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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Choosing Child Care
By Erika Satterfield, Childhood Connections From birth through age 3 is the most important time for growth of the human brain. Research shows that high quality early learning experiences prepare children for future success in school, work and life. A … Continue reading
“I Can’t” Two words that I never expected to hear from my toddler
Over the last month, I’ve come to hate these words. “I can’t” is a phrase that until recently was not heard in my household. I try to be a positive parent. I encourage E to do things on his own … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior and Development, Parenthood
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Connect First
It’s hard to connect when your child is screaming, running away or otherwise rejecting your parental overtures, but without connection, none of the other hard work of parenting can take place. Connection comes before problem-solving, learning skills, empathy and play. Connection is the foundation. Continue reading
Posted in Behavior and Development, Parenthood
Tagged connection, parenting, power struggles
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Ask Georg’ann
How do you get a 1-and-a-half-year-old to stop throwing toys and food? It has been going on for months and she has injured more than one person. We’ve tried talking, scolding, demonstrating, and time out (which she totally doesn’t get). … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior and Development, Education, Parenthood
Tagged catching cues, experimenting, frustrated, throwing
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Ramble: Reflections of a walking father
By Ian No doubt about it; fatherhood has changed me. Sometimes changes strikes suddenly. Other times, the pace of change is gradual, even imperceptible. Over the past months I have found myself developing strong legs and sore feet; hiking and … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Health, Parenthood, Postpartum
Tagged baby wearing, backpack, dads, hiking, outdoors, walking
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