1. Experiences Build Brain Architecture

The basic architecture of the brain is constructed through a process that begins early in life and continues into adulthood. Simpler circuits come first and more complex brain circuits build on them later. Genes provide the basic blueprint, but experiences influence how or whether genes are expressed. Together, they shape the quality of brain architecture and establish either a sturdy or a fragile foundation for all of the learning, health, and behavior that follow. Plasticity, or the ability for the brain to reorganize and adapt, is greatest in the first years of life and decreases with age.

This video is part one of a three-part series titled "Three Core Concepts in Early Development" from the Center and the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. The series depicts how advances in neuroscience, molecular biology, and genomics now give us a much better understanding of how early experiences are built into our bodies and brains, for better or for worse. Healthy development in the early years provides the building blocks for educational achievement, economic productivity, responsible citizenship, lifelong health, strong communities, and successful parenting of the next generation.

Also from the "Three Core Concepts in Early Development" Series:

[ceb]

A few days ago, during my professor's lecture, I learned that infants have more neurons than adults. Later, an explanation was given as to why adults have superior cognitive abilities compared to infants (due to stronger neural connections in adults). It was also mentioned that unused neurons gradually disappear. However, I became curious about the more precise reasons behind the decrease in the number of neurons as we grow. In that regard, this video was extremely helpful to me. Neurons that are not used for a long time have weakened connections, and infant neurons are inherently weakly connected. During this process, neuron connections are lost, leading to a reduction in the number of neuron connections. I am deeply grateful.

[ryanaaronmdelossantos]

Excellent illustration of synaptic pruning!
Thanks!

[gladystravers]

This video is very important in learning about brain functions.

[yadav]

Really great video to show us helping child brain development for improving tq, 😁

[winnypinto]

It's a must watch for all early year's educators as well as young parents.

[veronicasmallwood]

I think this is vital information. I feel that expectant mom and future desires to become parenthood.

[Matthew]

This is unparalleled. I had the privilege of reading something similar, and it was truly unparalleled. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling

[carlosnerion]

Muy interesante, me enseñaron algo parecido hace años

[nasimuddin]

video anda sangat bagus dan mempunyai mesej yang luas terima kasih

[Larry]

This is nothing short of incredible. I had the pleasure of reading something similar, and it was a work of art. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling

[rudineward]

Helping me to learn more for school knowledge

[zubaidahrahman]

Helping me to leam more for school knowledge

[michaelffinn]

5-13, 2016, EARLY LIFE EXPERIENCES BUILD BRAIN ARCHITECTURE, CENTER ON THE DEVELOPING CHILD HARVARD UNIVRSITY, AND AROUND THE GLOBE!

[marykaykeller]

Amazing video. I wonder why when we develop parenting programs we develop programs that are targeting adults with how to control or promote "good" behavior from children rather than basing programs on what supports healthy and natural development. One approach seems very controlled and lab-like while the other is more about allowing a seed to sprout and become a plant and requires a nurturing and stable environment in which children can flourish through their human development in the early years.

[iontoyi]

Can someone inform me more resources where I can learn more about it?

[adidas]

Is it possible to share this video in a parenting class?

[altonjumba]

I actually know how a babys brain work from day one. When the baby is born the brain communicates to the to the heart to beat and open the lungs. Wen the lungs are open the baby socks in hot air that makes him feel pain and he starts to cry. It means the mind of a baby learns about pain first. This pain will last for long if your somebody doesn't cover you up.

[sg-kmhv]

Electricity send by nerve cells can stimulate growth of it's road to others

[TheCariber]

Hola lo tienen en español?? Alguien me puede ayudar a conseguirlo, estoy en PERU. Gracias!!

[MaxWaldron]

l'm reminded of a phase used in psychiatry. Early life adversity-driven structural alterations.