Babycenter.com gives some great advice and background on separation anxiety and your little ones. They offer tips and advice on when you may see separation anxiety, how to prepare for separation issues, and how to make it easier for your little one. Click here to read the article.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
Tall Tales
We have all heard our little ones bend the truth as they tell stories. But the question is, when is this just an overactive imagination and when do you consider it lying?
Why Toddlers Lie
Generally, there are three main reasons toddlers lies:
1. They have a strong imagination and are making up stories
2. They lie out of fear of being punished when they know they did something wrong
3. They lie so they can feel special, or make friends
All of these activities are normal for young children.
Tips on How to React
• Don’t make a big issue of the lie
• Don’t react with fear or anger
• Respond calmly and let your toddler know that you are aware of the lie
• If they are lying to avoid consequences, explain the lying to hide bad behavior makes the situation worse.
• Make sure to give your children lots of praise when they do tell the truth
When Lies Become a Problem
Here are some signs lying is becoming a problem:
If the frequency, seriousness, and behavior surrounding the lie becomes problematic.
If your child continues to lie as they become older and right and wrong become more defined
In general, lying is perfectly normal and it is part of growing up and fitting in for toddlers. Help your children define the lines between truth and lies and given them a great start in life.
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Why Toddlers Lie
Generally, there are three main reasons toddlers lies:
1. They have a strong imagination and are making up stories
2. They lie out of fear of being punished when they know they did something wrong
3. They lie so they can feel special, or make friends
All of these activities are normal for young children.
Tips on How to React
• Don’t make a big issue of the lie
• Don’t react with fear or anger
• Respond calmly and let your toddler know that you are aware of the lie
• If they are lying to avoid consequences, explain the lying to hide bad behavior makes the situation worse.
• Make sure to give your children lots of praise when they do tell the truth
When Lies Become a Problem
Here are some signs lying is becoming a problem:
If the frequency, seriousness, and behavior surrounding the lie becomes problematic.
If your child continues to lie as they become older and right and wrong become more defined
In general, lying is perfectly normal and it is part of growing up and fitting in for toddlers. Help your children define the lines between truth and lies and given them a great start in life.
For more information on Goddard Ashburn please visit our website: http://bit.ly/1wYOYNW
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Home Safety: Hidden Risks to Kids
As caregivers we secure bookcases, keep the medicine out of reach and use outlet protectors to keep our children safe around the house. Here is a great article about some other everyday things in the home that can pose hidden dangers. Click here to read the article.
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Monday, September 19, 2016
Helping Children Adapt To A New Sibling
When a new member of the family is introduced to their sibling it is an exciting time. But it can also be a difficult time for the new brother or sister. Here are some tips that might help make the transition a little easier.
The older the sibling the more difficult it can be for them to adapt.
· Child under 18 months of age may have fewer issues adapting to a new sibling. They might not understand or recognize the change that is about to occur.
· Children between 18 months and 3 years of age may have a more difficult time. They are old enough to recognize and comprehend change, but they still might have difficulty talking about their feelings.
· Older children will have an easier time because they can discuss the impact of a new sibling with others, which can ultimately help them adapt.
Setting the stage for this change is important. Here are a few tactics you can use to prepare siblings
· Read books to your child about the introduction of a new sibling.
· Involve siblings in the preparation activities including shopping, decorating and preparing the new room.
· Ask your child to make a special gift to give to their new sibling.
· Attend a sibling prep class at a local hospital. They learn about topics such as what to expect on the big day and how to be careful around new babies.
· Once the baby is here, ask the sibling to be a little helper.
You might experience regression with your child. Some signs of regression include: being more demanding, more bathroom accidents and trouble sleeping. Keep your cool when your child demonstrates these behaviors because in most cases this is temporary and it will pass after a few month.
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The older the sibling the more difficult it can be for them to adapt.
· Child under 18 months of age may have fewer issues adapting to a new sibling. They might not understand or recognize the change that is about to occur.
· Children between 18 months and 3 years of age may have a more difficult time. They are old enough to recognize and comprehend change, but they still might have difficulty talking about their feelings.
· Older children will have an easier time because they can discuss the impact of a new sibling with others, which can ultimately help them adapt.
Setting the stage for this change is important. Here are a few tactics you can use to prepare siblings
· Read books to your child about the introduction of a new sibling.
· Involve siblings in the preparation activities including shopping, decorating and preparing the new room.
· Ask your child to make a special gift to give to their new sibling.
· Attend a sibling prep class at a local hospital. They learn about topics such as what to expect on the big day and how to be careful around new babies.
· Once the baby is here, ask the sibling to be a little helper.
You might experience regression with your child. Some signs of regression include: being more demanding, more bathroom accidents and trouble sleeping. Keep your cool when your child demonstrates these behaviors because in most cases this is temporary and it will pass after a few month.
For more information on Goddard Ashburn please visit our website: http://bit.ly/1wYOYNW
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
When Good Kids Play the Bad Guy
Scholastic.com talks about when your little one starts to act out both good and bad roles and how it’s all part of them growing up. Read this informative article to learn more. Click here to read the whole article.
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Monday, September 12, 2016
Easy School Mornings
Do you suffer from morning madness? I am talking about the mad rush to get out of the house before school. Getting dressed, eating breakfast, making lunch and getting on the bus or in the car. It sounds simple but, it’s not an easy task. I don’t have all the answers to make your morning run smoothly but, here are a few tips that might help.
