At birth, an infant's brain is only 25 percent of the size of an average adult's brain. Incredibly, by 3 years of age, a child's brain has grown to 90 percent of that of an adult. During infancy and early childhood, children are flooded with new experiences that impact their brain development. The first 3 years of a child's life offer parent an amazing opportunity (and accompanying responsibility) to shape their child's growth and form healthy habits that will last a life time.
Santa Cruz Country has provided parents and caregivers with the Top 10 Things to help give children the best start in life.
