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Start with the Brain

Discover why building your baby’s brain is so important and find everything you need to be the best brain builder for your little one.

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Welcome to Start with the Brain

Your child’s early weeks, months, and years are critical for brain development! Throughout those early years, more than 1 million new neural connections form each second in your baby’s brain! Little brains grow in BIG ways every moment.

And as your baby’s parent and brain builder, YOU help to form those connections in your baby’s brain through your interactions and the language you share with them.

Every interaction you have with your baby is not only a bonding moment, but it’s also a brain building moment. Simple interactions like talking, singing, and being silly help their brain make crucial connections for learning and lay a strong foundation for their future.

This lesson will show you why being a brain builder is important and how to build your baby’s brain every day.  

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What You'll Learn

  • Why hearing is essential for brain development – especially in the first 3 ½ years of your baby’s life
  • How hearing devices play a key role in your baby’s access to sound and spoken language
  • Practical ways to build your baby’s brain through conversation
  • Helpful tips for watching how your baby responds to sounds and words

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  • Getting Started

    • Introduction 1m
    • Why Is Hearing Important for Your Baby’s Brain? 1m
    • What You’ll Take Away 1m
    • What are the Benefits of Hearing for Your Baby’s Brain? 2m
    • Your Role as a Brain Builder 1m
    • How to Be a Brain Builder 1m
    • Learning Checkpoint 1m
    • How do Hearing Aids or Cochlear Implants Help Your Baby’s Brain? 2m
    • Learning Checkpoint 1m
  • Practical Tips: What You Can Do to Build Your Baby’s Brain

    • How To: Have Brain Building Conversations 1m
    • How To: Have Conversations Close to Your Baby 1m
    • How To: Let Your Baby Take a Turn 1m
    • How To: Make It Fun 1m
    • Learning Checkpoint 1m
  • Take Action

    • Brain Building in Action 1m
    • Try It! 1m
    • Make a Game Plan 1m
  • Next Steps

    • Take It To-Go: Download Your Quick Guide to Building Your Baby’s Brain 1m
    • Lesson Wrap-Up 1m

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