Your toddler is three years old and does not cooperate her new love is the word "no".She is very egotistic. You have to be firm in a loving way and be patient because your toddler is going through a stage of development. You have to set limits and be serious about it she will cry because she cannot do what her brain is telling her. She will get over it and when she stops crying in a calm voice explain why the behavior is not acceptable ,then guide her to the behavior that you want. She may have a strong temperament it means you have to adjust your parenting style compliment her.
Cooperating is one of the skills that is needed in order to be successful in kindergarten. Keep guiding your toddler .
Sharing information and advice on the most critical time... The first 2000 Days. What are some things you can look out for and some activities you can do with infants/toddlers to get them through the various developmental milestones before they get to school. Also I will share information for the caregivers from age appropriate books to setting up classrooms.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
Sabree will be on the adio
Good morning I will be on the radio in a few minutes. If you would like to listen log on to www.zeno radio .com select Jamaica and the select crazy vibez radio click and listen or yoou gan listen on the go 518-412-1094
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Did you get your ticket yet... Infant Toddler Pajama Jam 2/7/15
There is still time to purchase your tickets...join us and spread the word...
Infant Toddler Pajama Jam
Infant Toddler Pajama Jam
For families with children 5 years and under
*Art & Crafts * Story time * Music * Face painting * Cooking * Toddler Yoga * Mask parade * And more !!
Wear your pajamas...Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the parade
Saturday, February 7, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
155 E 22nd St NY, NY 10010
(btwn 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave)
$ 25 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
$15 small family (1 adult and 1 child)
($5 for each additional family member including the child)
For info contact:
Daseta Gray 347-524-4178 * Reeshemah Brightley 917-721-3648
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Painting is a very important experience
Friday, January 23, 2015
Infant Toddler Pajama Jam Sat. Feb 7, 2015 11:00am - 2:00pm
We are hosting a party just for you and your little one...join us and spread the word...
Infant Toddler Pajama Jam
Infant Toddler Pajama Jam
For families with children 5 years and under
*Art & Crafts * Story time * Music * Face painting * Cooking * Toddler Yoga * Mask parade * And more !!
Wear your pajamas...Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the parade
Saturday, February 7, 2015
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
155 E 22nd St NY, NY 10010
(btwn 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave)
$ 25 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
$15 small family (1 adult and 1 child)
($5 for each additional family member including the child)
For info contact:
Daseta Gray 347-524-4178 * Reeshemah Brightley 917-721-3648
Vendor opportunity available contact us at SabreeEducationServices@gmail.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Observations- help teachers to plan
When children are in care daycare,pre-school,provider mother in other words formal childcare the teachers are required to record children's work. This is done in several ways for example - keeping samples of the child's work paintings,writings,recording conversations ,taking pictures of a structure that the child makes for example in the block area and also writing observations.
An observation is : just looking at a behavior that a child is displaying and writing it down as it is happening without disrupting the child . Observations must be objective ,only writing what you see .
Usually this behavior is initiated by the child. This information is can be used in several ways:
An observation is : just looking at a behavior that a child is displaying and writing it down as it is happening without disrupting the child . Observations must be objective ,only writing what you see .
Usually this behavior is initiated by the child. This information is can be used in several ways:
- To individualize for the child ,seeing where the child's strength are and what she needs help in
- If a teacher has a concern and need to discuss it with the parent (parent teacher conference ) she will use the data that she has collected to demonstrate why she has a concern
- If the child needs an evaluation for special services the data will be referred to as well
- Helps with planning for the class
- Helps when teachers have team meetings
- To determine developmental delays
These are just a few ways that observations may be used.
One of the special needs that may come up is the need for occupational therapy . This was posted a while back. Remember that you can look at older post .
As a parent arming yourself with knowledge about developmental mile stones will give you a heads up.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Reminder message: Support--creating an Chinese Immersion program in a Harlem school
Reminder and email correction
Please share this information with other families within the Harlem community. My friend J Pearllinda Vanburen worked very hard to get to this point and we want to help her get this program into the schools curriculum. Show your support and share the information.
Please share this information with other families within the Harlem community. My friend J Pearllinda Vanburen worked very hard to get to this point and we want to help her get this program into the schools curriculum. Show your support and share the information.
