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- What to Do When Your Toddler Hits SomeoneIn this episode of "Parenting in the First Three Years," host Ann McKitrick explores whether parents should insist that their child says sorry when their toddler hits someone. She emphasizes the importance of teaching empathy and repairing relationships but suggests that forced apologies may teach your child the wrong message - and that is, to pretend to feel something you don't really feel! Ann delves into child development, discussing perspective-taking and how it influences conflict resolution.
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Do you have questions about how to manage this with your little one? Let's talk, it's why I'm here. You can email me at [email protected] or
book a call with Ann McKitrickCheck out all the parenting goodness at Nurtured Noggins!18 min - Mom Story: My Experience Breastfeeding vs Pumping Exclusively with Emily NguyenBreast only, breast pumping and bottle feeding... these are options and decisions that new parents are faced with from day one. Feeding provides an opportunity to learn what works best for your baby and you. Keeping an open mind, using resources like lactation consultants, and being happy that your baby is getting fed (regardless of how) can help alleviate the stress and mental fatigue.In this episode, Emily Nguyen, a mother of two, graciously shared her personal journey.Click here for the full show notes.
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13 min - How to Find the Best Childcare CenterIn this episode, we explore the world of childcare and share practical tips for parents who are on the hunt for the best care for their children. We explore some important factors to consider when searching for childcare as well as the significance of building a strong relationship with the childcare provider.
Be sure to grab the free Childcare center checklist.
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Check out all the parenting goodness at Nurtured Noggins - free resources, blogs and videos that answer your biggest questions.27 min - Learning with Fred Rogers Productions with Mallory MbaliaAs a parent, you get to choose what shows your children watch, and it's a great chance to pick ones that are not only fun, but also help them learn new things. That's where Fred Rogers Productions comes in!In this episode, we meet Mallory Mbalia, who is in charge of making sure the shows produced by Fred Rogers Productions are educational and helpful for children. Her main goals are to make shows that are engaging, teach children important skills like understanding feelings, reading, counting, and learning about different cultures.
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19 min - Teaching Diversity with Books with Tracey Baptiste
A great children's book should have a well-crafted story, engaging language, and entertaining illustrations. This combination can stimulate your child's cognitive development, support early reading skills, and foster a stronger connection between you and your child during shared reading time.
During this episode, Tracey Baptiste, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses her recently published book, Mermaid and Pirate. This book has served as a model for Disney's upcoming live remake of The Little Mermaid. It stars Halle Bailey - the first and so far only black Ariel. She wrote this book because she was inspired by her love for the ocean, fantasy, and storytelling.Click here for the full show notes.Check out all the parenting goodness at Nurtured Noggins - free resources, blogs and videos that answer your biggest questions.18 min - The Simple Interactions Tool: Cultivating Positive Connections with Children with Dr. Junlei Li
In the episode, Dr. Junlei Li from Harvard University shares how parents can cultivate positive interactions with their children using Simple Interactions. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and repairing problematic behavior and adopting a "deep and simple" approach to interacting with children. By being curious, creative, and playful in everyday moments, parents and caregivers can promote children's growth and learning in enjoyable and meaningful ways. This episode underscores the importance of positive interactions with children and provide valuable guidance for parents and caregivers looking to support children's development.
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29 min - Mom Story: I Want to Normalize My Mom Struggles with Christine Amerman
In this episode, Christine Amerman shares about being a mother and her work helping entrepreneurs succeed (she and her clients have generated over $1 million as podcast guests!). She discusses setting a positive example by actively listening without interruptions, encouraging kids to express their thoughts and feelings and incorporating active listening into their daily routines. By fostering effective communication skills and strong relationships within her family, Christine believes that these practices benefit her children and align with her mindset of building meaningful connections with others, plus...
- Moving forward after losing a baby
- How her youngest is a "threenager"
- Encouragement for new mamas and dads
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17 min - How to Make Tummy Time Fun with Michele Napierkowski
In this episode, Early Intervention Specialist Michele Napierkowski shares valuable tips to keeping babies active, even when they're very young. We talk about the pros and cons of various equipment that we use for non-mobile infants, the value of floor time, tummy time, and when to start putting a child down on the floor.
Here's a link to the show notes for this episode.
Check out all the parenting goodness at Nurtured Noggins - free resources, blogs and videos that answer your biggest questions about parenting!
22 min - 5 Simple Ways to Support Language Development
You know it's important to read to your child, but what's really happening as you read? Probably the most important is the cozy connection that happens when you hold your baby in your lap and look at a book together. But there's lots more happening in that little brain. They're hearing new words, looking at the images, noticing what's familiar and what's not and listening to your voice inflections, which add interest and engagement but also communicate meaning. In this episode, we look at 5 simple things you can do to increase vocabulary and comprehension as you read aloud to your baby.
Here are the show notes for this episode.
Learn more about early literacy here:
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15 min - How You Can Become a Mompreneur with Rachel Neill
Did you know that 4 of every 10 new businesses are owned by women? What is it about parenting that equips moms to be amazing entrepreneurs? How can you create a business of your own?
In this episode, Rachel Neill, a mother of six, answers these questions. She's created several businesses, most recently Figgy, which features a multi-use play couch that provides a versatile and engaging way for children to learn, play, and build amazing forts! You'll learn how (and why) she developed the idea and successfully launched a Kickstarter campaign for it. We discuss the importance of moms as business women and how they're naturally inclined to see a problem, create a solution and make it work - exactly what mompreneurs do.
Here's the show notes.
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About Parenting in the First 3 Years
From the publisher's feed
Parents of young children and parents-to-be: you're in the right place! This podcast takes a kind and respectful view of your child's development during pregnancy and first 3 years. Host Ann McKitrick brings a unique perspective through 30+ years as a child development professor, parenting coach, teacher educator and mentor and most importantly, as a parent. Subscribe now for expert interviews, insightful advice, and real stories about raising a little one in the world today.
Go to https://nurturednoggins.com/ for show notes, downloads and resources for each episode.
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