A child's development is not dependent on "educational toys"

Your child doesn't need all the best "educational toys" for their development and wellbeing. In fact, in this episode, we argue that you, the parent, are the best educational toy. Being present with our babies and responding to them when they coo or babble. Going for walks with our newborns and stimulating their senses. Teaching them about the world they live in. How do things move, sound, bounce, feel, taste is the type of play that should guide us. Want to learn more? Listen to the season 2 finale to get some advice about play for ages 0-5 years old. Thank you to the Sponsors of the Curious Neuron Podcast, the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. To learn more, click HERE.If you would like to learn how to support your child's development through play, register for our Parent Play Camp by clicking (here)Want a free PDF about play and development? Click here.Join us on Instagram @curious_neuronEnjoyed what you heard in season 2? Please take a moment to rate our podcast and to leave a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening! Have a topic request or ideas for us for season 3? Email Cindy at [email protected] leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at [email protected] YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links belowThank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. Discounts for our community!Pok Pok app. Click on the link below to get 50% off an entire year of this amazing open-ended play app for kids! https://playpokpok.com/redeem/?code=50CURIOUSNEURON BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron Holstee Inspiration and tools to help you live a more meaningful life. Membership, reflection cards for kids and adults:. Enjoy 20% off your purchase using the link below:https://www.holstee.com/?ref=curiousneuron Wondergrade is an app that helps you teach your child healthy emotional coping skills. I am the co-founder! Try my app for free below and enjoy 50% off a 1-year subscription below!https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron

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As parents, we often forget to prioritize our emotional well-being. Numerous studies show us that if we don't do this, it trickles down to our kids and they begin to struggle with their emotional health and behavior.  Join Montreal-based neuroscientist and mom of 3 Dr. Cindy Hovington as she breaks down the science of parental emotional well-being and how parents can safeguard their child's emotional health. Cindy interviews guests specialized in emotional and mental health such as Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Marc Brackett, and Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Cindy also shares how she applies the science of emotion regulation, mindfulness and self-compassion to guide her own parenting journey. Follow Cindy on Instagram @curious_neuron and email her at  [email protected]  (let her know if you leave a rating and review!)Articles, Academy, Research and Speaking Engagements and more  at curiousneuron.com