The Growth Formula is one of The Parenting Class's themed courses science-backed support for optimal brain & body development.

The Growth Formula

The Growth Formula is your science-based guide to baby development.
Learn how to support your baby’s brain, body, learning, and nutrition – without pressure or guesswork.

$ 39.00

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Every moment in your baby’s first year is building something – brain connections, physical skills, trust, even taste preferences.
But in a world full of overstimulation, pressure, and ever-changing trends, it’s hard to know what actually supports your baby’s development – and what’s just noise.

The Growth Formula gives you science-backed tools to nurture your baby’s brain, body, and daily life – with clarity, confidence, and calm.

From early learning and executive function to starting solids in the most nutritious and brain-building way and supporting physical milestones, this course translates the latest research into simple, everyday strategies you can actually use – no pressure, no perfectionism required.

What You’ll Learn

  • How your baby’s brain is developing right now – and what activities actually support learning, focus, and executive function

  • The stages of physical development – like crawling, grasping, and more – plus how to support progress naturally 

  • Starting solids with confidence – when to start, how to do it, and what to feed for optimal brain and body development

  • The role of nutrition in brain growth – and the nutrients that matter most for healthy development

  • How babies learn – through play, books, music, movement, and everyday interaction – plus what kind of language helps their brain grow

  • BONUS: The truth about screen time, instructions for getting started with baby sign language and more-  with clear how-to’s and no fluff

The Growth Formula brings together the science of brain development, movement, nutrition, and early learning into one simple, practical guide – so your baby can thrive and you can feel calm and confident through every stage.

 

Perfect for babies from 0-18 months (up to 24 months).

Check the detailed course contents

The Science Behind Brain Development
▶️ Introduction & overview 03:32
▶️ The neuroscience of early brain development 02:07
▶️ Neuroplasticity & critical periods 06:15
▶️ The prefrontal cortex & executive function 07:31
▶️ Principles of early learning 06:29
▶️ The critical role of the parent-child bond 03:06
▶️ Key learning mechanism: sensory experiences 07:34
▶️ Key learning mechanism: routines & repetitions 03:08
▶️ Key learning mechanism: imitation 02:42
▶️ Key learning mechanism: serve and return interactions 03:34
▶️ Key learning mechanism: active vs. passive learning 04:22
▶️ Babies learn differently: temperament and learning 03:11
▶️ Developmental stages and leaps 08:27
▶️ What to do with your baby for optimal brain development – intro 00:55
▶️ The prerequisite for learning: meeting basic needs 03:17
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: MUSIC 04:58
▶️ But what kind of music? 02:05
▶️ Everyday ideas for sharing music with your baby 02:03
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: LANGUAGE 05:10
▶️ How to talk to babies? 06:20
▶️ Three ideas for everyday conversations 03:30
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: BOOKS 04:04
▶️ Fostering a love for books 05:17
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: TOYS 08:09
▶️ Do not interrupt your baby 03:25
📄 PDF: nursery rhymes
📄 Section cheat sheet
The Science Behind Physical Development
▶️ Active body, active mind 05:10
▶️ Key physical development milestones 04:01
▶️ Spotlight on crawling: can it be skipped? 11:22
▶️ What to do with your baby for optimal physical development 07:39
▶️ What would an authoritative parent do? 04:13
📄 Section cheat sheet
The Science Behind Nutrition and Starting Solids
▶️ Introduction 00:44
▶️ Food before one is NOT just for fun 03:48
▶️ When is my baby ready to eat? 03:27
▶️ KEY NUTRIENTS YOUR BABY NEEDS: macronutrients 02:23
▶️ KEY NUTRIENTS YOUR BABY NEEDS: micronutrients 01:14
▶️ Iron 08:20
▶️ Vitamin D and Calcium 03:36
▶️ DHA and vitamin B12 04:48
▶️ Iodine and Choline 05:38
▶️ Shaping lifelong healthy food preferences 04:37
▶️ Four factors you can influence 09:58
▶️ Choosing first foods wisely 04:30
▶️ The science behind sugar 07:18
▶️ The science behind salt and sodium 03:40
▶️ Baby-led weaning (BLW) vs. purees: what does the science say? 06:01
📄 Section cheat sheet
Bonus Materials
▶️ What’s the science on babies and screen time? 13:11
▶️ The potential of baby sign language 07:09
▶️ Step-by-step guide to baby sign language 04:03
▶️ The science behind baby massage 04:42
▶️ Skin-to-skin deep dive 07:38
📄 Sources for all sections
📄 PDF: Best baby books and reading tips

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