PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Secret Life of the Brain
This PBS special explores the brain from birth to old age. Take a look at snapshots of brain development at birth, as a child, as a teenager, as an adult, and in old age.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Development
A good site that covers the development of the brain prior to and following birth.
Other
The Kansas City Kid Info Zine: Child Brain Development
This site contains an article that discusses ten things that parents can do to provide a healthy, stimulating environment for their baby's brain development.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: Brain Development Research
Offers a synopsis of major theories in brain development and learning coming from recent years as a formula for dealing with children and learning.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Brain Power: Child's Play
This interview with Jim Lehrer of PBS NewsHour examines the impact of scientific research which has revealed that the brain develops most in a child's first three years of life.
University of Wisconsin
Uw: Study: Child Abuse Can Alter Brain Development
University of Wisconsin gives a news story about the effect of child abuse on the normal development of the brain. Cites information from a recent study.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: Five Ways to Stimulate Brain Power in Your Child
Offers a general list of some ideas about what might help foster the "right" kind of brain development.
Other
Babycenter: Inside Your Child's Mind:a Visual Guide
BabyCenter offers a brain image which provides information about what different areas of the brain control in a child.
CNN
Cnn: Babies' First Months Crucial to Brain Development
This site from CNN provides a transcript of a short news story about the importance of early life on brain development.