Brain Development

Scientific Benefits of Baby Swim Lessons booklet

by Lana Whitehead

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The booklet describes scientific studies that show swimming lessons accelerate children's development physically, intellectually and emotionally.

Movement: The Key to Early Learning

by Lana Whitehead

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"Movement: The Key to Early Learning" is a book about the hidden power of movement and its implication in physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. "Due to technology and lifestyles, many of today's children do not get enough early movement stimulation needed for basic success in school - This is a major concern because children are having fewer active experiences that develop the brain."

Ms. Whitehead gathered research that indicated a connection between a child’s learning and his level of physical activity. "More and more neuroscientists believe that movement must become as important as computer and ‘book work.’ Educators and caretakers should take advantage of the ‘hidden power of movement’ to facilitate children’s intellectual achievement, brain development, reading readiness and language acquisition."

Accordingly, "Motor development integrates and organizes the brain for learning, cognition and emotional control." Evidence implicates that movement increased the effectiveness of neurons’ communications and storage of information. "’Physical activity is essential in promoting normal growth of mental function,’ reports Donald Kirkendall. Dr. N.M. Weinberger states, "arts and athletics are not frills. They constitute powerful ways of thinking and skilled ways of communicating with the world." They deserve a greater, not lesser, portion of a child’s daily routine and education."

In the conclusion, the author suggests that caregivers give their children positive affirmation for the physical expenditures. "The praise a child receives for a job well done gives him a feeling of acceptance and is necessary to build his self-esteem."

This piece is about movement and child development and would appeal to readers who are interested in children and learning.

Move and Learn: The Power of Movement

by Lana Whitehead

"Move and Learn: The Power of Movement" is a book about the importance of movement and its connection with learning. "Children throughout the world are becoming more sedentary because of technology and lifestyle. This is a major concern because children are having fewer active experiences that develop their brains."

Ms. Whitehead gathered research that indicated a connection between a child’s learning and his level of physical activity. "Substantial physiological, clinical and classroom studies demonstrate the strong link between movement and learning. Movement needs to become as important as computer and bookwork. This position has become more and more prevalent among neurologists because research implicates a significant interplay between movement and learning."

Accordingly, "exercise increases memory and learning in animals and humans." Evidence implicates that movement increased the effectiveness of neurons’ communications and storage of information. "Studies in Germany and Finland have shown that children who swim early in life develop earlier physically. The children also scored higher for intelligence and problem solving, which carried over into excellence in academic achievement. Emotionally, they were found to be more self-disciplined with greater self-control and an increased desire to succeed."

In the conclusion, the author suggests that parents give their children positive affirmation for the physical expenditures. "The parent is the most important person in his world. The parent’s approval is very inspiring and encouraging. Shower the child with sincere praise for his progress, no matter how small."

This piece is about movement and child development and would appeal to readers who are interested in children and learning.