GREAT NEWS
We have identified a school in Harlem PS 125 @425 w.123rd street ,NYC , NY 10027 that is eager to start a Chinese Immersion program starting with K or pre -K depending on the grant and we will be having a meeting with Principle Reginald Higgins on Wed.Jan 21st 2015@ 1pm.
All Harlem parents interested in sending their children to an excellent Mandarin immersion school headed by a principle who's goal is to have an IBS school should attend this meeting or send principle Reginald Higgins a letter stating your interest to the above address ASAP. The school will be having a Japanese track but NOT French as previously stated. There is also a grant in place for starting a Mandarin K- class so please attend , send a letter or your child's caretaker to the meeting. There is a program outline that will be presented at the meeting by the owner of Manhattan Mandarin who has been instrumental in this process with us. I would also encourage those who know parents interested in a Mandarin Immersion education to copy and forward this to your friends with children 1-5.
We have identified a school in Harlem PS 125 @425 w.123rd street ,NYC , NY 10027 that is eager to start a Chinese Immersion program starting with K or pre -K depending on the grant and we will be having a meeting with Principle Reginald Higgins on Wed.Jan 21st 2015@ 1pm.
All Harlem parents interested in sending their children to an excellent Mandarin immersion school headed by a principle who's goal is to have an IBS school should attend this meeting or send principle Reginald Higgins a letter stating your interest to the above address ASAP. The school will be having a Japanese track but NOT French as previously stated. There is also a grant in place for starting a Mandarin K- class so please attend , send a letter or your child's caretaker to the meeting. There is a program outline that will be presented at the meeting by the owner of Manhattan Mandarin who has been instrumental in this process with us. I would also encourage those who know parents interested in a Mandarin Immersion education to copy and forward this to your friends with children 1-5.
Breaking down the components of the brain
The occipital lobes, at the back of the brain, control vision. The parietal lobes are associated with bodily sensations like heat, cold, pressure, and pain. The temporal lobes are involved with hearing, language skills, and social understanding, including perception of other people’s eyes and faces. The frontal lobes are associated with memory, abstract thinking, planning, and impulse control. The forward-most section of the frontal lobes is a distinct area referred to as the prefrontal cortex. This is the last brain area to mature, undergoing important developmental changes as late as adolescence. The prefrontal cortex is the location of our most advanced cognitive functions, including attention, motivation, and goal-directed behavior.
The next time she tries to do some "crazy" stuff step back. Take a breath. And remember her brain is still developing and various sections control different functions but most importantly the brain develops in a sequence.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Bring your favorite teddy and join us
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Experience is the key ingredient -Building road 3.1 yrs old
When you allow your toddler to develop their creativity these are some of the interesting designs they come up with. Sometimes when we interrupt the thought process from 10 months they do not have an opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills.
This is also a part of social emotional development . Self-esteem
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Correction
Good morning ,
Just want to point out an error in today's post . Ajani is 3 yrs and 3 months . Sorry for the typo. I would like to thank one of our dedicated reader Miss J for letting us know.
Just want to point out an error in today's post . Ajani is 3 yrs and 3 months . Sorry for the typo. I would like to thank one of our dedicated reader Miss J for letting us know.
What effect does quality of child care during infant-toddlerhood
You are able to search the blog however, from time to time I think it's important to repost some key entries. A reminder for long time readers and information for new subscribers especially parents with infants.
You can take a look at this :
http://www.
Timing of high-quality child care and cognitive, language, and pre-academic development
Li, Weilin, 01/01/2012
This study used data from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Study of Early Child Care to examine the effects of high- versus low-quality child care during 2 developmental periods (infant-toddler hood and preschool). The findings indicated that quality of child care in the infant-toddler period was positively and significantly related to cognitive development, and memory. Specifically, high quality care in the infant-toddler period was associated with higher cognitive development scores at 24 months. Additionally, higher quality infant-toddler care was associated with better memory scores at 54 months for children in low-quality child care in the preschool period. Children who received high-quality child care in the preschool period obtained higher language, reading and math scores at 54 months of age. Among those who received high-quality care in preschool, those who also received high-quality infant-toddler care scored higher on reading and math compared to those who received low-quality infant-toddler care. The authors conclude that this study provides evidence supporting the importance of timing (periods of differential growth and responsiveness) for human development, and that gains need to be maintained through long-term exposure to high quality education. Additionally, they suggest a strategy of distributing child care investments across early childhood periods as opposed to focusing on one or the other (infant-toddler or preschool). Limitations of the study are also discussed.
