Experts say that while genetics and nutrition during pregnancy do play a part in your child's overall intelligence, the single largest factor is the stimulation you provide at home. And the good news is that you don't even have to buy those flash cards and smart baby videos, or sign up for those expensive baby classes. There are many ways to boost your baby's IQ, and many of … [Read more...] about How to develop your baby’s IQ
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9 Ways to Build Your Baby’s Brain
Recent research has shown that babies are far smarter than we give them credit for.At four weeks gestation, before we even knew we were pregnant, the fetus' neurons are developing at a rate of 250,000 a minute. At birth, he has over 100 billion neurons. And by the time he is eight months old, his brain has already formed 1,000 trillion synapses. That's twice more than what … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Build Your Baby’s Brain
7 Ways Wooden Blocks Make Your Child Smarter
The toy stores are filled with action figures, fancy robots and battery-operated gizmos, but experts agree that the best toy for your child is still…the classic blocks set. Wooden blocks became popular in 17th century England, and even then the experts were raving about them. In 1693, the philosopher John Locke said that they 'would teach children the alphabet by playing' … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Wooden Blocks Make Your Child Smarter