Tag: haitian
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Let Your Baby Get Messy (Trust Me It’s Worth It)
Your baby explores the world with their hands. Tactile play gives babies the chance to build sensory associations and strengthen cognitive skills. The hands are connected to many areas of the developing brain; this is sometimes called the “hand-brain connection.” It’s hard not to cringe when we see food all over our child’s face, hands,…
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What I Didn’t Buy For My Baby and Don’t Regret
Are you a new and expecting mama? Are you the first person pregnant in your family? Has it been decades since the last pregnant person? Let’s just say from creating registries and hearing the advice of the veteran moms about all the stuff they brought, can and is an overwhelming experience. You are trying to…
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How To Handle Your Baby’s Fears
You’ve probably noticed that between 6 and 18 months, your baby’s growing cognition and awareness may also trigger sudden fears and insecurities. They may start to cry at loud sounds like the vacuum cleaner or blender or become afraid of taking baths or being around a familiar dog. Your baby may even show fear towards…
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Teaching Your Child and Family Consent
“Can you give Grandma a hug?” “Uncle Matthew loves to squeeze your cheeks.” “You aren’t going to let me kiss you? I’m so sad!” This one is hard for me, I’ll be honest. I want my kids to be affectionate with people we love, so I often find myself (too strongly?) encouraging a kiss or…
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What is Montessori? How and What You Need to Begin
WHAT IS MONTESSORI? Montessori was established by Dr Maria Montessori – who believed that a child (rightfully so) should be in charge and lead their learning. As we know you learn from experiences, and we (parents, caretakers, educators) are our child’s guide through life. This is the key to how Montessori is led and there’s…
Blissful Births & Connections 