“STAY-AT-HOME” AND “WORKING MOTHERS” UNITE

OUT DATED CONTROVERSY BETWEEN STAY-HOME MOTHERS” AND “WORKING MOTHERS” I’ve noticed lately that there still seems to be a controversy between what are referred to as “Stay-at- Home Mothers” and“Working Mothers.” Since all mothers work at child care, it is a very outdated conflict that needs to be removed from the annals of Motherhood literature…

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HOW PETS CONNECT WITH EMOTIONS: KIDS & PETS AFTER 9-11

Welcome to the June 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids and Animals This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories and wisdom about kids and pets. Pets Lower Stress Levels in Children During the highly…

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“THEORY OF MIND” IN AUTISM

“THEORY OF MIND” In previous posts, I discussed how the mind works in young children. I explored “The Theory of Mind” which means how we infer mental states such as beliefs, desires, intentions, imagination and emotions that cause behavior or actions. It means that children and adults can reflect on what is going on in…

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PRESCHOOLERS’ POINTS OF VIEW & DECEPTIONS

UNDERSTANDING FOUR-YEAR-OLDS There is a big shift in three- to four-years-olds in their ability to understand beliefs that are different from their own. As we have seen in previous posts, during their third year, children develop a strong sense of themselves. The word “I” is central in their vocabulary. But they still believe that everyone…

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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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LISTENING TO PRESCHOOLERS

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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HOW 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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