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August 2, 2023
We are each born with different ways of relating to the world, and no two babies are the same. Helping caregivers to understand that they have unique temperaments, too - and may respond to things differently than their baby - can help create understanding instead of conflict as their child grows.
Read moreJuly 26, 2023
Before infants and young children can regulate themselves, they “borrow” their caregivers' calm through soothing. By offering love and comfort, let caregivers know that they are supporting important self-regulation skills for the future.
Read moreJuly 19, 2023
Caregivers may hold themselves to impossibly high standards, but we all act in ways we wish we didn’t sometimes. Encourage parents to focus on repair - apologizing and reconnecting - after a hard moment. Science shows it’ll deepen and grow their relationship and model healthy habits for children to develop in the future.
Read moreJuly 12, 2023
Newborns may often look inactive, but it’s important for caregivers to understand how hard they are working. Let them know that over 1 million nerve connections are made every second in a newborn’s brain & that faces, snuggles and words are the best ways to support their development.
Read moreJuly 5, 2023
In a recent survey of 250 new fathers, researchers highlighted the powerful influence that fathers’ attitudes and knowledge had on both breastfeeding and safe sleep practices. This data suggests that directly providing fathers with information and skills in these areas supports the health of the entire family.
Read moreJune 28, 2023
Having a consistent bedtime routine can help signal to babies that it is time to sleep, and help them to practice self regulation. Reminding parents to start a bedtime routine early, can be a beneficial habit to support self regulation as children grow. Hear from parents themselves:
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