Babies are born ready to start learning the fundamental things that will accompany them throughout their lives — even though the brain is the only organ not fully developed at birth. It is still in the early stages of “wiring” neurons and synapses — nerve cells and the connections that form between them, which enable the brain to process information.

“Sometimes allow your baby to take control,” she said. “It gives them a sense of efficacy — that they can make a difference in their world. If they smile at you, smile back. If they babble, talk back. They feel they are successful, and that translates into taking on more challenges later on.”

Source: Arizona Daily Star
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