I share info about the health, safety, development, education, & behavior of children & adolescents; along w/ self-care topics for parents & caregivers.
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6 Mar 2018
"Spanking does not produce good behavior. In fact, it is linked to increases in a wide variety of negative... fb.me/493zqSpdP
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11 Dec 2021
Holiday gatherings of family and friends give parents a special chance to teach their daughters an empowering lesson: you don't owe anyone your physical affection. Here's why it's so valuable to let kids choose who they hug. amightygirl.com/blog?p=21616
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14 Oct 2021
Talking to PreK about consent.
"Ms Allie, Billy tried to give me a hug without asking."
"Friends, stop what you are doing, I have a question. What do you need to do before you give a friend a hug?"
All my PreK students:"Ask."
"Yes and if they say no you say OK."
"OK."
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21 Jun 2021
90 books friends - and no good excuses not to read them with your kids. There is something for everyone and some really amazing additions to this annual list. Grandad’s Camper, My Sister Sam, and Pride Puppy are my new favorites!! #lgbtq #kidlit
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24 Apr 2021
Should kids always be expected to share? Not everyone thinks so: facebook.com/100012889261389…
#SettingBoundaries #communication #sharing #SocialSkills
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19 Apr 2021
Are wearing masks with your little one a battle? Use these 7 tips to make it part of your family routine: go.zerotothree.org/masks #parenting
14 Apr 2021
Tantrums are normal. There are ways both to prevent tantrums & to respond productively to them.
#toddlers #tantrums #EarlyChildhood #ChildDevelopment #YoungChildren #ChildrenAndBehavior #PositiveGuidance #PositiveDiscipline #DevelopmentallyAppropriateExpectations #GuideAndTeach
11 Apr 2021
Remember, tantrums are often a toddler's way of showing you they are overwhelmed by their feelings and need your support. bit.ly/3f6vQJC
#parentingtips #earlychildhood #toddlertantrums #childdevelopment
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23 Mar 2021
Schools, stop rewarding 100% attendance. It is ableist.
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19 Aug 2020
Developmentally Appropriate Practice doesn’t mean free play with no adult agenda 100% of the time.Though some days or for some students it might. It means understanding what a child’s developmental needs are and knowing how to meet them. This will be challenging for remote. (1/5)
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30 May 2020
Protest is a vital part of an engaged community - explain this to your children with these picture books that tackle a tough topic.
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23 May 2020
We hope your Eid is filled with kindness and love! Eid Mubarak!
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20 May 2020
Crafts aren't popular in ECE circles, while I don't use a lot of crafts in my classroom and focus art on process art largely, I'm finding crafts to be useful for distance learning. I can send home specific crafts that target skills like scissor skills, hand strength (1/4)#ECE
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13 Mar 2020
“Kids are built to move, and having more time for unstructured, outdoor play is essentially like a reset button.” — Debbie Rhea, Ed.D. #Playmatters #OutdoorPlay
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23 Sep 2019
Spanking children can damage their brain. #RealScience #StopHittingKids
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1 Jun 2019
Burying pet rabbits in gardens could spread deadly virus, vets warn theguardian.com/environment/…
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1 Jun 2019
This is why parents want professionals to #presumecompetence.
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30 May 2019
IDK who needs to hear this, but poverty-wage workers cannot budget their way to economic stability. Offering financial literacy workshops when what they need is a living wage is insulting and immoral.
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3 Jun 2019
A reminder that, as I was taught, “nothing is inherently reinforcing or punishing.” This is just as true with people. A great example relates to students in classrooms. Some don’t like public... facebook.com/story.php?story…
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