#parenting #child_psychology #child_development #brain_development #neurosience #english 🧠 **Key Idea:** Parents' actions significantly influence their child's **brain development, emotional intelligence, and behavioral responses**. ### **🛠 Examples of How Parental Actions Shape Brain Development** | **Parental Action** | **Impact on Child** | | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Talking to children about their experiences | Improves **memory access** and helps them better recall past events.a | | Speaking with children about their emotions | Develops **emotional intelligence** and helps them understand their own and others' feelings. | | Encouraging children to explore the world in a supportive way | Helps them **overcome [[ENG - Behavioural Inhibition]]** and fosters confidence in new environments. | 💡 **Insight:** - Parental interactions **directly influence neural pathways**, reinforcing cognitive and emotional growth. - This aligns with the concept of **neuroplasticity**, where repeated experiences **physically shape** the brain. - Parents can create **positive developmental environments** by engaging in thoughtful communication and emotional coaching. 📖 **Source:** - Derived from *The Whole-Brain Child* → [[The Whole-Brain Child]] 🔗 **Related Notes:** - [[ENG - The Brain is Elastic and Physically Shaped by Experiences]] - [[ENG - Children Need Both Horizontal and Vertical Brain Integration]] - [[Emotional Regulation in Children]] - [[ENG - Encouraging Children to Tell Their Own Story Helps Them Process Emotions]] - [[ENG - Behavioural Inhibition]]