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0:00 The first three years of life face-toface social interaction is literally brain food. And this brain food is the foundation of all learning. All learning. All learning starts in the lap and in our relationship. So what this actually does, these social games we play, and you know this, you've played peekaboo. How many ways? You've blown on their bellies. You've gone, I got your toes. You have done this over and over again. But research says we need to do it more and more intentionally. So this brain food consists of four things. We need to make eye contact. So it must be face to face.
0:44 We must have touch. We must be playful. And we must be present with our children. We can't be thinking about what we're going to cook for dinner or what we need to do for work. We have to be here in this moment with that
Summary
- Face-to-face interaction is vital for brain development in early childhood.
- Social games like peekaboo are important for learning and should be played intentionally.
- Key components of effective interaction include making eye contact, physical touch, playfulness, and being fully present.
- Caregivers should focus on the moment rather than distractions like work or chores.
- These interactions form the foundation for all learning and development in children.