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Nursery Neuroscience: Why You Matter How services grow brains Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk School of Psychology School of Psychology University of Dundee University of Dundee East Lothian Early Years Conference East Lothian Early


  1. Nursery Neuroscience: Why You Matter How services grow brains Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk School of Psychology School of Psychology University of Dundee University of Dundee East Lothian Early Years Conference East Lothian Early Years Conference March 2011 March 2011 With thanks to my Our path today students & colleagues 1. Infants come into the world already connected to others. 2. Infants’ brains & bodies are shaped by Michelle ONeill Louise Carolan John Carnochan the connection they feel from others. Mandy Yilmaz George Hosking Karyn McCluskey Cliff Davies Margaret Duncan Marji Henderson 3. We suffer as a society when children Phoebe Caldwell Irene Werritty Sharon Doughty Pete Coia Sarah Parry Vasu Reddy (and grown ups) don’t feel connected. Hannah Young Myshi Mackenzie Heidi Keller Emese Nagy Colwyn Trevarthen Rona Dolev 1. Babies arrive already connected to other people.

  2. DeCasper, A. J., & Spence, M. J. (1986). Prenatal maternal speech influences Hepper, P.G. (1988) Fetal soap addiction. Lancet. 1347-1348. newborns' perception of speech sounds. Infant Behavior and Development, 9, 133-150. ������������������������������ �������������������������

  3. If you want more of this sort of stuff ! � Film: The Connected Baby Website & Research Updates m.s.zeedyk@dundee.ac.uk

  4. 2. The development of children’s brains and bodies is shaped by that social connectedness. ��������� ������������������ �������������� ������� ������ ����������������� �������������� ������� ����������������� ������������� Birth. 15 months. 2 years. Brain as transport system… All human infants are born ‘premature’ = Neoteny

  5. … we all suffer if others create storms. …built for a particular weather system… (Which they will do if that’s what’s familiar for them.) Construct system: Birth – 3 yrs Embed system: Primary Years ���������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� Predictability ! Rewire system: Adolescence vs. ! y t i l i b a t c i d e r p n ����������������������������������������� U

  6. Empathy • KOTALUK BOOK The effect of environmental deprivation to a baby is just as physical as a blow on the head. Birth – Birth – 2 yrs 2 yrs (pg. xi) Attunement Attunement TO FROM others others ! ! s s e r t S Cortisol Cortisol The fear hormone = Stress The fear hormone = Stress Cortisol puts a brake on other body systems: Cortisol puts a brake on other body systems: - relaxation - relaxation - immune system - immune system - learning - learning because the body believes it is in crisis. because the body believes it is in crisis. “The human Oxytocin baby is The love hormone = Relax incomplete. It arrives Oxytocin relaxes all body systems: ready to be - more receptive to others programmed - more welcoming to others by adults.” - calmer physiological system because the body feels safe. 2005

  7. Cuddles!! “Oxytocin is Oxytocin The likely to lie at Oxytocin the heart of The love hormone = Relax Factor human Oxytocin relaxes all body systems: empathy.” - more receptive to others Tapping the Hormone of - more welcoming to others Calm, Love, and Healing - calmer physiological system because the body feels safe. 2003 “Oxytocin is The likely to lie at Oxytocin 3. We suffer as a society when Cuddle Circles the heart of infants – and grown ups – Factor in human empathy.” don’t feel connected. Dundee nurseries Tapping the Hormone of Calm, Love, and Healing 2003 Police £ £ �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� Violence Reduction Unit, Strathclyde Police www.actiononviolence.co.uk 2005

  8. Nursery - Childminding Care System – Fostering & Adoption Two young brothers have appeared in court accused of torturing and attempting to kill two boys in a horrific case which has shocked the UK. There was no sign of the boys' mum and dad in court, although their foster parents were in attendance. “That small children Special Needs need to have secondary attachments during any non-parental care is a biological imperative that is not universally understood and which does not always sit comfortably with our political, financial or social aspirations. I fear that stress in daycare with “strangers” has become a contributing factor to the educational, behavioural and mental health problems of many troubled children.” Special Needs A baby’s day…

  9. Reading Mealtimes Television Sleeping Arrangements Separating babies from mothers at night – An ‘unusual’ cultural practice! (pg. 162) 2010 2010

  10. Was there a difference in infant vocalisations?: Baby Buggies No. infants who laughed Infant laughter No. of infants laughing during 12 10 8 journey 6 4 2 0 Aw ay Tow ard ����������������� ������������!����!��������������� �����"������ ������ p<.05 Was there a difference in infant sleeping?: Children’s toys teach ‘normality’ No. infants who fell asleep Infant Sleeping No. of infants falling asleep 10 8 6 4 2 0 Aw ay Tow ard p=.09 1960 2000 Car Seats Going to Nursery “The ‘level indicator’ “Always on the side will tell you if place the harness lock the seat is at the proper at armpit level.” 45-degree angle.” www.edmunds.com/advice/womenfamilies

  11. And when And when most of the babies most of the babies in your culture in your culture have similar days… have similar days… “Whatever’s normal around here...” What kind of brains are we asking through the days we create for them? our children to develop -- Mental well being in UK £ £ �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������� 2009 2007 For children, economic prosperity Britain ranks at bottom of of the last 50 yrs has brought 21 European countries for increased emotional problems child well-being

  12. Early Years Investment: Savings Ratio of 1 - 10 Spending Source: J Heckman & D Masterov Source: J Heckman & D Masterov (2005) , (2005) , New Wealth for Old Nations: Scotland New Wealth for Old Nations: Scotland’ ’s Economic Prospects s Economic Prospects Source: J Heckman & D Source: J Heckman & D Masterov Masterov (2005) , (2005) , New Wealth for Old Nations: Scotland New Wealth for Old Nations: Scotland’ ’s Economic Prospects s Economic Prospects Westminster Parliament Scottish Parliament Preventative Spending Enquiry Graham Allen Finance Committee!! Testimony: Autumn 2010 Recommended programmes: Jan 2011 Testimony: August 2011 Financial implications: Spring 2011 Report: January 2011 Conference: 4 March 2011 http://www.holyrood.tv/art.asp Susan Deacon’s Report Learning & Teaching Scotland March 2011 December 2010

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