10 Tips for parents on assisting the learning process of infants for Epoch Times

There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots, the other wings. Hodding Carter

1. Your infant's brain grows until he/she is about 6 years of age. During this time precious connections are formed in the neurological pathways that can never be formed after the age of 6. These connections are created by stimulating the infant's brain. Stimulation is done through the senses.
   "The sensory input you give your child stimulates his /her brain."
2. Read the book “How to Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence” by Glenn Doman. It's the classic from professionals dedicated to children's welfare.
   "It will help you understand the' why's' and 'what's' of how to teach your infant."
3. Infants love to learn. For them, it's a survival skill.
   "Give your infant every opportunity to see new things and explain to him/her what he/she is seeing."
4. Nothing is more complicated that learning a language. Yet all infants learn their mother tongue easily. That's because the child's brain is programmed for language learning up to the age of six.
   "Give your infant the opportunity to learn at least one foreign language as this will greatly expand his/her brain capacity as well as having the extra language as a gift for life. Make sure this is done in a systematic, fun way."
5. Children can take in so much more than we can! Buy books on birds, insects, flowers etc.
   "So when you go for walks, take with you books so you and your infant can look up what bird, flower, insect etc. you are seeing. It's fun for all!"
6. Praising your infant is important for your short-term and long-term relationship. This praise is vital in building his/her self-esteem as well as letting him/her know what you want him/her to do.
   "Always praise your infants for even the small things he/she does well."
7. Infants are motivated by success. Make sure you arrange for your child to see his/her successes – however small.
   "Your approval will help motivate him/her to even greater successes."
8. You are the centre of your child's universe. Your child needs to trust you in order to feel secure.
   "Always tell your infant the truth. Always keep promises you make."
9. Nothing is more important than your child's emotional welfare.
   "Look after yourself; be happy and rested. This will help you be balanced and help your child's joy and stability."
10. The first years of the child's life are precious beyond measure.
    "Be together in fun, love and learning. Life is a dance. Dance it together."

Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time.
Rabindranath Tagore

By Helen Doron