A DEVELOPING BRAIN NEEDS ADULT TO HELP SUPPORT LEVELS OF STIMULATION

 

Holiday Shopping From a Child’s Point of View

My brain doesn’t like to be bored and it also doesn’t like to be over stimulated. I need interesting things to keep me entertained, but if I get too much stimulation I will need you to help me to relax. My brain is not good at this on my own yet.

               (3 -6 year olds)

• Have me help you find the items you need by giving me simple directions. For example: Ask me to get the red box or pick the smallest size can, or the item on the bottom shelf.

               (1 – 4 year olds)

•   While waiting in line, name an item for me to find and point to. Or point to a picture on magazine and have me name it.

                              

               (3 – 5 year olds)

• As we turn down a new isle name a color. Have me point out items of that color as we  go through the row. Or to add variety, name a shape to look for.

My brain also likes physical activity and using all of my senses. Exploring is how my brain learns. So, I will like touching and trying out things I see.  If you guide me to or provide things that are safe to touch this will be best.  Much of this is all new to me, and  I do not realize what might happen if I touch, push, or pull on something without your guidance.

                (0-3 year olds)

•  While we shop give items to try out. Let me feel different textures or hear the sounds items make.  Since my brain learns through repetition I may want to do it again and again. Use descriptive words for the textures and sounds I am experiencing too. My brain likes to hear lots of language from you about objects in my world.

                 (3 – 6 year olds)

• Have me close my eyes and listen to all the sounds. Have me tell you all that I hear.

• Have me help you put items on the counter as you get ready to checkout. We could count together as we do this.

            

I really like it when you give me positive attention. When we are having fun together I will feel good.  My brain will then not react in negative ways to get you to pay attention to me.

 

                 (2 – 6 year olds)

• Let me tell you about all that I see and am interested in as we shop. I get excited about all of the new things I am learning and want to share it with you!

                 (All ages)

• Sing holiday songs with me while we wait in line.  

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GIVING BENEFITS THE BRAIN

Giving to others is good for your brain. Research demonstrates, that when donating, the reward center is activated in the brain .....of the giver! The hormone, oxytocin has been found to be released when giving to others.  At this time of year, it is especially fun to realize that the act of giving to others affects the brain in such a positive way.

With this in mind I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for all you are doing to give to children and families. I have big dreams and you are contributing greatly to making the dream become reality.  

The Dream of All children
Because children can not do it on their own... my dream is for all of us to work together to convey the hopeful message of EVERY child .... and make these wishes become a reality!

                   
 

If this baby could express her desires she would say....

"I hope every adult understands that providing loving, safe, healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environments allows me to reach my full potential....  hopefully none of them will ignore this amazing opportunity!" 

My goal is to work with everyone who already understands the opportunities we have to make this a reality ....  to ensure EVERYONE realizes that we have the capabilities to easily make a REAL difference in the future of EVERY child!

Why now?

*We have more scientific knowledge than ever before. We know what contributes to the optimal development of young children's brains.

*We have an economy that requires that we do all we can to make sure that what we do is cost beneficial.

*We have a greater ability to connect, network, and share with others than ever before.

*We have approximately 216,000 babies born in the world each day with the UN expecting an increase to 150 per minute in the next 5 years.

* We have ignored doing all we can for children far too long already. 

My Holiday Wishes

Happy Holidays and Thank You, once again for being a friend of braininsights! You have been a wonderful part of creating a greater awareness of the difference we all can make!

I so appreciate all the dedicated people I have had the pleasure and honor of connecting with throughout the world! I can not express how exciting it is to daily become aware of additional people that are contributing in some way toward making the lives of children and families better. I send you very sincere and heartfelt wishes for all that will bring you the most fulfillment, the best health, and greatest happiness.

Deborah

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