Tag: parenthood
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Navigating Motherhood: Essential Tips for First-Time Brown Moms in America
Becoming a mother is a transformative journey filled with joy, challenges, and a spectrum of emotions. For first-time moms, especially those in the Brown community in America, the experience can be uniquely nuanced. Here are some invaluable tips to guide you through this beautiful and sometimes overwhelming chapter of your life. Seek a Supportive Community:…
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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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WHEN WILL YOUR BABY SAY THEIR FIRST WORD?
Most children say their first word between 12 and 14 months old and have between 1 and 3 words by the time they are around 15 months. According to speech and language experts, The Speech Sisters, only about 25% of children have 14 or more words at 12 months. Remember, babies begin understanding, babbling, and…
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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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