BT Early Leaning Archives - Carolina Parent

Breastfeeding and Brain Development

Katherine Kopp,

Breastfed babies show signs of early brain development, particularly in regions associated with language, emotional function and cognition, according to a new study.

Baby Brain Power: How Much Do Newborns Really Know?

Kathleen M. Reilly,

Over the past five decades, experts have discovered that even in the first year of life, infants are extremely aware of the world around them.

4 Ways a Playroom Can Positively Influence a Child’s Success

Karri Bowen-Poole, Chris Simpson,

Playrooms must be well organized with learning centers where things are in place so that when kids want to create, build or pretend, they have everything they need right at their fingertips.

Preparing Your Home to Meet the Needs of Your 3-Year-Old

Carolina Parent,

Wondering how organize your home to help your three-year-old thrive? The Montessori Children's House of Durham shared tips in a Carolina Parent live Facebook chat.

The Baby Brain-Language Connection

Malia Jacobson,

Neuroscience peeks in on the beginnings of speech and vocabulary.

Motivating Kids to Read in Print and Pixels

Carolyn Jabs,

Should kids learn to read in print or pixels? These tips encourage both skills at every age.

Lucy’s Book Club Receives Grant to Expand Services

Janice Lewine,

Lucy Daniels Center's Lucy's Book Club program received a $24,000 grant in October from the Golden Corral Charitable Fund of Triangle Community Foundation.

Communicating Effectively with Your Toddler or Preschooler

Carolina Parent,

What's the best way to communicate with your toddler or preschooler? Carolina Parent's live Facebook chat with Montessori Children's House of Durham revealed answers.

Separation Adjustment: Helping Children Say Goodbye

Lucy Daniels Center,

For both working and stay-at-home parents, helping a child adjust to being in new places is an inevitable step of early childhood.

Toys That Inspire Language Development

Jennifer Lacey,

Early language toys can help set the stage for language development in children ages 6 months to 3 years.

Explore Varied Permanent Exhibits at Triangle Museums

Janice Lewine,

The Triangle is home to quality museums. Expand your family's knowledge of science, history, culture and art at these permanent exhibits.

The Wonders of Walking

Mikala Young,

The path from sitting up to crawling to walking is an exciting time for new parents. But if baby isn't reaching big motor-skill milestones according to what parenting books advise, many parents begin to wonder, "Is my baby all right?"

Digitized Preschools: Pre-K Technology Use Gains Ground

Michele Jonczak,

Smart Boards, computers, iPads, flip cameras and robots. Sounds like you’ve just entered an electronics store, but this actually describes many preschool classrooms in the Triangle as they begin to embrace technology.

Pediatricians ‘Reach Out and Read’ to Patients

Beth Shugg,

Each young patient at New Bern Ridge Pediatrics starts kindergarten with a home library of up to 10 new, carefully chosen books.

Is Technology Rewiring Your Baby’s Brain?

Carolyn Jabs,

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children younger than 2 have no exposure to screens, but now that very young children are reaching for smartphones and tablets, most parents hand them over sooner or later.