![]() Recent research shows that these positive interactions not only create critical emotional attachment bonds, but they actually promote brain growth and the creation of neural pathways as well. They need someone focused on them, responding to their needs, listening to their babbles, and talking and babbling back. For the brain to grow, children need repetitive, positive interactions with their caregivers. Studies tell us that 90 percent of the human brain grows by the age of three. And we now know that the problems caused by distracted caregivers may not only be physical and emotional but cognitive as well. ![]() ![]() ![]() When it comes to caring for young children, constant cell phone use can cause problems ranging from an increase in accidents at the park because parents are fixated on their device screens to emotional disconnection that can lead to children pleading for attention and full focus. It is well documented that texting and smartphone use leads to distracted behavior-and not just when we’re behind the wheel. ![]()
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