Employing an in-home nanny or babysitter provides your children with exceptional care, offering a variety of benefits. Recent studies prove the significant positive impact of quality childcare. Below we list key benefits for both the children receiving personalized care at home, and the entire family.
Parents and experts have recognized the crucial impact of early childhood experiences on individuals’ development from preschool through adulthood. Babies who receive nurturing care in safe, stable environments tend to be better learners. Recent scientific research supports these insights, highlighting 5 key findings that should guide our nation’s initiatives to ensure a healthy start for our youngest children.
1. Brain development in the prenatal period and first year of life is more rapid and extensive than previously known.
2. Brain development is highly susceptible to environmental influences.
3. Early environment significantly impacts long-term brain development.
4. The environment shapes both the quantity and quality of brain connections.
5. Early stress can have detrimental effects on brain function, as supported by recent scientific evidence.
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