The Science Behind
Early Development
Mommy & Me Classes
For You and Your Baby
Join us for a fun and engaging class designed for babies aged 6 to 18 months! Through music, song, dance, toys, and other stimulating resources, we will help develop your little one's gross motor skills while fostering a deeper connection between you and your baby, all from the comfort of your home. Let's create joyful moments together as your baby explores and learns!
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Brain Development & Neural Growth
Rapid Synaptogenesis
During this period, the brain forms millions of new synaptic connections per second. This is part of a process called experience-expectant development, where the brain builds pathways in anticipation of common human experiences (e.g., vision, hearing, motor movement).
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Between 6–18 months, certain sensory and motor skills are especially sensitive to environmental input—consistent exposure to language, movement, and social interaction supports long-term cognitive function.
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Motor Development
Gross Motor Skills
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6–9 months: Sitting without support, rolling over, starting to crawl.
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9–12 months: Pulling to stand, cruising along furniture.
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12–18 months: Walking independently, climbing, beginning to run.
Fine Motor Skills
Transition from raking grasp to pincer grasp (thumb + forefinger), enabling self-feeding and object manipulation.
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Underlying Science
These gains result from neuromuscular maturation—cerebellar growth improves balance, and motor cortex refinement allows more controlled movement.
Sensory Development
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Vision
By 12 months, visual acuity is close to adult levels, and depth perception is well developed.
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Hearing
Babies are tuned to the sounds of their native language and start losing the ability to distinguish non-native phonemes.
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Sensory Integration
The brain begins coordinating multiple senses—essential for balance, hand-eye coordination, and understanding the environment.
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Attachment Formation
Secure attachment emerges through consistent, responsive caregiving. The hormone oxytocin plays a role in reinforcing social bonding.