnant Mothers’ Environments Can Affect Newborns’ Brains. A recent MRI study found the brains of newborn babies to be smaller if their mother experienced poverty and lived in a neighborhood with high crime rates.
Posters, Videos, More …
Find all your media needs here:
Upcoming Events
Celebrations
- National Foster Care Month (May)
- Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week (May 1 - 7)
- Children’s Book Week (May 2 - 8)
- International Day of Families (May 15)
