"My Grandma needs to drink more water because she is wrinkly like a raisin!" ~ Quoted from a 4 yr old~

I know some children that like to have weight on their body when they sleep. It has been know that using a weighted blanket helps children with autism. These blankets are not just for those with a condition. I, myself love to have the weight on many blankets just because it feels so good! Here is a post I found for how to make one with out the ridiculous price they try to charge for a "specialty" blanket! Weighted Blanket DIY Let me know how it goes for you! https://ece4parents.wordpress.com/2017/11/25/help-your-child-sleep/

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This class features strategies to empower parents to remain calm and stop child out bursts before they happen. Key topics covered: Communication Routine and Behavior This is a fun interactive class that will leave you feeling empowered and confident. (45 mins) If you are interested in having me come please contact me at: ece4parents@gmail.com https://ece4parents.wordpress.com/2017/09/06/the-red-button/

Each Child is a Unique Individual By nature, children differ in terms of their activity level, distractibility and sensitivity. Parents and caregivers who accept and understand these differences in children's styles will be in a better position to offer effective appropriate guidance for them. Children's Behavior Reflects their level of development. When adults recognize that growth entails both experimenting and making mistakes, and that difficulties are normal, expected part of children's development, they tend to be more excepting and patient with socially unacceptable behavior. [ 58 more words ] https://ece4parents.wordpress.com/2017/09/06/child-development/

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Research continues to prove the fast benefits of breast-feeding your baby! Reduced rates of infection: breast-feeding have been shown to reduce the rate of respiratory ear gastrointestinal urinary track and other infections in both infancy and childhood by at least 38 to 50%. any parties and other proteins from the mother prevents infection and strengthens their child's immune system. Provides supplant for enhanced cognitive development: breast-feeding has been shown to improve childhood IQ, standardized test for reading mathematics and scholastic ability. [ 164 more words ] https://ece4parents.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/breastfeeding-benefits/

1. HOW FRENCH PARENTS TALK TO INFANTS They Are Listening! The French believe that babies are not insensate blobs, but rather rational beings who can learn and (sort of) communicate what they’re thinking and how they’re feeling. What You Can Do With This? Observe your infant closely for long periods in order “tune in” to what they’re experiencing and learn to follow their cues. [ 861 more words ] https://ece4parents.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/the-wisdom-of-french-parenting/

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Your heart to heart connection with your children is the most important connection you can have with your children. I had someone ask me: How do you control the kids and get them to listen to you? My answer: I show them unconditionally that they are loved and in return they love me back and when that happens they desire to please you it is in their nature to first love and and value you. The other reason is managing myself. How am I responding? When you recognize that you can choose how you respond (not react) makes a big difference because you are role modelling how to respond to tough times.

In The Child care system we are constantly aware of boundaries for the children in our care. I came across this piece that I feel will shed some light on those tense anxious moments for children and parents alike! http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2014/01/please-dont-touch-me-dealing-with.html?m=1