Child Development and Brain Growth

What is the most crucial period for a child's brain development?

• The first year of life

• The first five years of life

• Adolescence

• Adulthood

By what age does a child's brain reach almost 90% of an adult brain's volume?

• 1 year old

• 3 years old

• 5 years old

• 7 years old

How many neural connections can a child's brain create every second during its early years?

• Up to 1,000

• Up to 10,000

• Up to 100,000

• Up to 1 million

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the "Top 5 Tips" for healthy child development?

• Connecting

• Reading

• Playing

• Community

What does the "Serve & Return" concept primarily encourage adults to do with children?

What skill does playing "naming games" help build in children?

• Empathy

• Memory

• Vocabulary and attention

• Physical coordination

What can a lack of meaningful connections cause in children?