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Expert Q&A
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| By Rae Pica Physical Activity Specialist | ||
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I've been hearing a lot about brain research and how important movement is to brain development. Is this true?
Thanks to new insights in brain research, we now know that early movement experiences are valuable to optimal brain development. In fact, early movement experiences are considered essential to the neural stimulation (the "use-it-or-lose-it" principle involved in the keeping or pruning of neurons) needed for healthy brain development. However, that doesn't mean parents and caregivers need specialized knowledge, fancy equipment or a lot of money for programs. Getting back to the basics – running and jumping, dancing in the living room, playing catch-me-if-you-can – will do the trick!
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