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This means that you can be an incredibly positive influence on all areas of his or her growth,\u00a0including brain development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Respond with love:<\/strong>\u00a0Meeting your child\u2019s needs for food, sleep or cuddles in a loving, positive manner is crucial for boosting brain development. These activities build trust, making a child feel secure, relaxed and open to new learning experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get creative:<\/strong>\u00a0Activities that provide sensory stimulation and new experiences create opportunities for learning. Showing your infant how to roll a ball or your toddler how to turn pages in a book is a creative approach that makes learning more fun and memorable. A visit to\u00a0Cottonwood Creek park, which offers great facilities, is an opportunity to explore, learn and have adventures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make every experience a learning experience:<\/strong>\u00a0Bath time, meals, and bedtime provide plenty of opportunities for your child to learn new things. Talk to your child about what foods he or she is eating. During bath time, let your child play with brightly colored waterproof toys. A storybook at bedtime relaxes and calms your child while boosting brain development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discipline boosts development too:<\/strong>\u00a0Limitations on behavior is a key part of socio-emotional development. It encourages children to develop good habits. Rather than punishing your child, explain how he or she should behave. When your child does the right thing, be sure to take notice. Effusive praise is always a welcome reward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At\u00a0<strong>Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Las <\/strong>Colinas\u00a0we offer the exclusive\u00a0<strong>Brain Waves\u2122 Curriculum<\/strong>. This program is designed to provide your child with activities that develop his or her mental and physical potential. Children are fully supervised by highly qualified teachers, in a state-of-the-art facility. They will meet new friends and develop new skills in a loving, age-appropriate environment. For more information, please\u00a0<strong>contact us today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you are your child\u2019s first and most important teacher. This means that you can be an incredibly positive influence on all areas of his or her growth,\u00a0including brain development. 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