Your morning will go better with a little preparation at night
Make lunches the night before and stick them in the fridge.
Select, iron and lay clothes out at night. This is also a way to make older children more responsible for selecting which clothes they want to wear.
Make your children pack their book bag to save time in the morning.
Everything works better when you are in a routine
Make a checklist to keep track of morning tasks.
Establish times for the completion of each task and stick to them.
Find a routine that works for the family and try not to deviate from it.
Organize your morning
Establish a place for shoes, hats, and coats so that in the morning you know where they are.
Have your children organize their books and supplies and keep them by the door.
It’s a hectic life but these tips might help you get back a little control of the morning madness.
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Your morning will go better with a little preparation at night
Make lunches the night before and stick them in the fridge.
Select, iron and lay clothes out at night. This is also a way to make older children more responsible for selecting which clothes they want to wear.
Make your children pack their book bag to save time in the morning.
Everything works better when you are in a routine
Make a checklist to keep track of morning tasks.
Establish times for the completion of each task and stick to them.
Find a routine that works for the family and try not to deviate from it.
Organize your morning
Establish a place for shoes, hats, and coats so that in the morning you know where they are.
Have your children organize their books and supplies and keep them by the door.
It’s a hectic life but these tips might help you get back a little control of the morning madness.
For more information on Goddard Ashburn please visit our website: http://bit.ly/1wYOYNW
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Top 10 Packable Lunches Kids Love
Now since school is under way, you may need to pack school lunches for your kids. Many parents struggle to keep their kids lunches healthy and yummy for their little ones. We found a few ideas to keep lunches exciting this school year. Click here to read the whole article.
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Monday, September 5, 2016
Helping your little one to learn rules
Rules are an important life skill. At home, at school and then at work, rules are a fact of life. So starting early to begin to teach and reinforce the importance of your children following rules is a good idea. You might be asking yourself, how early can I start to teach this skill? Well, studies have shown that kids start to understand the difference between right and wrong as early as a year one-year-old. And, since rules are based on right and wrong you can start with some very basic rules at this age.
• Young babies need one-word reinforcement. Use the words no and yes to reinforce good from bad. As your child gets older, begin to introduce the consequence behind the rule. No, don’t do that, because you will get hurt.
• Be specific about rules as your baby develops. For example, no don’t color in that picture book. Rules aren't always black and white; it’s o/k to color in a coloring book but not in a picture book.
• Like teaching any skill, it is important to be consistent with rules. It may be a pain to always be the enforcer but if kids know rules can be bent or broken they will try to bend them and break them.
Your child looks to you and other adults to provide structure to their lives. Rules can actually provide comfort, support, and boundaries to your child. This can help them become confident teens and well-adjusted adults.
For more information on Goddard Ashburn please visit our website : http://bit.ly/1wYOYNW
• Young babies need one-word reinforcement. Use the words no and yes to reinforce good from bad. As your child gets older, begin to introduce the consequence behind the rule. No, don’t do that, because you will get hurt.
• Be specific about rules as your baby develops. For example, no don’t color in that picture book. Rules aren't always black and white; it’s o/k to color in a coloring book but not in a picture book.
• Like teaching any skill, it is important to be consistent with rules. It may be a pain to always be the enforcer but if kids know rules can be bent or broken they will try to bend them and break them.
Your child looks to you and other adults to provide structure to their lives. Rules can actually provide comfort, support, and boundaries to your child. This can help them become confident teens and well-adjusted adults.
For more information on Goddard Ashburn please visit our website : http://bit.ly/1wYOYNW
Helping your little one to learn rules
Rules are an important life skill. At home, at school and then at work, rules are a fact of life. So starting early to begin to teach and reinforce the importance of your children following rules is a good idea. You might be asking yourself, how early can I start to teach this skill? Well, studies have shown that kids start to understand the difference between right and wrong as early as a year one-year-old. And, since rules are based on right and wrong you can start with some very basic rules at this age.
• Young babies need one-word reinforcement. Use the words no and yes to reinforce good from bad. As your child gets older, begin to introduce the consequence behind the rule. No, don’t do that, because you will get hurt.
• Be specific about rules as your baby develops. For example, no don’t color in that picture book. Rules aren't always black and white; it’s o/k to color in a coloring book but not in a picture book.
• Like teaching any skill, it is important to be consistent with rules. It may be a pain to always be the enforcer but if kids know rules can be bent or broken they will try to bend them and break them.
Your child looks to you and other adults to provide structure to their lives. Rules can actually provide comfort, support, and boundaries to your child. This can help them become confident teens and well-adjusted adults.
For more information on Goddard Ashburn please visit our website : http://bit.ly/1wYOYNW
• Young babies need one-word reinforcement. Use the words no and yes to reinforce good from bad. As your child gets older, begin to introduce the consequence behind the rule. No, don’t do that, because you will get hurt.
• Be specific about rules as your baby develops. For example, no don’t color in that picture book. Rules aren't always black and white; it’s o/k to color in a coloring book but not in a picture book.
• Like teaching any skill, it is important to be consistent with rules. It may be a pain to always be the enforcer but if kids know rules can be bent or broken they will try to bend them and break them.
Your child looks to you and other adults to provide structure to their lives. Rules can actually provide comfort, support, and boundaries to your child. This can help them become confident teens and well-adjusted adults.
For more information on Goddard Ashburn please visit our website : http://bit.ly/1wYOYNW
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