Thanks to GAINING member Hilarie Cash, co-founder of the first internet addiction center in the U.S., for pointing us to a beautiful summary of Japan’s philosophy on early brain development.

One simple video explains the six steps for raising children who are self-confident, emotionally balanced, and mentally and physically fit for a positive academic experience.

The Japanese practices align closely with early child developmental wellness tips found in the GAINING Parent Awareness Alert.

Current Japanese research is cited throughout to support:

• Making Sleep a priority
• Outdoor play every day
• No or very limited screen exposure under age 3.
• Daily plentiful physical movement
• Sensory play, such as with clay
• Deep, frequent parent-child face-to-face interaction

Watch the video here, from ParentGuide on YouTube: