Understanding brain development to assist in understanding behaviour


The human brain develops from back to front, so the prefrontal cortex develops lastly.  This part of the brain manages processes such as:

  • reasoning
  • logic
  • problem-solving
  • planning 
  • memory
  • focus and attention
  • developing and carrying out goals
  • stopping your impulses
  • developing your personality

7 Facts About Your Child's Prefrontal Cortex That Are Game Changers

Basically, the skills the brain uses to think, learn, read, remember, pay attention, and solve problems.  The frontal lobe matures in spurts and takes years to develop. 
The brain is so active in childhood that half of the calories consumed by the average 5-year-old are used to fuel the brain.    90-95% of brain growth happens in the first 5 years.
The whole article can be found below
https://www.thisnthatparenting.com/7-facts-about-your-childs-prefrontal-cortex-that-are-game-changers/


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