You can take a look at this :
http://www.
Timing of high-quality child care and cognitive, language, and pre-academic development
Li, Weilin, 01/01/2012
This study used data from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Study of Early Child Care to examine the effects of high- versus low-quality child care during 2 developmental periods (infant-toddler hood and preschool). The findings indicated that quality of child care in the infant-toddler period was positively and significantly related to cognitive development, and memory. Specifically, high quality care in the infant-toddler period was associated with higher cognitive development scores at 24 months. Additionally, higher quality infant-toddler care was associated with better memory scores at 54 months for children in low-quality child care in the preschool period. Children who received high-quality child care in the preschool period obtained higher language, reading and math scores at 54 months of age. Among those who received high-quality care in preschool, those who also received high-quality infant-toddler care scored higher on reading and math compared to those who received low-quality infant-toddler care. The authors conclude that this study provides evidence supporting the importance of timing (periods of differential growth and responsiveness) for human development, and that gains need to be maintained through long-term exposure to high quality education. Additionally, they suggest a strategy of distributing child care investments across early childhood periods as opposed to focusing on one or the other (infant-toddler or preschool). Limitations of the study are also discussed.
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Friday, January 16, 2015
Honesty-During the infant/toddler years
Observation
Date January 9,2015
Gender -Boy
Age-3 years and 18 months
Time-4.30 pm
It is said that all behaviors can be traced back to the infant/toddler years.Quality care during these years can also reduce crime . I have been reading these information and I believe it but actually experiencing it makes a difference.
I am sitting in the living room and I do not hear Ajani . I called his name .He answers yes na-na "where are you " I am hiding". I walked to the hall way and he is covered with a sheet . What are you doing nothing it's a secret . A few minutes later i went back lift up the sheet to check what he is doing. He had a small container of M/Ms in his hand and dropped it on the floor as I picked up the sheet. The container was open and he was chewing one. "You know that we don't want you eating candy why did you say that you are doing nothing . That is not nice for you to do. " I said to him in a stern voice . I leave the candy in the same spot and demand that he go and sit on the couch and relax. He went to the couch and began to cry. I will not hide the candy because he has to learn that when we say that he should not do a behavior he should not. He also has to learn to trust himself and to self-regulate as a care giver you have to guide the brain toward socially acceptable behavior.It is very important to be calm and explain the behavior that is desired.
Let's look at this behavior based on brain development
His brain knows that he should not do that behavior
His impulse in the brain tells him to hide and do it
His brain tells him to say that he is not doing anything
You can clearly see that three major areas of the brain is well developed the last part is not : the cerebral cortex , it controls most of our conscious ,voluntary actions this is the last part of the brain to finis developing,and development is not complete until the mid 20s. Therefore guiding your infant /him towards the desired behavior is critical.
Date January 9,2015
Gender -Boy
Age-3 years and 18 months
Time-4.30 pm
It is said that all behaviors can be traced back to the infant/toddler years.Quality care during these years can also reduce crime . I have been reading these information and I believe it but actually experiencing it makes a difference.
I am sitting in the living room and I do not hear Ajani . I called his name .He answers yes na-na "where are you " I am hiding". I walked to the hall way and he is covered with a sheet . What are you doing nothing it's a secret . A few minutes later i went back lift up the sheet to check what he is doing. He had a small container of M/Ms in his hand and dropped it on the floor as I picked up the sheet. The container was open and he was chewing one. "You know that we don't want you eating candy why did you say that you are doing nothing . That is not nice for you to do. " I said to him in a stern voice . I leave the candy in the same spot and demand that he go and sit on the couch and relax. He went to the couch and began to cry. I will not hide the candy because he has to learn that when we say that he should not do a behavior he should not. He also has to learn to trust himself and to self-regulate as a care giver you have to guide the brain toward socially acceptable behavior.It is very important to be calm and explain the behavior that is desired.
