WHEN THREE-YEAR-OLDS STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES
Welcome to the May 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Ages and Stages This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have talked about their children’s most rewarding and most challenging developmental periods. Please read to the end to…
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UNHEARD CHILD SERIES: Unheard Pre-Schooler The best parenting style for preschoolers is one that builds self-confidence. Using parental intelligence always helps. Three and four-year-olds are very focused on being heard. “I” is a central word in their vocabulary. They are proud to announce: “I am Claire!” “I am Eddie!” They want you to listen.…
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UNHEARD CHILD SERIES: Unheard Baby part 3 MOTHER-BABY INTERACTIONS Interactions between mothers and babies at four months have been studied extensively to see how they communicate non-verbally by New York City research psychoanalyst, Dr. Beatrice Beebe among others. I had the privilege to study with Dr. Beebe for several years. It has generally been found…
Read MoreHOW QUICKLY DO YOU RESPOND TO YOUR BABY?
It’s natural to want others to listen to you. Children are no exception. From infancy to adolescence voices, gestures, facial expressions, postures and behaviors speak. What happens to expressions that go unheard? THE UNHEARD BABY: Part 2 QUIET AND ACTIVE MOTHERS AND BABIES Why do some parents respond quickly to their babies and others…
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It’s natural to want others to listen to you. Children are no exception. From infancy to adolescence voices, gestures, facial expressions, postures and behaviors speak. What happens to expressions that go unheard? THE UNHEARD BABY From birth, needs, wishes, and intentions are expressed in sounds and body movements. Actually, even in utero, the way a…
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