John Medina introduces his new book, Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp. Learn more at http://brainrules.net/ | Brain Rules

John Medina introduces his bestselling Brain Rules books. Learn more at http://brainrules.net/ | Brain Rules

"How you react shapes your child’s brain! 🧠✨ When your baby cries, do you lose patience and yell or even punish them? Many believe that hitting or scolding makes kids better, but neuroscientist John Medina, author of Brain Rules for Baby, says otherwise. A crying baby’s Amygdala (emotional center) becomes highly active, while their Prefrontal Cortex (logic center) is still underdeveloped. They can’t regulate emotions like adults. If you respond with anger or punishment, they associate you with