Parenting With Teacher Nancy

  Pandemic Shows Children's Well-Being Rests On Parents' Psychological Health (October, 2020) means that we have to take care of ourselves, to take care of our children. It's taking us to the basics: the top three parenting practices: 1) Love and Warmth 2) Relationship Skills, and 3) Stress Management. After reading this article about parental psychological health, it made me personally want to work on my relationship with my partner. This pandemic has taken a toll on our relationship, for better and for worse.  It's healthier for my mental and physical health to have the support of my partner despite, at times, feeling sick of them. I don't need stress in my relationship, if it's coming from all other angles outside of it too. Maybe you feel the same way.  So this week I'm focusing on relationships. This article has three steps to reconnect with your partner, but I decided to just focus on one this week to work on. "Express what you cherish in your p

  Toddlers and young children hear the word "no" sometimes 300 times in one day. The constant use of this word from caregivers may impact children negatively. Don't get me wrong: It is imperative to teach children boundaries, but there are more helpful phases that can be used when communicating. Consider other options. How to Say No Without Saying No  20 Ways to Say No 

Play is essential for a child's healthy development. I've previously written about this in multiple posts. Here is a good summary .  This week, I want you to think about why it's important for your child to play without you. Consider this idea... Allow your child to play independently more often. Stop Entertaining Your Child From ZeroToThree.org (Pandemic Help) https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3299-baby-talks-parent-coronavirus-questions-answered#chapter-2468  (Links to an external site.) How do I encourage independent play? Q: I know it would be ideal if we could spend our time at home due to coronavirus playing with our children all the time, but it’s just not possible. How do I get my little ones to play on their own for a little while when I need do other things (work/prepare food/etc.)? A: This is a great question and something that almost every parent is wondering about right now! Let’s start with what to expect when it comes to attention span in the early years