There are many things your foster child is going to need when they come to you. When you stop to think about it and get prepared – something that is crucial before any child arrives at your home – you’ll probably consider their physical needs first. You’ll have food for them, somew...
Overall, cultivating children who areself-motivatedand eager to learn requires time and patience. Parents and teachers should respect the child’s pace, focus on their interests, provide support and challenges, and encourage autonomy and reflection. Just like nurturing a plant requires the right amou...
Autonomy-supportive parenting is found to foster children's adjustment but relatively few studies have been conducted with toddlers. In the present exploratory study, parents (N = 182) reported what practices they use when asking their toddlers (M age = 26.9 months) to engage in important yet ...
Part of pediatric psychological care involves educating parents about providing developmentally appropriate information to children. "The more information kids have, the better they can cope with unpredictability and uncertainty—even if that information is really hard to hear," says Dr. McTate. "We w...
Educators working towards additional certifications, like aChild Development Associate (CDA) credential, will gain the proper skills and expertise that will prepare them to foster the social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of young children in their classrooms. ...
teacher, or caregiver, there are various strategies you can implement to provide effective support to children with special needs in their early learning journey. In this article, we will explore practical tips tofoster inclusivity and support children with special needsin the early learning setting....
So far, Congressman Davis has been unable to get any version of the bill to a vote. "It has been challenging, I'll put it that way," he said. But there is a growing recognition that children need more support when they leave foster care. Seven states (Connecticut, New Jersey, Marylan...
Foster positive parent-child relationships: Children thrive when they have strong and positive relationships with their parents. Parents should be available to their children, listen to their thoughts and feelings, and provide them with support and guidance.Encourage healthy social interactions: Children ...
Parents can foster an environment of safety, love, trust, and openness by starting the conversation in an age-appropriate manner and helping children learn to regulate their emotions and speak up when they’re struggling. Other benefits of talking to your children about the...
children will internalize. Self-initiative, gumption, resilience, tenacity and perseverance are character traits most of us wish to foster. So it can be disconcerting when our children seem to quit rather than stay on task, or worse, appear to have a defeatist attitude and refuse to even try...