Smart Baby Right Brain Development

Archive for January, 2008

I got this interesting site from a friend and decided to checked it out. It really WOW ! This is how there work, let say if your husband is 32 years old when you select the tone for age group below 30 years old, guest what he  can’t hear the sound but you and your kid can if both of you under 30 years old. That what they called mosquito ring-tone.

http://www.freemosquitoringtones.org/

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Today I read about an article about eating healthily. We have many choices when come to selecting the food that we love to eat. Basically we eat more than we need and food that taste good doesn’t good for the body. We tend to satisfy our short term satisfaction that is our tongue but we suffer long term effect later in our life. I would like to confess that at time I am guilty of that also but I m trying very hard and at least now I am 3 days vegetarian.

HE stress eating vegetables and fruit is vital for the holistic of balance heath. He given us what he called the Rainbow Food Chart.

It also applied to our children we love. Start eating good food now it will have great impact in later in their life. That mean less Fast Food and more home cook food.

Red: Tomato, grape fruit, watermelon
Rich in antioxidants.

Yellow and Green: Avocados, corn, cucumbers, green beans, peas, greed pepers, kiwi, spinach
Contains carotenoids

Orange and yellow: Oranges, papaya, peach, pineapple, tangerines
Rich in Vitamin C

Orange: Apricot, carrot, mango, pumpkin
Contains vitamin A and C

White and green: Asparagus, celery, garlic, onion, mushroom
Repair cell

Green: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel
Rich in A, E and iron, potassium and calcium

Red and purple: Beet, blackberries, cherries, plum, prune
Powerful antioxidants and rich in A and C

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The child is ready, joyous and happy to learn.
The child is have enough rest.
The environment is quite and free from any distractions(no TV, phone, washing machine and other)
Do not overdo the session. Look and observe your child and stop immediately when your child say no. Quantity not important but focus in quality time. Make the session interesting to learn.
Long wording and single word basically are the same when come to flashcards activities.
Avoid using similar word to minimise confusion at the beginning stage.(head and hand) also avoid using words have the similar ending sound like bat, fat, hat, mat)
Hug and kiss your child. reaffirm your child.
Do not underestimate your child ability. The child is a genius.
Stress element should not be present in the learning environment.
Be creative and fun when teaching your child to learn. Act and tell story can be form part of learning cycle.
Play a little game with you child and tell your child which one is dog when you present you child two cards.
Mixed up and put on the floor, let your child for the right card.
Memory train is another great way to train your child creative and imagination.

Enjoy the process ! FREE SMART BABY FLASHCARD HERE…

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Recognition 1-50 dots

1) When the child is ready to learn.
2) Section 1 prepare 5 cards from 0 - 5 dots on the cards (images). Arrange the cards in order from blank to 5.
3) The distant between the card to the card should be approximately 1 feet and it has also dependent on the size of the card.
4) Present the card from 0-5 in 1 second interval between each flash as you call the card aloud.

Example:
This is the math’s cards, one dots, two dots as you flash the cards to the child.

5) Do not explain to your child ? Your child will soon learn the meaning of quantity when the child is ready.
6) After finish each section always reward your child with hug and kisses and affirming to her did well in the session.
7) After 2 days of routine for 3 times in a day now mixed all the cards not in order repeat it for 2 days.
The following day take out card no 1 and replace it with 6 dots card. Arrange it in order for 1 days and the second day mixed up all the cards this time.
09) Follow this method until finish all the cards up to 50 dots.

Bigger and Smaller

1) Introducing concept bigger than and smaller than at this stage. Pick up 1-10 dots per sets 1, 5-15 dots per sets, 10-20 dots and so on…

Download your FREE FLASHCARDS HERE ! 

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When engage into learning mode, it is best to learn from right to left. Right brain is the right way to learn.

First we have to turn off the left brain and turn on the right brain. When the right state is achieve through alphawave (alpha wave) relaxation. When your mental state is at deep relaxed at 8-13Hz.

We will proceed with the 7 steps right brain training. Once it is strengthen than we have to proceed with the second step of learning cycle.

The second step is the right brain input stage where we introduce variety of positive information into your brain - downloading phase where the transfer speed is at 1/sec per data of input. Example such as flashcards, memory games and etc.

When the right brain is active and we intentional introduce left brain input. At this stage the right and the left are wide open. Than this is what I called it a super computer.

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Find your style of parenting

There are many ideas about how to rear children. Some parents adopt the ideas their own parents used. Others get advice from friends. Some read books about parenting. Others take classes offered in the community. No one has all the answers. However, psychologists and other social scientists now know what parenting practices are most effective and are more likely to lead to positive outcomes for children.

Ideas about child rearing can be grouped into three styles. These are different ways of deciding who is responsible for what in a family.

Authoritarian

Authoritarian parents always try to be in control and exert their control on the children. These parents set strict rules to try to keep order, and they usually do this without much expression of warmth and affection. They attempt to set strict standards of conduct and are usually very critical of children for not meeting those standards. They tell children what to do, they try to make them obey and they usually do not provide children with choices or options.

