A muscle that isn’t used becomes weak.
A brain that isn’t used — the same!
The brain grows through action, not age.
Every new challenge — sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, emotion, curiosity, and connection —
feeds and strengthens the neural network.
When a baby is rocked, lifted high in the air, or turned upside down in play, the brain learns balance.
When a child crawls, climbs, spins, listens to rhythm, or watches something move —
the brain practices coordination.
When a parent laughs, sings, or answers a question —
language and emotional safety start to weave new neural fibers.
As Glenn Doman once said:
“The brain grows by use.”
With the right kinds of stimulation — given at the right intensity and duration, through joyful repetition —
new neural connections can form that otherwise would never exist.
So play, sing, move, and explore together.
Every shared moment becomes an exercise for your child’s brain —
and every joyful repetition builds the strength to learn for lifetime.
If you’d like to learn more about Glenn Doman’s work and methods, visit
The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential — Well Children Program.
