Good Beginnings That Last A Lifetime
Gardening with your child provides the perfect combination of skills and tasks to address your child’s development, allows you to grow your own food and it’s a great way to get kids outside and give them a better sense of where their food comes from.
Even the most seasoned and well-equipped parents struggle sometimes and get stressed. Try these simple affirmations to help yourself remain calm and regulated when things get hard
Children will experience the same emotions that adults do, but the way they express those feelings will look different. Before children have strong language skills, it can be hard to understand what they are trying to communicate but your baby’s body language can tell you how they are feeling and what they need from you.
The love we have for our children is endless, however the demands of parenting can be stressful. Sometimes stress and feeling overwhelmed are signs that you are trying to do too much. Our emotions and behavior have a big effect on our children and how they behave, which is why it’s so important that you look after yourself and your own needs.
We know it is important to support children’s emotions, but sometimes it seems like no matter what we do, it’s the wrong thing. So how can we meet our little one’s emotional needs to support them best?
Playing with your baby begins by engaging all of their senses. Their eyes, ears, nose, hands, and mouth are their tools. As they grow, they learn to use their body to make discoveries. Babies develop basic skills and become aware of how the world works around them through play.
Although technology has its benefits, it can also have effects on the quality of our relationships. Spending uninterrupted quality time with your children (even if it’s just 10 minutes) has lasting benefits.
Challenging behaviors in children is a form of communication letting us know there is an unmet need or unlearned skill. When caregivers can begin to identify what challenges a child is having, we can create a helping relationship and use different approaches to support the child and reduce that behavior.
Holidays can induce jet-lag-like symptoms in children as well as in adults brought on by late nights, sleep-ins, afternoon naps and various travel. Luckily, just like with jet lag, there are plenty of strategies that can help reset little bodies and re-establish a sleep routine.
This time of year brings about many changes that can be exciting, joyful, and challenging. Navigating the changes in schedules, expectations, and sometimes even travel can become stressful.
