Parent Resource Centre
Welcome to the Brainy Indigo Parent Resource Center — evidence-informed guides to help you support your child’s development from birth to six years, with expert knowledge translated into everyday action.
Brain Insight
90% of brain development occurs before age 5. Every interaction counts.
Parent Resource Center: Development Milestone Guides
Precise timelines based on the latest pediatric research from internationally recognized child and brain development organisation.
Development Milestones: 0–12 Months
Tracking physical, cognitive, and social leaps in the critical first year.
Development Milestones: 1–2 Years
Mobility, first words, and the expanding world of a curious toddler.
Development Milestones: 2–3 Years
Independence, vocabulary, and physical coordination skills expanding fast.
Development Milestones: 3–4 Years
Growing independence, conversation skills, and cooperative play with peers.
Development Milestones: 4–5 Years
Early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth before school age.
Development Milestones: 5–6 Years
Academic readiness, independence, and social skills for kindergarten.
Parenting & Child Development
Early Brain Development Guide
The neuroscience of early neural connections.
Play Ideas by Age
How play builds cognitive architecture, age by age.
Screen Time Guide by Age
Scientific recommendations for digital balance.
School Readiness Guides
School Readiness Checklist
A printable checklist covering independence, social-emotional, language, and early academic skills to gauge school readiness.
Want Activities for Your Child to Try Today?
Browse 100s of free, hands-on activities by age and skill.