Let's look at this behavior based on brain development
His brain knows that he should not do that behavior
His impulse in the brain tells him to hide and do it
His brain tells him to say that he is not doing anything
You can clearly see that three major areas of the brain is well developed the last part is not : the cerebral cortex , it controls most of our conscious ,voluntary actions this is the last part of the brain to finis developing,and development is not complete until the mid 20s. Therefore guiding your infant /him towards the desired behavior is critical.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Taking things what does not belongs to you
Observation
January 9,2015
Time-3.20 pm
Age 3 yrs 18 mos
Today I had a meeting and Ajani was with me . The host asked me if he can give the toddler a candy. I told him yes.At the end of the meeting the toddler took up the container of candy and attempted to put it in his knap-sack.
I explained to him that the candy does not belong to him and he cannot take it. He began to cry "I want it he says".
It is important that you guide infants/toddlers toward socially acceptable behaviors .You are helping to wire their brains for school and life. And keep in mind that the toddler is very impulsive because the last section of the brain ,the cerebral cortex will not be fully developed until mid 20s.
If you are not in tune with your toddler you will miss these opportunities to guide.
I will share this with you from: For Our Babies by Ronald Lally:
With all this knowledge it is now evident that much of what gets in the way of successful functioning in later years can be linked back to missed lessons , under developed skills,and detrimental experiences that shaped early development of the brain.
January 9,2015
Time-3.20 pm
Age 3 yrs 18 mos
Today I had a meeting and Ajani was with me . The host asked me if he can give the toddler a candy. I told him yes.At the end of the meeting the toddler took up the container of candy and attempted to put it in his knap-sack.
I explained to him that the candy does not belong to him and he cannot take it. He began to cry "I want it he says".
It is important that you guide infants/toddlers toward socially acceptable behaviors .You are helping to wire their brains for school and life. And keep in mind that the toddler is very impulsive because the last section of the brain ,the cerebral cortex will not be fully developed until mid 20s.
If you are not in tune with your toddler you will miss these opportunities to guide.
I will share this with you from: For Our Babies by Ronald Lally:
With all this knowledge it is now evident that much of what gets in the way of successful functioning in later years can be linked back to missed lessons , under developed skills,and detrimental experiences that shaped early development of the brain.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Play and brain development
I spoke about play as it relates to learning especially in the child care setting. Now here is a scientist speaking about the research they have done as it relates to play.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
You're invited...Pop Up Baby & Wee™ class 1/15/14 @ Brooklyn Children's Musuem
An opportunity for parents, grandparents and caregivers to engage with their infants and toddlers thru various activities: story time, music, art, discovery & language development.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 St. Mark's Ave
Bklyn, NY 11213
(btwn Brooklyn Ave and Kingston Ave)
**Free**
Monday, January 12, 2015
The Limbic system-- 6 month old
This section of the brain is responsible for processing emotions. it is very important that you help your baby to manage her emotions. You can start this at 6 months. When your baby is crying for her bottle you can say" joy you don't need to cry look I am making it" let the baby observer you preparing the bottle. You must remember that young children learn from consistency and repetition along with patience. You should not yell at the baby. Over time the baby will develop trust and when you say don't cry I am making your bottle she will just wait. This guidance will help your baby to manage her emotion and she will develop discipline and will not throw a tantrum. Once you reason with your baby and explain what is happening she will understand. Managing emotions are a critical part of development.
Empathy is also important for you to teach your baby.
Empathy is also important for you to teach your baby.
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
Brief video--Houshold Objects
We discuss what you should do to get your babies and toddlers ready for school. We share how toys help develop her language skills
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Saturday, January 10, 2015
Brief video--Toys and Language
We discuss what you should do to get your babies and toddlers ready for school. We share how toys help develop her language skills.
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Friday, January 9, 2015
Upcoming sessions at Children's Museum of the Arts
I wanted to send out a reminder about the upcoming sessions of classes at CMA. Registration is now open for Winter WEE Arts Classes (ages 5 and under), Spring After School Classes (ages 5+), and Spring Break Art Colony Classes (ages 6-12).
Please see descriptions for all of the classes below and attached for corresponding photos that can be credited to the Children's Museum of the Arts.
