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Title: Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development Author: Child Welfare Information Gateway Date Published: 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: Thorough information and support on: How the Brain Develops, Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development, Implications for Practice and Policy. This article presents relevant information for our human development class as well as resources for further research. How This Influenced My Thinking:  Brain development greatly influences me and I am always looking for information that I can put into practice. I have experience in working with youth who have faced maltreatment at an early age and I can see the lasting effects it has had on them. I am glad this area is being researched  Credibility of Source: Very credible- based on research

Title:Nutrition and Brain Development in infants, toddlers and preschoolers Author:Kristin Mortensen Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: This article talks about all of the important nutrients needed for an infant to grow neurologically and phsyically. How This Influenced My Thinking:gives great insight as to how each important nutrient effects a baby's brain development. Credibility of Source: high, author is a registered dietitian as well as journalist.

Title:Nutrition & Brain Development in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers Author:Kristin Mortensen Date Published:n.d. Why Relevant and Summary:This article talks about the importance of nutrition and brain development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Proteins, calories, fats, and vitamins & minerals, and how much they need in order to continue living healthy and continue positive brain development. How This Influenced My Thinking:This article made me aware of the foods that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers should be eating in order to promote positive brain development. Credibility of Source:Credible. Article from San Francisco Chronicle

Title:Wired for learning: promoting infant brain development Author:Kathryn Vaughn Date Published:nd Why Relevant and Summary:This article is relevant because it discusses ways to promote brain development in infants. Babies brains are made for learning. Brain development is based both on genes and the stimulation and care given to the infant. Parents should interact with their baby by talking to them. Use a high pitched voice. Let your baby explore their environment and play with your baby. How This Influenced My Thinking:It's amazing to know that with each experience a baby encounters, it only aids in brain development. Credibility of Source:It seems to be credible from an .edu site with plenty of references.

Title: Baby Brain Food Author: None Date Published: 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Provides information on optimal nutrition for healthy brain development in infants. Though this particular article focuses on nutrition that is beneficial for the brain, the website as a whole places an emphasis on helping parents to raise bright, intelligent kids from a very early age. How This Influenced My Thinking: It emphasized how even the simplest of activities makes an imprint on a baby's mind. Credibility of Source: good. Has world-wide influence.

Title: Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development Author: Child welfare information Gateway Date Published:2009 Why Relevant and Summary: It explains how the brain develops in different age ranges. How This Influenced My Thinking: It taught me many things I didn't know about how many things happen inside the brain. Credibility of Source: It has different sources.