How adult interaction with infants and young children helps develop their brains. VIEW E-EDITION. 99¢ for 6 mos. Support local journalism. Only 99¢ for 6 months. MANAGE ACTIVATE SIGN IN. Hi .

With babies, some examples of “serve and return” interactions might include: If your baby smiles and you smile back at them If they make a sound and you mimic the sound ...

In the early stages of a child's life, over 1 million neural connections form every second. This critical phase of brain development, often referred to as "serve and return" interactions ...

'Serve and return' is a tennis-like interaction between parents and babies – and it's kind of a big deal. Politics Entertainment Life Parents Cost of Living Shopping.