Venue: Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton St. New York, NY 10009
General Phone & Email: 212-274-0986, info@
Contact: Anna DuBose, External Affairs Manager, adubose@cmany.org
Event: Winter WEE Arts Classes
Price: $355 for the semester
Ages: 1-5
Description: CMA's WEE Arts classes are designed to introduce art making to children as young as 1, encouraging self expression, socialization, and creative thinking. These small weekly classes allow you to get to know other families, fostering a sense of community. Each class is developmentally appropriate for the age indicated. Give your child a head start in pre-school by registering them in a semester of WEE Arts Classes. For a list of available classes and more information, visit http://cmany.org/
Website with full list of classes: http://cmany.org/
Venue: Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton St. New York, NY 10009
General Phone & Email: 212-274-0986, info@
Contact: Anna DuBose, External Affairs Manager, adubose@cmany.org
Event: Spring After School Classes
Price: $500 for the semester
Ages: 5-15
Description: CMA's After School program offers semester-long classes in a range of mediums for young artists ages 5-15. CMA Teaching Artists help your child refine their art techniques, develop their own artistic voice, and build their critical thinking kills. After School classes offerings are perfect for both new and returning students. Our classes are designed so that each semester your children explore new art mediums or build upon their skills in their favorite medium. It is recommended to repeat our classes, perfecting a technique takes years! For the most up to date list of available classes and more information, visit http://cmany.org/
Time: All classes run 4-5:30 PM with drop-off and supervised play from 3:30-4 PM
Website with full list of classes: http://cmany.org/
Venue: Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton St. New York, NY 10009
General Phone & Email: 212-274-0986, info@
Contact: Anna DuBose, External Affairs Manager, adubose@cmany.org
Event: Spring Art Colony Day Camp
Price: $595 per week
Ages: 6-12
Description: Looking to fill your child’s spring break? Find a truly collaborative art making experience in CMA’s Art Colony Day Camp. Art Colony allows students to immerse themselves in innovative arts courses taught by professional teaching artists. Classes run from 10 AM-4 PM, with supervised play from 9-10 AM and 4-5 PM included. EChoose from 4 different weeks of classes for children ages 6-12, so that you can find the class that fits best with your schedule!
Class Offerings & Dates:
Bookmaking, February 16-20
Puppets on Film, February 16-20
Fashion Design, March 16-20
Claymation, March 23-27
Ceramics, April 6-10
Illustrating Stories, April 6-10
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Thursday, January 8, 2015
Site words...Kindergarten (primary school)
Remember to space this out. Learning should be fun. Many parents don't know this information until their toddler arrives at school. This information is universal.
Complete Kindergarten List
| all | am | are | at |
| ate | be | black | brown |
| but | came | did | do |
| eat | four | get | good |
| have | he | into | like |
| must | new | no | now |
| on | our | out | please |
| pretty | ran | ride | saw |
| say | she | so | soon |
| that | there | they | this |
| too | under | want | was |
| well | went | what | white |
| who | will | with | yes |
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Site words..Pre-K (nursery school)
Remember as you develop your toddler activities should be done simultaneously.
You read about the importance of language, vocabulary, blends and reading. Now I will show you some key information you need to help your toddler with.
Site words. You may ask, "what are those?". Site word are words you can not pronounce, learn by action or by pictures. You have to see them and just learn them. Here is the list of words she should know for pre-k. You don't have to sit her down and make her memorize using flash cards.
As you read books with her point to each word. There are several easy read books that emphasis the site words.
We actually sell a few easy reader and story books.
Here is an activity you can do as well. Take cardboard cut strips and on each strip write a site word. Each day or a few times a week take out at least 2 words and make a game of it. Especially if you just read a story that had one or both of those words.
The key is not to make her feel overwhelmed and rush to have her learn the words because it's needed for her to enter a particular school. Remember learning should be fun and pace it out. Even if she is in school ask her teach what activities you can do at home as well.
You read about the importance of language, vocabulary, blends and reading. Now I will show you some key information you need to help your toddler with.
Site words. You may ask, "what are those?". Site word are words you can not pronounce, learn by action or by pictures. You have to see them and just learn them. Here is the list of words she should know for pre-k. You don't have to sit her down and make her memorize using flash cards.
