Prevention for Developing Brains

I learned this at an autism conference but I feel it could also help any child’s brain other than those born with autism. Dr. Leah Light says that screen time before the age of two for more than two hours a day can result in language delays, socialization issues, short attention span, and short term memory. Here are some recommendations:

  1. One hour of physical activity per day
  2. Unstructured play
  3. Allow the child to feel safe and loved
  4. If the child is stressed, tell the little one to take deep breaths