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June 21, 2022
It’s important for caregivers to show delight in their children. Noticing that their parents or loved ones enjoy their company, delight in their presence, or take pleasure from their actions, helps to build a strong parent-child relationship and the foundation for healthy development in the future.
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Each diaper change is an opportunity – to build relationships, and for language development, face-time, and touch. Help parents to use each diaper change in the first...
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For younger children, removing the source of their distress and replacing it with something else can be an effective tool in managing behavior. Explain this 2 step process to parents of children around and under age 2: Acknowledge the child’s feelings, “I know you want to play with the remote control.” Provide a brief explanation,…
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Each diaper change is an opportunity – to build relationships, and for language development, face-time, and touch. Help parents to use each diaper change in the first...
Read moreMay 24, 2022
Each diaper change is an opportunity – to build relationships, and for language development, face-time, and touch. Help parents to use each diaper change in the first...
Read moreMay 17, 2022
It can be helpful to explain to parents of newborns some signs their infant is ready to sleep again. These include having a far-off stare, pulling on ears, rubbing eyes, or sudden, loud crying. Remind parents to begin the sleep routine at the first sign that their newborn may be tired.
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