As you read books with her point to each word. There are several easy read books that emphasis the site words.
We actually sell a few easy reader and story books.
Here is an activity you can do as well. Take cardboard cut strips and on each strip write a site word. Each day or a few times a week take out at least 2 words and make a game of it. Especially if you just read a story that had one or both of those words.
The key is not to make her feel overwhelmed and rush to have her learn the words because it's needed for her to enter a particular school. Remember learning should be fun and pace it out. Even if she is in school ask her teach what activities you can do at home as well.
Complete Preschool List
| a | and | away | big | blue |
| can | come | down | find | for |
| funny | go | help | here | I |
| in | is | it | jump | little |
| look | make | me | my | not |
| one | play | red | run | said |
| see | the | three | to | two |
| up | we | where | yellow | you |
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Supporting Positive Behavior and Taming Toddler Tantrums
Just a note: You really have to get your infant emotionally ready for the various stages. Tantrums occur when they were not taught how to self regulate or transition. That learning process begins the day your bring your baby home.
Now if Ajani wants something and I explain to him he can not have it he will fuss as he is still learning. However, he does not fuss or cry for long as I helped develop his ability to self regulate and self sooth.
| Supporting Positive Behavior and Taming Toddler Tantrums: Learning Techniques to Promote Self-Regulation Using the Happiest Toddler on the Block Program |
| Editor's Note: Cathy Collyer, OTR, LMT is a pediatric occupational therapist and licensed massage therapist in private practice in southern Westchester county. She is a nationally certified Happiest Baby on the Block educator and a certified infant massage instructor. She presented this topic on October 30th at a NYZTT Roundtable. She can be reached at: tranquilbabiesny@gmail.com Toddlerhood can be a joyous time as young children rapidly gain cognitive and motor skills. This developmental period is also characterized by an increase in the intensity and frequency of tantrums, biting, and other challenging behaviors (Wakschlag et al, 2012). Research indicates that the brain's frontal cortex, necessary to achieve impulse control, negotiation, and problem-solving, is undeveloped in toddlers and remains so throughout the stage when they are experiencing significant life events (Marcdante, Kliegman, 2010). These can include gaining a new sibling, toilet training, and separating from the family to attend preschool. Dissonance between a parent 's and a child's temperament can create further frustration in both parties, and strong emotional responses of caregivers to aggression or rejection by the child in anger can occur. Parents and caregivers can feel like they are awash in the same emotional waves as their toddlers! Pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp developed The Happiest Toddler on the Block program through clinical experience and his desire to support families and caregivers as they navigate these early stages of development. The essential elements of his approach are: understanding toddler behavior through a developmental filter, using a style of paraphrasing during conflicts that engages toddlers at their level, and enriching play and routines with specific interactions that build patience, self-control and cooperation. This strategy can be used effectively with special-needs children who demonstrate language and cognitive skills in the 18 month to 4 year-old range. Dr. Karp has dubbed his paraphrasing strategy "The Fast Food Rule," and recommends that adults use developmentally appropriate language with agitated toddlers. In practice, this results in repetition of short phrases that imitate toddler speech. He recommends that gestures and facial expression, and even the adult's speech volume, should reach sufficient intensity to convey to toddlers that their complaints are clearly understood before attempting negotiation. This is the most controversial aspect of his approach for most caregivers and clinicians. Although a departure from the more traditional image of modeling a quiet and mature negotiation, this approach has the effect of fully connecting emotionally with an agitated or demanding toddler. Combined with strategies to build patience, respect and tolerance of limits, the Happiest Toddler on the Block approach supports self-regulation skills in toddlers of all ages REFERENCES Marcdante, K., Kliegman, R., & Behrman, R.E. (2010)Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 6th ed. Saunders. Wakschlag, et al. (2012). Defining the developmental parameters of temper loss in early childhood: Implications for developmental psychopathology. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 55(11), 1099-1108. RESOURCES For more information regarding use of The Happiest Toddler on the Block strategies, see: www.happiestbaby.com (Taken from NYZTT Newsletter) |
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Monday, January 5, 2015
Blends..."th" "st"
As he begins to articulate more he will say a few words incorrectly. You should help him by teaching him how to say the word correctly.
