Understanding is power, and when we understand the way our brains (and our kids' brains!) work, we have the power to improve behavior, help our kids feel safe, and see what's really going on "under the hood" when we're trying to help our kids grow into people we're all proud of. My guest today is Deborah McNelis, the founder of the Neuro-Nurturing Model, and she's going to help you:* understand how babies learn and what that means for parents (to do and NOT to do)* dispel a big myth about babies and their development and needs* realize why play and touch are so important to brain development* capture a brain-dead (ha!) easy way to give kids choice even in the midst of your busy day (and sometimes letting them choose makes tasks move FASTER)* see why kids fidget and whether we should allow it, encourage it, or make it stop* appreciate the beauty of differences (and how we can parent our kids better by acknowledging that)* find the best state for kids to learn (and it's not about the books and writing, spoiler alert!) * insert good brain activities into your daily chores and cooking (without adding extra time to packed schedule)* nail down how to give the best focused attention (and why some compliments fall flat for your kids' brains)Your kids will benefit from this Neuro-Nurturing crash course, and guess what? The adults in the family might just need a little brain balance as well. :)Visit the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse and see how we teach children confidence in the kitchen: https://kidscookrealfood.comFind all the Kids Cook Real Food Healthy Parenting Connector videos at https://youtu.be/GVRq0m-Ehe4
