On the occasion of the Fuorisalone, Stokke invited Prof. Elena Nava, a member of our Bicocca Child&BabyLab team, together with Italian actor Claudio Santamaria, to participate in a special event.
Inspired by the theme “Growing with Nature,” Prof. Nava shared with the audience some of our latest research on brain development in children, explaining how already in utero they begin to perceive sounds, tactile stimuli and emotions.
She also illustrated the concept of “brain plasticity,” or the brain's ability to learn and adapt rapidly through experiences and environmental stimuli, especially in the first two years of life.
During the meeting, we also reflected on the importance of secure attachment between parent and child, which is an essential basis for enabling young children to explore the environment with confidence. Nature, rich in stimuli and opportunities for discovery, is the perfect context for these formative experiences.
It was an evening of dialogue and sharing ideas, where we were able to emphasize how important it is to “grow with nature.”
Special thanks to Stokke for the invitation!