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Serve and Return: Building Your Child's Brain - Part Two

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In this episode of "Daddy Prep," Lamar returns with Part Two of the "Serve and Return" series. He reminds listeners to check out Part One for a comprehensive understanding of serve and return interactions.

Harvard's Five Steps for Brain Building:

Lamar delves into Harvard's five steps for practicing serve and return interactions with your child:

  • ​Step 1: Notice the Serve
    The first step involves recognizing when your child initiates a serve. Lamar explains that a serve can be a child's focus of attention, such as pointing, making sounds, facial expressions, or physical movements. It's crucial for parents to pay close attention to these cues.
  • ​Step 2: Return the Serve
    Lamar emphasizes the importance of returning the serve to your child. This can take various forms, such as offering comfort, mimicking their actions, or responding with words and gestures.
  • ​Step 3: Give It a Name
    Naming the serve helps your child understand the world and develop language skills. Lamar suggests that parents should verbalize what their child is focused on, whether it's a toy, a feeling, or an action. This naming process aids in language development and understanding.
  • ​Step 4: Take Turns and Wait
    Taking turns and waiting during the interaction is essential. Lamar recommends waiting for at least 10 seconds after returning a serve to give your child the opportunity to respond. This fosters patience, learning, and language development.
  • ​Step 5: Practice, and Then Some
    Lamar advises parents to let their child signal when they're done with an interaction, rather than prematurely ending it. This approach encourages independence, problem-solving skills, and exploration as the child leads the way.

Conclusion:

Lamar concludes the episode by emphasizing the value of these five steps for brain
development through serve and return interactions. He shares his own experiences as a new dad and highlights the positive impact it has had on his child's development.

Closing Remarks:

Lamar invites listeners to provide feedback, leave reviews, and engage with the "Daddy Prep" community. He emphasizes the importance of fatherhood and encourages fathers to reach out with any questions.

Serve and Return: Building Your Child's Brain - Part Two

Listen Here

In this episode of "Daddy Prep," Lamar returns with Part Two of the "Serve and Return" series. He reminds listeners to check out Part One for a comprehensive understanding of serve and return interactions.

Harvard's Five Steps for Brain Building:

Lamar delves into Harvard's five steps for practicing serve and return interactions with your child:

  • ​
  • ​Step 1: Notice the Serve
    The first step involves recognizing when your child initiates a serve. Lamar explains that a serve can be a child's focus of attention, such as pointing, making sounds, facial expressions, or physical movements. It's crucial for parents to pay close attention to these cues.
  • ​Step 2: Return the Serve
    Lamar emphasizes the importance of returning the serve to your child. This can take various forms, such as offering comfort, mimicking their actions, or responding with words and gestures.
  • ​Step 3: Give It a Name
    Naming the serve helps your child understand the world and develop language skills. Lamar suggests that parents should verbalize what their child is focused on, whether it's a toy, a feeling, or an action. This naming process aids in language development and understanding.
  • ​Step 4: Take Turns and Wait
  • Taking turns and waiting during the interaction is essential. Lamar recommends waiting for at least 10 seconds after returning a serve to give your child the opportunity to respond. This fosters patience, learning, and language development.
  • Step 5: Practice, and Then Some
    Lamar advises parents to let their child signal when they're done with an interaction, rather than prematurely ending it. This approach encourages independence, problem-solving skills, and exploration as the child leads the way.

Conclusion:

Lamar concludes the episode by emphasizing the value of these five steps for brain development through serve and return interactions. He shares his own experiences as a new dad and highlights the positive impact it has had on his child's development.

Closing Remarks:

Lamar invites listeners to provide feedback, leave reviews, and engage with the "Daddy Prep" community. He emphasizes the importance of fatherhood and encourages fathers to reach out with any questions.