How 'serve and return' play builds babies' brains in the first 1,000 days
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This article explains the concept of "serve and return" — a playful, back-and-forth interaction between caregivers and young children that supports rapid brain development during the first 1,000 days of life. It emphasizes turning everyday routines into fun learning moments and is produced in collaboration with the LEGO Foundation and Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child.
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· 3 pulledIn the first 1,000 days of life (first 3 years), your child's brain develops faster than at any other time.
Even more incredible is that before young children can even talk, you can help with that brain building.
We'll show you how to engage with your child in a way that helps them foster important connections and have fun while doing it.
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