Parenting and Social Media

A mother reached out to me about navigating the world of social media as a respectful parent. Here are a few suggestions.

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Question: What are some strategies to consider when navigating the world of social media as a respectful parent?This is a very thoughtful question and one that

Engaging with Infants and Toddlers through Respectful and Peaceful Care

Pikler USA is coming to Miami. Join Elsa and Lisa at United Way Miami Dade on March 20-21, 2020. Learn how to Engage with Infants and Toddlers through Respectful and Peaceful Care.

Engaging with Infants and Toddlers through Respectful and Peaceful Care A two-day Pikler® introductory workshop In collaboration with United Way of Miami-Dade Class Overview Children move, explore,… ... See more

Do Our Babies Need to Move More?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/22/well/move/babies-infants-fat-weight-obesity-activity-trackers-exercise-movement.html

The importance of Independent play in a safe environment. Research supports what Magda Gerber and Dr. Emmi Pikler advocated.

"A father who asked me whether he should exercise his baby or take him to a gym class was intrigues that I suggested that he imitate all his baby's movement for about one hour and decide then if his baby needed an additional workout."

Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect
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A study that used activity trackers to monitor babies found associations between infants’ movement and levels of fat.

Should I Be Using Baby Sign Language? – Ruth Anne Hammond

Ruth Ann Hammond RIE® Associate on baby sign language.
https://ruthannehammond.com/2019/11/22/should-i-be-using-baby-sign-language/?fbclid=IwAR0OU6dNX9nUanwy_OQMoyaP651I4FWmf0KKbx_33xWm8_K8nqzVPykCh44 ... See more

Should I Be Using Baby Sign Language? Leave a Comment / Educaring®, Expert Advice This is a question that often comes up, sometimes by a mother who is feeling guilty because she isn’t doing it with her baby, even though her friends use it with theirs, sometimes with a childcare provider who has h... ... See more

The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do As A Parent Is Simply "Show Up"

Maybe it takes a village to raise a child, but not just a village. It also requires at least one person to take the lead and show up consistently. That’s the key finding from decades of child-rearing science. Of course it’s good to have a strong… ... See more

Just Say No to Judgment: How Judging Parents Actually Leads to Worse, Not Better, Outcomes for Kids

"The message to parents—don’t fear the judgers. Don’t give them power by allowing them to influence how you respond to your children. Tune them out and stay focused on what your child is struggling with and what she needs from you to cope. Trust yourself: You know your child and what she needs when she’s having a hard time. It’s not your job to please the judgers, it’s your job to raise a child who can cope with life’s frustrations and disappointments, and who knows you have her back."

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1716-just-say-no-to-judgment-how-judging-parents-actually-leads-to-worse-not-better-outcomes-for-kids?te=1&nl=nyt-parenting&emc=edit_ptg_20191225?campaign_id=118&instance_id=14768&segment_id=19866&user_id=8a11f79e1ad8827c0b5db33157c55657®i_id=6040957620191225 ... See more

Almost all parents feel judged, almost all the time. Our Tuning In survey showed that nearly 9 in 10 parents across the board feel judged (90% moms and 85% dads), and almost half say they feel judged all the time or nearly all the time (46% moms; 45% dads). ... See more

Reflections