“Mom, Dad, I’m getting smarter!”
24 fairy tales that will soothe your child's brain, even if you read them for just 5 minutes a day.

"5 Minutes a Day Brain Education Fairy Tales" is a follow-up to the "5 Minutes a Day Prenatal Education Fairy Tales" series, which started with "Emotionally Stable Parents" and "Mentally Healthy Children." It contains beautiful illustrations and original fairy tales.
It also includes the structure and characteristics of the fetal brain at each stage during the 10 months of pregnancy and the corresponding brain education methods, introduced by Dr. Young-Hoon Kim, the president of the Korean Brain Education Society and a brain development expert.
Let's create a precious time to reflect on the true meaning of 'becoming a parent' through special prenatal education fairy tales that allow you to enjoy a variety of emotions, emotional experiences, and useful information.

Prenatal education ultimately refers to all interactions and communication between the mother and the fetus.
In recent years, prenatal education has been distorted into a broader concept of prenatal education, such as foreign language, art, technology, and mathematics education during pregnancy. This is a misconception.
Prenatal education is not about giving noisy education to a fetus whose face you don't even know, but about helping the brain grow through interaction and communication between the mother and the fetus.
Prenatal education is about creating a healthy prenatal environment that helps the baby's brain develop and communicating emotionally and cognitively with the fetus.
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11 From “The Supervisor’s Note”

That evening, Bobo's net was filled with a lot of meat.
Among the fish that twinkle like stars, the one that shines the brightest is, of course, 'love'.
The fish called ‘hope’ that he had been wanting to catch so badly was also in Bobo’s net.
Then the neighboring cloud fisherman shouted at Bobo.

“Hey Bobo! Your clouds are really cool!”
Come to think of it, Bobo's dark clouds had transformed into much whiter and fluffier clouds than their neighbors. Bobo was so happy he didn't know what to do.
The neighboring cloud fisherman who was watching the scene laughed heartily and said.
“You now know how to use the base properly.
Congratulations!”
Only then did Bobo remember the stories the old fishermen had told him.
If you want to catch good fish, you must not skimp on the bait. If you want to catch a big fish, you must use good bait. That's what they say.
That's right, the fish I caught and let go of before didn't just disappear.
They all became good bait and brought in bigger and better fish.
Just like how small joys accumulate to create great happiness.
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From 49-50 "The Cloud Village Fisherman"

Brain development continues during the 18th week of pregnancy.
The senses of touch, taste, and hearing become more distinct, and movement becomes more active, such as bending and straightening arms and kicking.
At 20 weeks of pregnancy, the brain's specific areas responsible for senses such as smell, taste, hearing, and sight begin to develop and the brain begins to wrinkle.
Prenatal music can be particularly effective because the baby's hearing is developed and they can hear sounds from outside.
You can hear your parents' voices as well as the alarm sound of the clock.
It is best to avoid loud arguments and keep the mother's mind happy and at peace.
By the fifth month of pregnancy, the vestibular organ responsible for the body's balance is fully mature.
We can provide you with full-fledged prenatal education.
Let's say hello to the fetus briefly or have a friendly conversation.
The brain that interprets information from smells also develops, so mothers are good
Let's smell the scent and feel good.
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119 From “The Story of Brain Education in the 5th Month of Pregnancy”

Mom, don't cry.
This is what came out of my son's mouth, who had been sleeping the whole time.
Don't cry, Mom.
I'm okay.
At that very moment, a teardrop fell onto my son's cheek.
Tears flowed from Marie's eyes.
Did her son's single word, "Don't cry," break the mask's spell? All smiles vanished from Marie's face.
Instead, the expression became one filled with pain and sadness.
Tears flowed from my eyes without stopping.
Marie hugged her son and burst into loud tears.
All the sadness that had been hidden behind a smiling mask for so long burst out at once.
The prince and his subjects came running in a rush at the sudden sound of crying, but then suddenly stopped.
No one could open their mouths in front of the mother's tears, which could not be helped even by the magic of that scary mask.
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From 199-200 "The Smiling Mask"

The baby stops kicking and curls up, lowering its head to its lower pelvis and preparing to come out.
When the mother is well nourished by the food she enjoys, the fetus feels satisfied.
I especially like dishes like bibimbap, which have rice, vegetables, and meat all in one bowl.
It is best to avoid foods like hamburgers, chicken, and pizza as they are salty and can increase your sodium intake.
As a pregnant woman's body begins to prepare for childbirth, she should always pay attention to the changes she feels in her body and pay attention to the signs of childbirth.
Let's write a letter to the baby while waiting for the day to meet him.
Writing a letter to your baby, including the joy of confirming your pregnancy, the many experiences you had during pregnancy, and your expectations for your baby, is a great way to calm your mind and organize your thoughts in the final stages of pregnancy.
As the final weeks approach, it's a good idea to learn breathing techniques for labor.

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267 From “The Story of Brain Education in the 10th Month of Pregnancy”