Category: HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY
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The Impact of Demeaning Labels on Children: Beyond the Words
In my 12 years of experience working with children, families and communities across the world. In raising children, words can shape their self-perception, beliefs, and emotional well-being. Parents, caregivers, and educators often underestimate the profound impact of the labels and stereotypes they apply to children. Whether it’s calling a child “spoiled,” “lazy,” or any other…
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7 Ways to Teach Reading With a Toddler
As a retired English Professor, I get asked “my baby isn’t interested when I read to them.” Right now, reading probably doesn’t feel much like “reading.” Your toddler might touch or pat pictures in a book as if they are trying to determine if the dog they see is alive. They might try to turn…
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Embracing the Adventure: Our First Day of Homeschool
Planting the Seeds of Learning If you have been following my social media and articles since the beginning. You would know I’ve always intended to homeschool, not just for preschool and kindergarten. I’m trying to go the whole way! (if they want) Given my profound love for education and my background in English and psychology.…
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4 Ways to Encourage Talking in Babies
You can make an essential difference in your baby’s early attempts to talk by doing these 4 simple things. 1 Slow down and ‘OWL’ Babies process language much more slowly than adults and need extra time to think, react, and respond. Speech and language experts recommend ‘Owling’—Observing, Waiting, Listening—when your baby is trying to talk.…
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9-Month Old Language Development
Speech and language specialists talk about two kinds of language: receptive and expressive. Receptive language is the language your baby understands but does not yet speak out loud in intelligible words. Explicit language refers to the sounds and words your baby uses to communicate. Between 9 and 12 months, your baby may begin exhibiting these…
Blissful Births & Connections 