PARENTING TO MEET YOUR CHILD'S NEEDS

Recent studies show that what you do as a parent during pregnancy and for the first five years of your child’s life profoundly affects their successes in later life and how they will behave. 
"As parents become more aware and emotionally healthy, their children reap the rewards and move toward health as well. That means that integrating and cultivating your own brain is one of the most loving and generous gifts you can give your children.”  - Daniel J. Siegel.​

APPLYING NEUROSCIENCE ​TO EVERYDAY PARENTING

GROWING YOUR BABY'S BRAIN

The most important, interesting and hardest
job you will ever do.

PARENTING IS ABOUT CONNECTION

brainchild helps you to explore the underlying chemistry of love between you and your child. Discover how touch, laughter and play stimulate hormones that boost the capacity to love life. Learn about the latest scientific findings presented in simple language, and be equipped with practical applications to everyday parenting. ​

SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP TODAY

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​for Nannies

Bookings OPEN!
(Limited places)

Supporting infant development (Workshop)

Runs over 6 weeks (once a week).
Each session is 2 hours.
Small groups with maximum 8 people.

Nannies are precious. They provide a sense of safety and stability, forming attachment bonds which enhance our babies' self-worth.  brainchild offers training for nannies to support the vital early phase of infant development.

Dates:  April 28 & May 5, 12, 19, 26 & June 2 (09h00 to 11h00)
Address:  3B Balfour Avenue, Bishopscourt Village, Cape Town
Cost:  R2400 for all 6 sessions.  

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​Level 1

Level 1 - The brain (online course coming soon)

Level 1 is an introduction to the neuroscience of parenting and you will learn:

  • how our brains have evolved
  • that your infant's left and right brain hemispheres develop differently and what this means for parenting
  • why the first 1000 days from conception are the precious years
  • what being a 'good enough' parent means and why 'good enough' is 'good enough'
  • about exciting new research
  • practical ways to manage the challenging times

(Link to sign up)

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​Level 2

Level 2 - The brain-body connection (online course)

It is recommended that Level 1 is completed before Level 2. In Level 2 you will learn:
  • about the brain/body connection
  • the influence our autonomic nervous system (body state) has on our behaviour (mental state)
  • about the importance of play
  • about the importance of feeling safe for healthy attachment bonds to develop
  • what co-regulation is and its role in infants developing brains
  • about exciting new research and what this means for your role as a parent
(Link to sign up)
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Consults

brainchild offers in-person and/or online consultations focusing on your attachment relationship with your infant.  Information, support, feedback and practical tips for your child's neurological and emotional development are provided. These sessions are tailored for your family's situation and challenges. 

Testimonials

" brainchild Level 1 gave me a deeper understanding of the workings of the brain and how to go about helping to grow it in a positive way - thank you Kate. Am looking forward to the next course - dropping into the physical body which I see as the brain-gut connection."  - Thespina Calogero