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26/03/2022

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Sometimes I get so focused on the tasks at hand that I forget that it doesn’t have to be so serious. Does that happen to you, too? You’re so focused on moving through the things that have to get done that playfulness gets pushed to the side?

When we bring playfulness into transitions it can be an awesome way to connect with children and lead to collaboration. It turns off the alarm center in the brain, allowing them to feel safe and secure.

What have you found helpful during transitions?

06/03/2022

The ability to adapt is essential today. If parents and educational systems leveraged learning through play, we could all be more prepared for the future.

08/02/2022

08/02/2022

These kids? They're listening.

They hear us when we complain. They know when we are talking about them.

They're not ignorant. They're not dumb.

They are so smart. They're processing everything we say. They are building their vocabulary, their character, and developing little personalities based on what they hear.

When I say, "He's my stubborn child..." He hears me.

When you say, "She is wild..." She hears you.

I'll never forget the day my oldest told me he was giving his food to his younger brother because "he's the good eater."

My mouth dropped. I probably said my younger was "the good eater" a dozen times.

You guys, they're listening to everything we say.

If you want your kids thinking they're "hard, stubborn or defiant..." keep telling your friends this out loud in front of them.

But in that same vein… If you want your kids knowing they are brave, adventurous, creative and kind, say it for them to hear.

Because they will.

(Art by Amanda Oleander Art)
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05/02/2022

I AM...always a great reminder because they're small for such a short time ❤️

05/02/2022

My little girl turns 3 today! She is a cerebral palsied little miracle. Non verbal, but definitely hears, understands, thinks and teases to no end

So true!!!!

30/01/2022

Makes ya think.

So many families worry when their baby turns 1 and still is waking and needing their help at nighttime. But it's 100% normal. In some studies, 1 year olds wake MORE than 6 month olds. It's not surprising when you think about all they have going on.

Think about the times when your life is insanely hectic. Do you sleep like a rock or do you sleep like a baby? Most likely the latter because our brains can be very busy when we sleep working through all these things. It's no different for our 1 year olds.

from Evolutionary Parenting
https://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryParenting/

25/01/2022

EGOCENTRISM refers to the 2-7 year old child’s inability to see a situation from another person’s point of view. They assume that other people see, hear, and feel exactly the same as they do. It is especially typical for toddlers to think that everything is about them, all of the time. This doesn’t make them rude or selfish – it is just the way the brain develops.⠀
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For example, if a child is busy playing, and someone tries to say "hello" to them, but they don't respond, it may seem rude. However, this is typical and developmentally appropriate behaviour for a young child. They are immersed in what they're doing, and in their world, it's not a priority to respond, and they don't have the ability to see the situation from the other person’s point of view (i.e. that they’re waiting for a reply because it's the polite thing to do).⠀
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Another example is snatching. There’s a lot of grabbing and snatching in the egocentric phase. It might be tempting to say, “You took Tommy's toy, how do you think that makes him feel?” The toddler/preschooler has no idea how the other person feels. They know that they wanted the toy, they took the toy, and now they feel good. They aren’t being mean, they simply don’t have the capacity to understand another viewpoint.⠀
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Modelling the behaviour you want to see in your child is most effective. If you'd like your child to greet family members, model this, and when they're developmentally ready, they will genuinely do the same (rather than just saying words you’ve told them to say). ⠀⠀⠀
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You can also encourage talking about feelings, and help children put feelings into words.⠀
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Reprimanding a child for egocentric behaviour won’t be helpful, as they can't help it. It’s important to set boundaries, but this can be done with compassion and empathy.⠀
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Remember, we can't rush or force behaviour that the brain is not ready for.⠀

via Perth Children's Occupational Therapy
https://www.facebook.com/perthchildrensOT/

23/01/2022

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22/01/2022

21/01/2022

We talk a lot about how hard it is to be a mom. But this week is "The Week of the Young Child," and I'd like to acknowledge how hard it is to be a child.

15/01/2022

If you’ve ever caught yourself wanting to tell an emotional child to just stop, (so basically, if you are a human being) here are three things to keep in mind that will help you help kids process their emotions free from shame.