Parenting With Teacher Nancy

I get many questions on what to do about aggression in toddlers and why this happens.  I like how this article has a series of questions to consider, since there are many reasons for this behavior.  The writers asks you to question what is going on with the child, and what is going on with you.  It also gives you practical ways to respond. Aggressive Behavior in Toddlers Consider This: Has any of the suggestions in dealing with aggression helped you? How does emotional coaching(as discussed in my last post) fit in with dealing with aggression?

It's that time of the year to think of our partners, and not just our children.  Did you know good partners make good parents? Good Partners Make Good Parents Let's work on our love relationship this week. Reclaiming Your Relationship Five Simple Sex Tips for Parents My husband and I enjoyed reading together John Gottman's book, Seven Principals for Making a Marriage Work.  Here's a quick summary of Gottman's ideas. How to Keep Love Going Strong:  7 Principals on the Road to Happily Ever After Consider This: How can you work on your relationship with your partner this week?

You can make a big difference now in your child's long term health. The Science of Early Childhood Development Center on the Developing Child: Harvard University Your child is always learning, even when they were in the womb.  All the interactions they have are a learning experience. Mind In The Making: The Science of Early Learning We will spend some class time doing Quiet Observation.  You can read about a mom's experience with this  here . Consider This:    What is "Serve and Return"?  What does that look like with you and your child? Now that you have a bit of an understanding of these concepts, how does that affect the way you parent or the way you would like to parent? Extras: Short videos explaining Three Core Concepts in Early Development , including Serve and Return responses. More reading on brain development and the importance of the early years experiences:  Early Experiences Can Alter Gene Expression and Affect Long-...

Welcome! Here's a quick overview on your child's development, common issues and what you can do at this stage. Zero To Three:  Age-based Handouts Here are the  lyrics to some of our favorite songs . Consider This: Did anything surprise you about your child's development?