Baby recognizes colors and shapes

Author: Nina Bi, Lan Xin
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Features: From the perspective of human life development, the first 3 years of life are a crucial period for growth and development. A report published by UNICEF at the end of 2000 pointed out that the first 36 months of a child's life are a key period for growth, and nutrition and environmental stimuli can significantly impact brain development. The report stated that providing young children under 3 with adequate food, medical services, and cognitive education can promote improvements in their future health, personality, language, and cognitive abilities, thereby contributing to national education development, economic growth, and crime reduction. Therefore, the report called on governments and families worldwide to prioritize the growth of children under 3.
From the perspective of neuroscience research, brain development is extremely rapid in the early years of life. Within the first one or two years after birth, a child's brain cells reach their peak in their lifetime. However, the connections between neurons are not yet stable. By providing appropriate environmental stimuli, these connections become increasingly widespread and consolidated, forming an individual's unique emotional and thinking patterns. This also demonstrates that if we can provide timely early education, we can fully develop a person's potential, cultivate positive emotions and a healthy psychological environment, which is essential for both individual life development and national prosperity and the vitality of the nation.