This site was started as a way to bring the exciting findings of the “new brain science” to parents and teacher-caregivers of young children in a way that applies this research to how we actually interact with children and keep them safe and healthy.With the changing nature of brain science, this site will be in constant development, as we learn more and more about the brain.
My goal for this site is to explain brain science concepts for people who are very busy and are NOT neuroscientists, particularly parents and those who work with children in educational, care giving situations. My intent is also to do this without “watering down” the information, but by making it understandable.
Though the focus of this site is on the early years, some research on adolescence has also been included. And, much of the material about the brain in this site applies to adults, too!
Finally, I have included a Glossary of Terms that you can use to remind yourself of what a particular word means. When I am reading articles by neuroscientists, I have a lot of sticky notes all over the article with definitions of terms on them! Eventually, I remember what they mean and can abandon the reminders.
In the future, I'll be adding a blog to this site, to promote discussion and share ideas. Until then, though, if you want to contact me, you can send me an email at kathybobula@developingbrains.org. I welcome your feedback on this site.
-Kathy A. Bobula, Ph.D.