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Success can look different to each of us ... but I bet you have some 'idea' of how you see your toddler in the future ... confident, curious, helpful, kind, creative?

How can we help him or her achieve that?

Well it starts with PLAY ... to explore their environment, try new things, and solve problems (through play) they build confidence, social competence, and emotional stability.

Listen to this week's episode to hone your understanding of the best form of PLAY!

OPEN-ENDED PLAY ...

It is play with no direction,  no limits, rules, or interference.

It is letting your child use his imagination free from predefined limits or expectations. 

No amount of technology can do for the developing child’s brain what a box, a pile of clay, or a tub of wooden blocks can do.

You don’t need expensive toys – nor do you need a lot of toys.

For engaging, self-directed learning to happen in your home, you need toys to encourage open-ended play.

Show them a few ideas ... set the stage ... and then let them run with it.

As you prepare for the holiday season ... keep it simple. Keep it healthy. Keep it fun.

EAT. TALK. PLAY.

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16 Gestures By 16 Months
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In this episode I cover some exciting NEW SCIENCE that helps us understand developmental risk factors and how much influence we have on our babies and toddlers.

If Autism is genetic, can we do anything to minimize its impact?

Are we stuck with what we have inherited, or can our environment influence how our genes unfold?

What about the Nature vs Nurture debate? Does it matter?

I love to question science, because I was taught science is never settled. This seems especially true with early child development.

Take a listen and let me know what questions you have.

It's exciting times and I'm delighted to share my insights.

EAT. TALK. PLAY.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-023-01361-0


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Don't worry ... be happy!

How can you be sure your toddler will be ready for reading?

Wait ... he can barely speak in sentences!!

The answer rests in what you DO together in those first three years... right now!

In this episode, I share how the current reading 'methods' are changing once AGAIN, and how you can stay ahead of it - without worry or self-doubt.

You build strong reading skills through nursery rhymes, Simon Says, books, routines and dancing ... really?

YEP!

Listen up (no pun intended) and pat yourself on the back ... you've got this.

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Mornings can be a difficult period OR a brilliant opportunity.

It may often feel like a time crunch ... or is it?

In this episode, I challenge you to re-think your morning routine.

Let's walk through a healthy, effective and efficient MORNING ROUTINE that supports engagement, language learning, and fosters growth ... no matter what age your baby/toddler is... every morning is a new beginning.

Here we cover 5 Basic Morning Routines with 2 Bonus strategies that give your little one 100's of talking opportunities!

I'm sure you'll enjoy this episode.

EAT. TALK. PLAY.

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Links mentioned in episode:
Ditch The Carbs (sorry, I misspoke ... it's NOT Low Carb Kids)
https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/kids/

16 Gestures By 16 Months
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Many of you have asked, so I am answering...

This episode I cover specific tips to focus on if you think your toddler may be "slow to talk" and you're unsure of next steps.

Always speak with your primary healthcare provider, but also call private practices in your area; ask friends and relatives for referrals.

MOST IMPORTANT take inventory of your quality time together.

How can you upgrade your daily routines, play time, and everyday activities to pull him into communication.

I'm sure you'll enjoy this episode.

EAT. TALK. PLAY.

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- Terrible two's is a COMMON phrase we hear over and over again ... but is it true?

- Toddlers ALWAYS get runny noses, colds, or congestion ... but is it true?

- Babies and toddlers often get up during the night ... but is it true?

- Toddlers are just picky ... but is it true?

I think we hear statements like these so often, we just believe them and take it as fact, but are they REALLY true?

My responsibility is to ask questions and be a 'truth teller.' It's not always what we want to hear, but it can shed light onto fixable challenges.

My goal each week is to ease your load as a new mom, and to clear some of the myths that seem to gain momentum ... yes, toddlers are exhausting, but they don't have to be chronically sick, fighting a cold, crappy sleepers or picky eaters.

Listen to this week's episode to learn a few insights your pediatrician may not have shared. Go ahead, share this episode with your health care provider ... start the conversation.

EAT. TALK. PLAY.

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Why does my baby / toddler stuff his mouth?

Is it normal to just swallow without chewing?

He spits out more than he swallows.

How can I help her?

These concerns are becoming more and more common - and many parents are either baffled or assume it's just part of being a toddler.

BUT the truth is NONE of this is "typical" or "healthy" and can be avoided ... you just need a few secrets

Inside today's episode I cover the health implications associated with poor chewing, eating, swallowing and breathing.

You'll want to listen and share with others ... because all parents want happy, healthy, and engaged children, who are good eaters and talkers!

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CHEW TOYS mentioned in this episode:
www.ArkTherapeutic.com
Baby Chews & Sensory Products

www.TalkTools.com
Beckman Tri-Chew

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Episode 54

Decisions over which foods to eat, which products to purchase, whose ideas or methods to follow, and how to implement endless parenting suggestions...

It all culminates in DECISION FATIGUE!

Then, as a natural consequence of decision fatigue is to DO NOTHING and maintain the status quo.

In this episode I share some truths about our modern developmental challenges - and at the same time, encourage new moms and dads to know YOU GET TO CHOOSE  how to proceed.

Listen to the facts.
Evaluate your lifestyle.
Open you hearts to the possibilities.
Know you matter.

Which path will you take?

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Toddlers want to talk. They want to be engaged. They want to be good listeners.

They just don't know how, yet.

They learn best through their life experiences .... with you!

This episode provides 6 strategies that positively influence learning to talk.

You'll be able to apply them naturally, everyday, with your little one and build his or her verbal speech ... and understanding.

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Many parents intuitively know the importance of play in child development, but despite its many benefits, we rarely associate play with LEARNING.

For most people, learning involves acquiring a specific new skill, such as memorizing alphabets, counting, or colors and shapes. 

They often believe that playing is only for fun and involves no "actual learning."

However, according to studies, playing is learning. Children learn through everyday experiences - that are playful, interesting, engaging, rewarding and thought provoking.

The importance of play in early childhood  cannot be underestimated  --- because learning through play is essential to a child’s growth and well-being.

In this episode I explain the 7  Early Stages of PLAY ... from birth through 36 months.

You don't want to miss all the fun!

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