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Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

The Logic of Little Minds: Understanding How Children Think | Episode 317

A child's ability to reason logically develops gradually as their brain matures. While adults might see their toddler's behavior as illogical, young children simply haven't yet developed the neural pathways necessary for complex reasoning and deduction.During the early years, children learn best through clear, consistent rules and routines rather than logical explanations. Think of it as providing a framework that guides their behavior until their brain develops the capacity for more sophisticated thinking. As they grow older, you'll notice their ability to understand cause-and-effect and make logical connections naturally emerging.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
Broadcast on:
05 Feb 2025

A child's ability to reason logically develops gradually as their brain matures. While adults might see their toddler's behavior as illogical, young children simply haven't yet developed the neural pathways necessary for complex reasoning and deduction.
During the early years, children learn best through clear, consistent rules and routines rather than logical explanations. Think of it as providing a framework that guides their behavior until their brain develops the capacity for more sophisticated thinking. As they grow older, you'll notice their ability to understand cause-and-effect and make logical connections naturally emerging.

Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

A child's ability to reason logically develops gradually as their brain matures. While adults might see their toddler's behavior as illogical, young children simply haven't yet developed the neural pathways necessary for complex reasoning and deduction.During the early years, children learn best through clear, consistent rules and routines rather than logical explanations. Think of it as providing a framework that guides their behavior until their brain develops the capacity for more sophisticated thinking. As they grow older, you'll notice their ability to understand cause-and-effect and make logical connections naturally emerging.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com