How a Child’s Brain Develops Over the years

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How a Childs Brain Develops Over the years
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HOW A CHILDS BRAIN DEVELOPS OVER THE YEARS

• The brain is the most potent and essential organ
  in the human body. It controls the entire body
  system and process. A healthy and well-developed
  mind is crucial for thriving in life. When we are
  a baby, our brain is not well-developed, and we
  cannot operate in society on our own.
• Through the years, we gain experience, and our
  brain develops. We learn basic things like
  walking, speaking, etc. at the early stage of our
  life. A toddlers brain develops at a rapid rate.
  They learn and grasp things efficiently, and
  their curiosity to learn new things and adapt to
  their surroundings is very high.

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AGE 0-1 YEARS

• At birth, the brain has nearly 200 brain cells,
  which are also known as neurons. During the first
  year of our life, our brain grows at a rate of
  1.7 grams per day. The nutrition requirement of
  an infant is also different. The digestive system
  of a baby is not well developed and advance, so
  the baby food has to be prepared with significant
  consideration. The first six months of a babys
  life is spent in consuming only mothers milk.
  About 60 of the energy from the infants food is
  utilized in brain growth.
• Babies are not very well aware of their
  surroundings and do not know how to perceive
  things. Their feeling of happiness is expressed
  through giggles. When a baby encounters any
  discomfort, they resort to crying. Babies are in
  constant need of a loving embrace of their
  parents. This makes them feel safe and secure.

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AGE 1-2 YEARS

• At this phase, rapid growth can be recorded.
  Communication abilities develop drastically
  during this age. Toddlers become more curious to
  communicate with other people to deliver their
  messages. They will show more interest in
  engaging in conversations and observe the people
  around them. By two years of age, our brain
  develops to about 75 of the total adult weight.
• At this age, parents and mothers need to take
  extra care of their childs nutritional needs.
  DHA and omega-3 fatty acids, choline are some of
  the essential nutrients that enhance brain
  growth. These nutrients are like the crucial fuel
  that helps in developing the brain.
• At this age, the interest of the toddlers is at
  peak. They strive to learn new things and tend to
  become more independent. They become socially apt
  and can express themselves and their thoughts
  better. At about 18 months of age, a toddlers
  vocabulary increases potentially fast. They can
  learn a new word every two hours.

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AGE 2 YEARS

• Toddlers at this age have trillions of brain
  cells of neurons. They have nearly 100 trillion
  synapses or brain connections. This the maximum
  that an individual can have in their life. The
  brain has developed into its full capacity and
  forms the appearance of an adult brain.
• At this age, more importance is given to the
  bones and teeth development. So the dietary needs
  of a two-year-old child should be furnished with
  calcium and vitamin D. Make sure that the
  children at this age are well supplemented with
  calcium. Vitamin D helps in calcium absorption in
  the body.
• By two years, the vocabulary of the child
  contains about 300 words. They can put together
  sentences and are better able to communicate
  their messages to others.

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IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

• Proper nutrition leads to more stable moods and
  increases a persons ability to pay attention and
  improvise memory. Consistent care and love are
  prominent factors that ensure a healthy brain
  development of the child. If important values and
  empathy are taught to children from a young age,
  they develop a better personality.