Counting On Baby's Brains
Research from Johns Hopkins University finds that babies may be able to count...sort of. Even though they can’t yet say words like one, two, or three, the babies studied seemed to understand that counting indicates quantity.
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Motherhood Needs No Comparison
Moms, you are enough. Don’t let the internet tell you any different. Listen now to learn more.
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You Are Enough: How to Combat Comparison in Motherhood (Simple As That Blog)
7 things I'm done comparing myself to other mothers about (Motherly)
The Comparison Trap (Psychology Today)
7 things I'm done comparing myself to other mothers about (Motherly)
The Comparison Trap (Psychology Today)
Best Beverages For Child's Health Concept Milk And Water, They Do A Body Good
A panel of scientists recently released new nutritional guidelines for children. According to these guidelines, for the first five years children should avoid sugary drinks and consume primarily milk and water instead. Listen now and drink up the knowledge!
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What Should Young Children Drink? Mostly Milk and Water, Scientists Say (The New York Times)
Locking Up Parents Hurts Kids
The U.S. has the largest population of incarcerated people in the whole world. Accordingly, there are approximately five million children in the U.S. who have a parent in jail, prison, or on parole. When a person is imprisoned the impact is vast; it is felt by their family, their community, and, sadly, their children.
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Children of Incarcerated Parents, A Shared Sentence (The Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Effects of Parental Incarceration on Young Children (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Effects of Parental Incarceration on Young Children (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Babies Teaching Parents
Most parents are aware that communication with their infant influences how the child learns. What’s less known is the impact that infants have on their parents. Researchers at Cornell University’s B.A.B.Y. Laboratory found that babies’ babbling effects the ways in which parents communicate with their infants.
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Babbling babies' behavior changes parents' speech (ScienceDaily)
American Food Insecurity: Not A Thing Of The Past
Young children’s brains and bodies develop faster during the first five years than at any other time. They need healthy food to power that growth. But food insecurity is still a major issue facing many American families. Listen now to learn more.
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A Little Anxious When It's Dark
Does your child suffer from nyctophobia? Probably. Even though it sounds alarming, nyctophobia is known as "afraid of the dark." Typically, children develop a fear of the dark between the ages of two and four, when children begin to use their imaginations, ask lots of questions, and become anxious about the unknown. It’s important to recognize this phenomenon and to respond accordingly. Listen here to learn more.
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Is Your Toddler Afraid of the Dark? (What to Expect)
End Your Child's Fear of the Dark with These 9 Sure Fire Tips! (AT Parenting Survival)
The 10 Second Trick to Help Toddlers Conquer Fear of the Dark (A Mother Far From Home)
End Your Child's Fear of the Dark with These 9 Sure Fire Tips! (AT Parenting Survival)
The 10 Second Trick to Help Toddlers Conquer Fear of the Dark (A Mother Far From Home)
Transitioning To Kindergarten
Transitions can be hard. Imagine how scary it would be to enter school - a large group setting - for the first time. Preparing your 4 year old for pre-K or your 5 year old for Kindergarten is not only helpful to you, but also a major benefit to your child. Listen here to learn more.
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Transitioning to Kindergarten: A Toolkit for Early Childhood Educators (A Union of Professionals)
12 ways to help a child make the transition to kindergarten (Harvard Health Publishing)
Transitioning to Kindergarten (NAEYC)
12 ways to help a child make the transition to kindergarten (Harvard Health Publishing)
Transitioning to Kindergarten (NAEYC)
Adjusting To A New Sibling
When that second child comes along it can be hard for an older sibling. After all, who wants to share the spotlight? But, don’t lose hope. Here are a few strategies to help ease your child’s transition to becoming a big brother or sister.
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Helping your toddler adjust to a new baby (What to Expect)
How to help your firstborn adapt to baby (Parents)
11 expert way to help your firstborn adjust to the new baby (Motherly)
How to help your firstborn adapt to baby (Parents)
11 expert way to help your firstborn adjust to the new baby (Motherly)
The Do-Do's And Don'ts Of Potty Training
Do you have to go potty? Are you sure? Listen now for a few tips to make potty training go smoothly.
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25 Potty Training Tips From Real Moms (Kids Kandoo)
Tips on Starting Potty Training (What to Expect)
Potty Training Tips: 7 Strategies Used By Day Care Teachers (Today's Parent)
Tips on Starting Potty Training (What to Expect)
Potty Training Tips: 7 Strategies Used By Day Care Teachers (Today's Parent)