The secret to brain-boosting reactions Tennis game that builds the brain: Harvard University compares parenting to tennis. When a child sends a ball (signal), the parent must catch it (react). Through this process, the child’s brain circuitry becomes strongly connected.Love wakes up the brain: “Do you feel better after drinking milk?” Mother and father’s affectionate response is the best nutritional supplement that explosively connects the child’s brain cells.Stress-melting hugs: If you leave your child alone when they cry, their brain will be flooded with stress hormones. You can protect your child’s brain just by running to him and giving him a hug.Practice emotional control: If you read and soothe an irritated child, his or her brain will think, ‘Oh, this is how he calms down,’ and learn to control his own emotions.The foundation of a smart brain: More important than expensive teaching aids is interaction with parents. Children who grow up with their parents’ responses develop their frontal lobes, better control their impulses, and improve their concentration.
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