Deborah McNelis on The First 60 Days

Deborah McNelis is the founder of Brain Insights, where the Neuro-Nurturing® model was developed, but she started her career as a kindergarten teacher. In an effort to have a broader impact, she created a community-based organization called Family Network and was the president of The Partners organization. She also coordinated an Even Start Family Literacy program and was an instructor for the early childhood associate degree at a technical college.

When research on early brain development started becoming available, Deborah worked for a state-wide advocacy agency to create awareness and support for children and families. She loves time in nature and can never pass up the opportunity to take a sunset photo!

In this enlightening session, Deborah shares crucial information about the rapid brain development that occurs in a baby’s first 60 days of life. She explains how consistent, responsive care during this period can have a lasting positive impact on a child’s future wellbeing, learning, and behaviour. Early Years professionals will gain valuable insights into how to support optimal brain development in infants and dispel common myths about infant care.

In this episode you’ll:

• Discover why the first 60 days are so critical for a baby’s brain development
• Learn about the myth-busting “First 60 Days” movement and how to get involved
• Understand how to provide “NeuroNurturing” care that supports healthy brain wiring
• Gain practical tips for supporting baby room staff and their professional development
• Explore the balance between stimulation and overstimulation in infant care

Watch this episode to boost your knowledge of infant brain development and learn how to provide the best possible care for babies in their crucial first 60 days.

Since this episode was recorded, Deborah has launched ‘The First 60 Days’ Magazine, which is stuffed full of advice and direct delivered to you via email. You can now custom design your very own ringed books AND… the newest ringed book in the series has just been published: What Children Need Most is Adults That Understand Development.

Deborah has also produced a “children’s book” – that really is a message and support to parents. You can find the links to all of these great products here:

https://www.braininsightsonline.com/collections/all

This episode was originally broadcast on the 11th of August 2023.

Links:

https://deborahmcnelis.com/
https://www.braininsightsonline.com/
https://www.facebook.com/braininsights
https://twitter.com/braininsights
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahmcnelis/
A direct link to the booklet ‘The First 60 Days’: https://www.braininsightsonline.com/products/the-first-60-days-print-version

https://www.braininsightsonline.com/collections/all