Why Toddlers Don’t Listen: The Impact of Negative Sentences
Parenting toddlers can feel like navigating a maze of repeated instructions, unmet requests, and the constant question, “Why won’t they just listen?” One of the key reasons toddlers under three often don’t respond as expected lies in the way their developing brains process language. Specifically, the frequent use of negative sentences such as “Don’t touch that” or “Stop […]
Six Positive Messages: to guide a year of teaching and learning
Sometimes, the most profound things in life are also the simplest. Decades of research have proven what early childhood educators already know to be true—that the positive relationships you build with children and their families will be more powerful and have a more lasting effect than anything else you do as a teacher. Teaching and […]
The Importance of Healthy Eating in Early Childhood: The Research
Nutrition is an important key to the growth, development, and overall well-being of children, especially in the first 6 years. As children form lifelong habits and cognitive foundations, a balanced, nutritious diet becomes crucial for both physical and mental development. Embodying healthy eating principles in early childhood education settings can have lasting benefits, not only […]
Mental Health Day: Early childhood
Mental health in early childhood education is vital for children’s overall development. Taking into consideration and talking openly about mental health in young children is fundamental for their resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills. As the brain grows rapidly during the first years of life, mental health has to be present in schools’ curriculums and […]
Helping Children adjust to their First Days in Daycare
The first days in daycare are a significant change and transition for young children, their families, and their teachers. We can imagine it like a colorful box with so many unknown experiences that could possibly cause anxiety and excitement to our little friends and their significant others. Being away from their comfort zone, the children […]