Lara Needle·5 hours agoMember-onlySacred RulesEvery parent has rules. But most of us only think we do. It’s useless to have an “in bed by 9 PM” rule if you’re never going to follow up on it. If your child knows that the “we don’t speak while eating” rule is only active once every two…Child Development2 min read
Roo BenjamininBetter Humans·3 days agoMember-onlyHow to See Beyond “Bad Behavior” to Find a Practical Solution5 questions to ask any child (or yourself) to reset for a better day — Parents and schools call me when they don’t know what to do with a challenging child. I’ve seen a few things after working with children on and off for twenty-five years. And almost always what’s happening on the surface isn’t the whole story. The challenges children face are not that…Child Development6 min read
Jennifer Moore·2 days agoWhat Is Autism Stimming?And will my child grow out of it? — I stumbled on the term ‘Stimming’ by accident some years back. My youngest son, now fourteen years, still engages in a lot of repetitive behaviour. However, until he was around eight, the repetitive behaviour was an extraordinary visual trait and something I have always called “a strange thing with his…Child Development3 min read
Madhuri PrasadinThe Little Leaps·Aug 4Establishing Routine in ChildrenWhy is Routine Important for Children? Having a routine helps to bring consistency and comfort to a child’s life, as well as providing a sense of normality. Children tend to fear the unknown, and while change is important in life, it can also create a lot of added stress for…Child Development4 min read
Jon Peters·Jul 29Member-onlyHow to Have “The Death Talk” With Your KidsOne of the most vivid memories I have from my childhood is finding out that my Nan died. I remember sitting on my bed as my Mum walked into the room, crying as she tried to explain it in words my nine-year-old brain could understand. Now it’s my turn. My…Child Development3 min read
Shella Zelenz·Jul 27“Our Highest Achievement”Written in 2012… Watch any great work of performance art. Look at all of the innovation that surrounds your daily lives. Now think of what people had to do to learn it. It did not come from public school. Perhaps there were teachers here and there who inspired further study…Child Development3 min read
Tracey L Callahan MS CCC-SLP, CLCinTLC Speech Therapy·Jul 27By 9 Months of Age, Your Child Should Know Their NameStarting at a surprisingly young age, children show recognition of their name. If they are not responding to their name consistently by 9 months, this could be an indication of a delay or hearing loss. Read on to learn more. — Recognition of Name by Nine Months Before the age of one, children are able to recognize their name when said by a parent or caregiver. The CDC indicates that 75% of children consistently respond to their names by 9 months but other sources report that children begin to show recognition as early at 4–6 months. Check…Child Development5 min read
Coley M·Jul 23Dress My BoyShould Boys Wear Dresses? Working as an educator for over 20 years, a question was asked by a parent for the first time in my career. What could it be that was so surprising? The parent asked me if they should allow their 4 year old son to wear a dress to childcare? At…Child Development3 min read
M. MeyersinPreschool, Kindergarten, and the 3 P’s: Play, Pretend, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices·Jul 22Member-onlyAre Your Expectations for Your Preschooler Reasonable or Out of Whack? 5 Common Instances When Parents Demand Too Much5 Out of Line Expectations for a Preschooler Expecting them to share their toys. Expecting them to play with no conflict. Expecting them to clean their rooms alone. Expecting them to sit for long periods. Expecting them to always tell the truth. Each of these is described fully below. Are Your Expectations Out of Whack? Are you mortified when your preschooler won’t share their…Child Development7 min read
Amy PowellinBetter Humans·Jul 21Parenting in the times of Pandemic.Amy Powell’s Interview with Brandi Jordan on Taking Care of Our Kids Today. — Being a mother to two young children is by far the most rewarding, fulfilling, challenging, and purposeful journey of my life. I have always felt torn between my career and motherhood; always feeling that I am failing at one or the other depending on the day. During the pandemic, I…Child Development9 min read
