Facts on a Child’s Developing Brain 1. During early pregnancy,
neurons develop at a rate of 250,000 neurons a minute. 2. The
first sense to develop in utero is the sense of touch. 3. 60% of
a baby’s energy goes into brain development. 4. Holding and
cuddling an infant causes their brain to release important
hormones which stimulates their growth. 5. Providing a young
child with a rich and stimulating environment can significantly
increase IQ. 6. Spending “playtime” with a child (talking,
singing, reading and playing with them) is the best way to
stimulate brain development. 7. Learning a musical instrument
boosts brain development in children. 8. Reading aloud and
talking to young children promotes their brain development. 9.
Basic emotions are present at birth (joy, happiness, shyness,
fear). However, the way these develop depends on the type of
nurturing the child receives. 10. Being raised by sensitive
caregivers enables a child to handle stress better – and this
continues into their adult life. 11. The ce