Neuro Nurturing

Just like a young plant needs support,  children also need nurturing to become stronger on their own. Without initial support, it is much more difficult to thrive.

The development of the brain is influenced by many factors, including a child’s relationships, experiences and environment. Studies show that when a child is nurtured and loved their brain creates positive connections to this response and a path to a thriving life is created. When caregivers are given the right tools to not only support the child educationally but emotionally the child thrives.

• The Circle of Potential Model

• The design of the model is circular because each element overlaps and complements one another.  Each aspect of the model influences and affects other aspects fostering optimal overall development.
• It is, of course, critical that physical needs, loving experiences, and safety and security are provided. In addition to meeting those indispensable needs, children must also have appropriate and abundant opportunities to play. Babies and children need to experience things for themselves and ultimately feel the sense of accomplishment that goes along with completing tasks independently. To support this, adults need to allow (not force) enough time for children to try things repeatedly at their own pace through play. Repeated experiences create strong connections and form crucial brain pathways.
• Time for independent trial and error is extremely valuable. Children also need someone available to help and encourage them when things get overwhelming. Furthermore, children need someone who can help them through the uncertainty of new situations and the feelings of overpowering emotions.