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The Role of Serve and Return Interactions
"Serve and return interactions shape brain architecture. When an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds appropriately with eye contact, words, or a hug, neural connections are built and strengthened in the child’s brain that support the development of communication and social skills. Much like a lively game of tennis, volleyball, or Ping-Pong, this back-and-forth is both fun and capacity-building. When caregivers are sensitive and responsive to a young child’s signals and needs, they provide an environment rich in serve and return experiences." - Harvard Center on the Developing Child
Serve and Return How-To Video
The Harvard Center on the Developing Child has published a helpful 5-step video on how to improve serve and return interactions with your child.
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Brain Builder
Brain Builder is a program intended to help caregivers visiting WIC centers in Houston a better understanding of how their parenting techniques in the earliest stages of life are critical for long-term emotional and linguistic development.
