Netfilx紀錄片：零到一歲
人類的大腦發展最快的時期就是在0-3歲，所以0-3歲的小孩學習力超級無敵快，但是不代表你就開始叫他「學習」，因為小孩學得最快的方法就是玩，「玩是小孩的天性」，也是他們在整個過程中學習不同技能的方法。
蠻多人跟我說我的育兒方式有點類似蒙特梭利，其實我覺得不管怎麼樣子的一個方法，都有他的優缺點，就像睡眠訓練一樣，找出每一個方法最適合自己小孩的，慢慢地去摸索，才是最正確的。而且有時候隨著年紀的增長改變，可能去改變自己育兒的方法也是可以的。但是唯一不變的，就是小孩本身的天性，小孩早上眼睛一整開就是要玩，怎麼樣帶他們玩、用什麼方式玩、加入什麼樣子的教具跟玩具去玩，可以刺激他們的大腦發展和肢體協調性，所以蒙特梭利有一句話說： Play is the work of child! 另外還有另一句話：Follow your child.
其實，我真的就是靠著兩句去帶領他們玩遊戲的，只是前提是，媽媽的心臟要夠強，敢讓他們玩髒！
當然除了玩之外，必須加上適當的小睡休息，能讓他們在清醒的過程當中學習的東西，能夠在睡覺的時候，經過大腦的統整、消化、吸收，等他們小睡起來之後，之前玩的技巧就會更加純熟，這不是我在唬爛，是真的有科學研究的。（所以….我對小睡這件事情非常的重視）至於已經沒有小睡的小孩，像是米拉我就會安排quiet time，這段時間將近一個小時，他必須留在自己的房間看書，或是之前我有做過每天不同的quiet bag（到時候可以再跟你們分享），讓他們有一個小時的時間安靜自己，去沉澱一下一整個早上那種持續興奮的心情，和媽媽也有一個小時的時間重新充電一下自己，繼續下午的搏鬥⋯⋯
推薦大家去看一下Netflix 之前有出的一部紀錄片，叫做「零到一歲」，總共有兩部，每一部大概只有四到五集而已，我把整套都看完了，非常有科學實證的研究小孩第一年的大腦發展。
有興趣的媽媽們可以沒事看一下喔！（就是把追劇的時間可能撥一點點來看一下這個，哈哈哈哈😄）
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Netflix Documentary: Babies
The human brain develops the fastest between 0-3 years old, making this stage a critical period for learning. However, this doesn’t mean you should start pushing your child to “learn” in a structured way. The best way for young children to learn is through play—because play is their natural instinct and the way they develop different skills.
Many people have told me that my parenting style is somewhat similar to Montessori, and while I do appreciate its approach, I believe that every method has its pros and cons—just like sleep training. The key is to find what works best for your child and adjust as they grow. Flexibility is key!
One thing that never changes, though, is a child’s natural desire to play. The moment they wake up, they are ready to explore! The real question is: How do we guide them through play? What kinds of toys and learning materials can help stimulate their brain and motor coordination? As Montessori puts it:
📌 "Play is the work of the child!"
📌 "Follow your child."
These two principles are the foundation of how I guide my children in play. Of course, this also means that as parents, we need to have a strong heart—because real play often means getting messy!
The Importance of Naps & Quiet Time
Besides play, adequate rest is crucial. When children nap, their brains process and consolidate what they’ve learned while awake. Research has shown that after a nap, children can perform certain skills even better—so trust me, I take naptime very seriously!
For kids who no longer nap, like Mila, I schedule quiet time instead. For about an hour, she stays in her room reading or engaging with quiet bags (something I’ve created and will share in the future). This gives her time to unwind from all the morning excitement and allows me to recharge myself before diving into the rest of the day.
Highly Recommend: Babies on Netflix!
If you’re interested in scientific research on infant brain development, I highly recommend watching Netflix’s documentary Babies. There are two seasons, each with about 4-5 episodes, and the entire series is packed with fascinating, research-backed insights into how a baby’s brain develops in the first year of life.
Moms, if you have some free time, I highly suggest watching it! Maybe swap out a drama episode for this—just a little bit! 😂
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