Scientists used to believe that language-related frustrations are what led to aggression in toddlers, but new research is now changing this perspective:
They’d been listening to “Wavin’ Flag” on Alexa quite a bit, so I looked up the back story to talk through the origin of the song with them. Then we got out supplies to make flags. Was it the most exciting idea I’ve ever come up with? Nope. But did it kill twenty minutes...
PUPILS WHO NEVER SPEAK UP AND don't readily talk to their peers present a challenge. So much of science education involves working in groups and, just generally, joining in. It can be too easy and tempting to medicalise a reluctance to speak, making an off-the-cuff diagnosis of autism ...
talk describes what your child is seeing, hearing, or doing as he or she does it. For example, you see your daughter holding her doll. You might say, “You have a doll. You are feeding the doll. She is hungry.” Note that repetition is used. ...
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Auggie wore his overalls that day, and I decided that I needed to feature him because babies and toddlers in overalls are THE.CUTEST. My friend Meghan came to visit late morning and we visited for several hours. I didn’t get any pictures because we were talking (and crying, because that...
There are a wide variety of wonderful Christmas board books for babies and toddlers to enjoy during the holiday season. From touch and feel interactive books to...Read More » Terrific Thanksgiving Read-Alouds! Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday full of family, food, fun and thankfulness. ...