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Dr. Cowan | Introduction

My name is Stephen Cowan, and I'm a Developmental Pediatrician. For the last 30 odd years, I've been working with children and parents on their journey, on all different levels,...

Dr. Cowan | Neuroplasticity + Epigenetics - why the brain is primed for enrichment

Dr. Cowan | Development is not a race - what milestone driven development misses

Key Thought Every child is different and develops in their own time. Transcript One of the things I don't like about the linear developmental model that I was trained in...

Dr. Cowan | Resilience + Adaptability - Empowering your child with the tools to overcome challenges

Key Takeaway Allowing your child to have unique and diverse experiences encourages them to become resilient in the face of new challenges Transcript Let's talk about this word resilience because...

Dr. Cowan | Routine + Novelty - the framework for healthynest enrichment activities

Key Thought healthynest is here to inspire you with new ways to expand routine into enriching experiences Transcript So on the one hand, each child that comes into the world...

Dr. Cowan | Why is healthynest trying to bring parents and babies back to nature?

Dr. Cowan’s Tips for Parents: 1. You don’t have to know everything 2. Be open to learning as you go 3. Cultivate a spirit of inquiry Transcript One of the...

Dr. Cowan | Your first days home with baby and why you don't have to get everything right

Dr. Cowan’s Tips for Parents: 1. Your baby is unconditionally forgiving2. Parenting is a two way dance with your baby3. Trust your intuition Transcript So let's talk about that first...

Dr. Cowan | How do birds build their healthynest?

Dr. Cowan | Your intuition as a parent is never wrong. Trust yourself!

Key Takeaways: Trust yourself: Fear clouds your intuition Keep at it until you find your groove, it will happen Transcript: I say this all the time - trust your instincts,...

Dr. Cowan | Why embracing the unknown is one of the best things you can do for your baby