Parenting With Teacher Nancy

Tantrums are not as mysterious as we thought.  Scientists have done studies by attaching monitors on  to the shirts of children find out more.  The stages of a tantrum, and what should or shouldn't do are in the articles.  (Here's a hint:  Don't do anything but stay calm.) How to Tame a Tantrum There's more information below for extra reading. BOOK DISCUSSION This semester we will be reading   The Whole Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies To Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson .   This week we will discuss Chapter 5:  The United States of Me: Integrating the Many Parts of the Self. Chapter Summaries of The Whole Brain Child Spanish Chapter 5 Summary CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS We will have class potlucks the week of March 20. Spring Break will be March 27 to April 2.  There will be no classes at the college.  Please feel free to meet up with other class members at Mission Playground....

Research tells us that toddlers' have the ability to be prosocial (" voluntary behavior intended to benefit another").  They have the innate ability to cooperate and help others.  The article states that " This prosocial orientation is fundamental to what makes us human."  So when your child snatches something out of another friend's hands, remember that often, it's just their way of socially interacting with others. Using your "news casting" to explicitly explain the situation and what action is helpful will guide your child.  Toddlers have yet to develop their impulse control. Stop Telling Your Toddler to Share BOOK DISCUSSION This semester we will be reading   The Whole Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies To Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson .   This week we will discuss Chapter 2: Two Brains Are Better Than One-- Integrating the Left and the Right. Chapter Summaries of The Whole Brai...