Authoritarian parents don’t explain why they want their children to do things. If a child questions a rule or command, the parent might answer, “Because I said so.” Parents tend to focus on bad behavior, rather than positive behavior, and children are scolded or punished, often harshly, for not following the rules.

Children with authoritarian parents usually do not learn to think for themselves and understand why the parent is requiring certain behaviors.

Permissive

Permissive parents give up most control to their children. Parents make few, if any, rules, and the rules that they make are usually not consistently enforced. They don’t want to be tied down to routines. They want their children to feel free. They do not set clear boundaries or expectations for their children’s behavior and tend to accept in a warm and loving way, however the child behaves.

Permissive parents give children as many choices as possible, even when the child is not capable of making good choices. They tend to accept a child’s behavior, good or bad, and make no comment about whether it is beneficial or not. They may feel unable to change misbehavior, or they choose not to get involved.

Democratic or authoritative

Democratic parents help children learn to be responsible for themselves and to think about the consequences of their behavior. Parents do this by providing clear, reasonable expectations for their children and explanations for why they expect their children to behave in a particular manner. They monitor their children’s behavior to make sure that they follow through on rules and expectations. They do this in a warm and loving manner. They often, “try to catch their children being good” and reinforcing the good behavior, rather than focusing on the bad.

For example, a child who leaves her toys on a staircase may be told not to do this because, “Someone could trip on them and get hurt and the toy might be damaged.” As children mature, parents involve children in making rules and doing chores: “Who will mop the kitchen floor, and who will carry out the trash?”

Parents who have a democratic style give choices based on a child’s ability. For a toddler, the choice may be “red shirt or striped shirt?” For an older child, the choice might be “apple, orange or banana?” Parents guide children’s behavior by teaching, not punishing. “You threw your truck at Mindy. That hurt her. We’re putting your truck away until you can play with it safely.”

The question is where you fit in, maybe you are somewhere in between. Think about what you want your children to learn. Research on children’s development shows that the most positive outcomes for children occur when parents use democratic styles. Children with permissive parents tend to be aggressive and act out, while children with authoritarian parents tend to be compliant and submissive and have low self-esteem.

No parenting style will work unless you build a loving bond with your child. How you are going to introduce right brain learning enviroment ? Without love It is virtually imposible to tap the untap because of expectation or the perceive outcome by the parents how he /or she should behave and respond in given situation. Do you want a thinking child or a robot child ?

Parenting tips

• Treat your child with respect. Talk to her and ask questions. Be polite. Avoid nagging, yelling and hitting. If your child misbehaves in public, take her home. Avoid humiliating her. Maybe she is tired or hungry. Next time, plan the outing after she has had a nap and a snack.
• Be consistent. Don’t be permissive one moment and strict the next. Make sure rules apply to everyone, even you. Make promises only when you’re sure you can keep them.
• As parents, consult with each other and maintain a united front so that your child will not try to “play off” one parent against the other.
• Encourage your child. Help build confidence. Say, “I know you can do it.” Tell her, “You worked really hard on that.” Avoid criticism. Don’t compare one child to another.
• Express love. Say the words: “I love you.” Give pats, hugs, and kisses. IMPORTANT
• Take time for fun. Do things you both enjoy.

Remember “HALT” STOP RIGHT NOW !

Feeling mad or cranky? Afraid you might hurt your baby or do something rash? Whenever you feel out of sorts, think, “HALT.”

• Hungry—Have you missed breakfast? Is it mealtime, but you’re running late? Stop what you’re doing. Eat something—an apple, a sandwich or the meal you have prepared.
• Angry—Are you angry about something? Stop what you’re doing. Think back to what made you angry. Maybe the car broke down. Maybe someone hurt your feelings. Accept your angry feelings, but don’t act them out. Count to 10. Take a few deep breaths. Your angry feelings will pass, and things will get better.
• Lonely—Are you lonely? Do you feel you spend all your time with your baby and few grown-ups? Stop what you’re doing. Call a friend. Take your baby and visit a neighbor. Be with people who care about you.
• Tired—Are you tired? Maybe you didn’t sleep well last night. Maybe you have worked hard all day. Stop what you’re doing. Put your baby in the crib or another safe place. Sit with your feet up and relax for a few minutes. Or forget about chores and go to bed early.

Thinking “HALT” can often pinpoint what’s wrong. It can prevent you from doing something you will regret later. It reminds you to take care of yourself and do what is best for your baby.

Let us build and not destroy when we have the power to choose. The impact will be for life, create good value for our next generation.

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It will be months before your baby says her first word. But babies start learning about language much earlier.

 
Even in the first few weeks after birth, your baby is learning about language. Very young babies can tell the difference between speech and other sounds. They can tell the difference between the voices of men and the voices of women. They even know the voices of their own mothers. A baby can tell the voice of her mother from the voices of other women. Researchers think babies are able to do this because of the way specific parts of their brains work.

