Brain development in the first year

Did you know a newborn's brain is only 25 percent developed at the time of birth? By the age of one, the brain is 75 percent developed. Recent scientific findings indicate that from birth to age 5, the brain is being "wired" into patterns for cognitive, social, and emotional development. A young child's start in life makes a huge impact on happiness, success and healthy attachment.

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[Sam: Brain develops at a phenomenal rate in the first year, from 100 billion neurons to 100 trillion neurons. A memory is formed from the wiring of 2 synapses upon external stimulation. Rich language stimulation during infancy helps brain development, boosts IQ and multilingual skills. It is a race against time. Join Beaumont Gifted Babies program now.]