Toddlers have a challenging time with word blends as they have to practice; basically having to exercise their jaw and tongue muscles. Especially the tough to pronounce certain words know as blends.
Many may believe they are stressing their toddler by correcting them. However it's the opposite in order for him to know you must teach. The brain will take the information and "click" the sound. That's the best way to describe it. The click can not occur if he doesn't hear the correct word.
One day Ajani said a word and continued repeating it until he pronounced it correctly and then said, "I did it". It was a word we worked on before.
You don't have to say, "No" then say the correct word. Just say the correct word and you could ask them to repeat it.
Here is a little "chant"
This and That Met for a Chat. This was Thin. That was Fat. I Like Think Things. I Like Fat. I Like This one I like That.
You are repeating the "th" blend. Hence the capitalization. Growing up both mom and I were not sure why the nursery school teacher in Jamaica would give us this chant (when she was in school and when I was in school) but now that I have Ajani we realize why.
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Toddlers have a challenging time with word blends as they have to practice; basically having to exercise their jaw and tongue muscles. Especially the tough to pronounce certain words know as blends.
Many may believe they are stressing their toddler by correcting them. However it's the opposite in order for him to know you must teach. The brain will take the information and "click" the sound. That's the best way to describe it. The click can not occur if he doesn't hear the correct word.
One day Ajani said a word and continued repeating it until he pronounced it correctly and then said, "I did it". It was a word we worked on before.
You don't have to say, "No" then say the correct word. Just say the correct word and you could ask them to repeat it.
Here is a little "chant"
This and That Met for a Chat. This was Thin. That was Fat. I Like Think Things. I Like Fat. I Like This one I like That.
You are repeating the "th" blend. Hence the capitalization. Growing up both mom and I were not sure why the nursery school teacher in Jamaica would give us this chant (when she was in school and when I was in school) but now that I have Ajani we realize why.
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Sunday, January 4, 2015
Interactions... Nuture and Nature
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This information is most vital for parents with infants. It is also helpful for child care providers working with infants.
We always try to put scientific research into basic everyday language that is useful to you or someone you may know.
Experiences really are important, especially healthy experiences we give our infants and toddlers. Do not wait until they arrive at school for them to be exposed to certain things such as the museum, instruments, age appropriate books, toddler performances. A party is an experience they will have don't allow that to be the main experience you give them. Even when they are in school there are still experience you can give them.
The below excerpt is food for thought...
This information is most vital for parents with infants. It is also helpful for child care providers working with infants.
We always try to put scientific research into basic everyday language that is useful to you or someone you may know.
Experiences really are important, especially healthy experiences we give our infants and toddlers. Do not wait until they arrive at school for them to be exposed to certain things such as the museum, instruments, age appropriate books, toddler performances. A party is an experience they will have don't allow that to be the main experience you give them. Even when they are in school there are still experience you can give them.
The below excerpt is food for thought...
...understanding that development is influenced by an interaction between nature
and nurture; that everyone is born with a unique genetic predisposition, but a large part of development is very much influenced by
personal experience and by the environment in which children live.So, one point that was made very strongly in the report was
that this long-standing scientific debate of nature versus nurture is, from a
science perspective, a dead issue. There's no such
thing as nature without nurture or nurture without nature.
importance of paying more attention to the social and
emotional development of young children, not instead of the more traditional
focus on their intellectual development and their language development, but equally important.
And the reason for that is because there is a very strong science of emotional
development and social development. We have a great
deal of brain research that tells us how emotions are very much embedded in the
architecture of the brain and the function of the brain.
So the report
was very clear, particularly in speaking to some of the debates going on in our
country right now about whether we should be focusing more, for example, in
Head Start, on early literacy experiences. Our conclusion from the science is
that absolutely early literacy
experiences are very important for young children, but they're no more
important than paying attention to children's social health and their emotional
well-being.
Source: Children of the Code, interview with Dr. Shonkoff
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Saturday, January 3, 2015
What is your favorite toy?
I wasn't sure what to title this post. A few days ago I was reflecting on a visit we took to the Brooklyn Children's Museum over the summer.