 
Babies can also communicate long before they speak. They use movements and sounds to let you know what they want or don’t want. Some people refer to these as a baby’s “signals”.

 
Right now, your baby can tell you if she needs something by fussing or crying. She can also let you know when she likes something or someone by looking intently. Babies learn best how to tell parents what they like or don’t like when they begin to see that parents respond to them in positive ways.

 
Even before she can speak, you need to talk to your baby. Even though there are differences among individuals, babies whose parents talk to them talk sooner. They also have larger vocabularies. Talking to babies gives them language skills that will help them learn more easily when they get to school. Hearing words on the radio or TV is not very helpful to babies learning language. Your baby benefits from having you up close smiling, talking and singing.

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I have prepared a general guide for all parents how to use the flashcards program.

Flashcards Daily Schedule

Subject: Any (pictures, words, dots and etc)

Nos of Cards: 5-10 cards/set

(selection of number of cards depend to child)

Frequency: minimum 3 times daily for effectiveness

Card Design: Wording in single word first(progress to double words and a sentence), word in red colour is the best and bold in print from computer, preferably lowercase alphabets for most words make up of lowercase character

(we recommend showing theme such as animals, food, object, action)

Size: Card size around 12″ x 4″ with word size 3″and no straight rule for that as long it is big and easy to handle

Flash Duration: Each card take 1 second

New Card: Introduced one new card every 3 days.

Program life cycle: Example for 3 cards when you introduced 1 new card after 3 days meaning to say you will have a new set of card after 9 days.

Make the session enjoyable and show the cards when you child is most alert and never force your child, when your child say stop you have to stop

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Babies learn by exploring the things around them. Show your baby how to look at, listen to, touch or smell something new or different. Hold your baby so she can see things. Help her hold objects like her socks or a rattle. As she grows, give her safe objects to feel, shake or put into her mouth.

·        Be your baby’s teacher. She will see how you react to things. When you get excited about a toy or object, she’ll get excited too. As she grows, show her how things work—for example, how doors open and close. Talk about what you are doing. For example, “I am putting the food in the pot to cook it.” 

·        When a baby is learning something new, it helps her to try it again and again. With your help and support this can be fun, and your baby will like trying new things.

·        Protect your baby from harsh disapproval, teasing or punishment. A baby doesn’t understand right from wrong. She doesn’t know what things are dangerous for her to do. Watch her to keep her safe. Remove her from situations where she can be hurt or injured.

·        Talk and sing to your baby. Even before she is able to speak, this helps her develop language skills. Babies learn best when you talk to them.

·        Read to your baby from the earliest months of her life and continue this habit as she grows.

Babies Have People Skills, Too

From the start, your baby is interested in your face. She notices your expressions and tone of voice. She reacts to your emotions. For example, when you say something in a soft and loving way, she will relax and feel more secure.

Scientists have learned that babies show emotions as early as when they are one month old. Something else scientists have learned is that feeling good helps babies learn better.

Why? Happy babies are more alert, attentive and responsive. Babies remember things better when they are happy and at ease. The way you hold and talk to your baby can help her feel happy.

Babies who are alert and feeling good are more likely to look at things, explore and play. They will pay attention more. For example, they will try to make new things happen with toys or make sounds with people. This helps them learn and remember new things.

Brief periods of distress or difficulty will occur. These will not harm a child. Short periods of negative emotions can be helpful for your baby. You should do something quickly to help her feel better. From this she will learn you care about what she tries to tell you. Long periods of negative emotion, like crying, can do harm.

In the first month, the negative emotion that occurs is distress or a response to pain. Later, she will show sadness and anger. Next comes fear. All people have these emotions to protect themselves. Help your baby be at ease with having emotions. Respond to her emotions in a warm and loving way.

You can tell what your baby is feeling by changes in her facial expression. You can also see what she is feeling by her posture, movements and the sounds she makes.

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Your baby’s brain started growing before birth. When she was born her brain was about one-fourth its adult size. Your baby’s brain will grow at its fastest until she is about three years old.

How a baby’s brain grows depends on many things. Some things are inherited from parents. Others depend on your baby’s health, nutrition, experiences and relationships. The way your baby’s brain develops depends, in part, on what you say and do with her.

Your baby’s brain has many, many neurons or brain cells. The types of activities your baby has with objects and people stimulate these neurons. This allows the neurons to make important connections in the brain. Everyday activities determine how these connections are formed. Activities like holding and playing with toys or listening to people talk are important.

This is why your child needs stimulation and play. She needs to know you love her. She needs to be able to explore and find things out. She needs you to talk to her and interact with her. These things will all help the part of brain development that depends on experience.

How should you provide these experiences for your baby?  There isn’t any one answer. We do know that babies develop better:

·        When they hear language

·        When they have experiences with toys or objects

·        When they know that people love them and pay attention to them

What’s important is to find activities that you and your child enjoy doing together. When you do this, you are not just having fun with your baby. You are helping her brain grow.

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