We participated in a mask making workshop. The instructor asked, "what is your favorite toy?"
I wondered if Ajani would be able to answer that question since I've never asked him that before. Luckily, he was the last toddler to answer the question. He was able to give an answer simply because he heard everyone else (he had the opportunity to experience the question).
I realized I titled the blog this way to give you something to think about.
Every step of the way you should give him language by asking him questions. Teaching him to develop his thoughts. The answers may be 1 or 2 words and that is ok as it should be. It is up to you to put the answer in a complete sentence; you are developing language and building vocabulary.
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We participated in a mask making workshop. The instructor asked, "what is your favorite toy?"
I wondered if Ajani would be able to answer that question since I've never asked him that before. Luckily, he was the last toddler to answer the question. He was able to give an answer simply because he heard everyone else (he had the opportunity to experience the question).
I realized I titled the blog this way to give you something to think about.
Every step of the way you should give him language by asking him questions. Teaching him to develop his thoughts. The answers may be 1 or 2 words and that is ok as it should be. It is up to you to put the answer in a complete sentence; you are developing language and building vocabulary.
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Friday, January 2, 2015
School selection...another task...start early
Once your son is 3 months old many mothers have to return to work. Numerous times people ask )or post on parent groups I am part of) for recommendations on a child care program.
Before looking around for a program you should decide if you want a progressive environment or a traditional environment.
Play is a major part of the learning process during the first 2000 days of life. Many parents think that if their toddler is in school and only engage in play they are not learning.
Remember at this state learning should be fun and a great deal is taught during play.
I know many people love research and so I pulled this information up to share. You can visit the link to read the full article as well as other helpful articles.
Before looking around for a program you should decide if you want a progressive environment or a traditional environment.
Play is a major part of the learning process during the first 2000 days of life. Many parents think that if their toddler is in school and only engage in play they are not learning.
Remember at this state learning should be fun and a great deal is taught during play.
I know many people love research and so I pulled this information up to share. You can visit the link to read the full article as well as other helpful articles.
"What is now undeniably clear in the 21st century is that play is essential, vital, critical, and fundamental to a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Without adequate, healthy play, children run the risk of entering school unprepared, growing into teens and adults without needed skills, and failing to meet their potential. Experts at the Institute for Play believe that healthy play in childhood can even prevent violence.
Through joyful, healthy play, children begin a love of learning and prepare for life itself" source: Early Childhood News
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=591
Start looking around for a school the August prior to you enrolling your child into a school. There are so many schools. In order to not feel overwhelmed by the process it is best to start early. You don't want to feel rushed.
For many independent schools you will need to attend an open house, fill out the application, schedule an interview. For day care/family child care/group family day care you should ask if you can visit while the children are there so you can see how they interact with each other and the caregiver.
Many say it is good to visit in the morning as that's when the children are most alert.
I hope this information helps
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Thursday, January 1, 2015
Happy New Year...more to come
The development on various level continues. I don't believe in New Year's resolutions anymore. I believe in setting attainable goals.
Sometimes we put emphasis on certain aspects that only require 5% attention. Set your goals and see how you will reach them.
Thank you for your support in 2014. We are looking forward to providing more information to you in 2015. Scheduling some classes, events, discussions. Continue to share the blog... Many parents and providers say the information is great. Thank you for that, it helps us to continue to provide the information to you.
Remember we travel to you and you could host a pop up class for you and several friends and relatives with babies. Think of it as a infant/toddler tupperware party.
Also, this year when going to a baby shower or baby party consider taking a book or developmental toy rather than clothes. You could even request a gift certificate for a Baby & Wee class
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Sometimes we put emphasis on certain aspects that only require 5% attention. Set your goals and see how you will reach them.
Thank you for your support in 2014. We are looking forward to providing more information to you in 2015. Scheduling some classes, events, discussions. Continue to share the blog... Many parents and providers say the information is great. Thank you for that, it helps us to continue to provide the information to you.
Remember we travel to you and you could host a pop up class for you and several friends and relatives with babies. Think of it as a infant/toddler tupperware party.
Also, this year when going to a baby shower or baby party consider taking a book or developmental toy rather than clothes. You could even request a gift certificate for a Baby & Wee class
Be well
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