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Importance of using Toys to Support Infant-Toddler Learning and Development
Choosing toys and activities that are suitable for infants and toddlers can challenge even the most experienced teachers. By being mindful of the basic principles of child development and the role of play, parents can intentionally select toys to meet young children’s unique needs and interests, supporting learning. It is also important to be aware of the essential role of parent-child interactions. When parents engage with children as they play, they help children make sense of their experiences and promote children’s further exploration.
Importance of Autism Awareness and Acceptance
While autism is not a mental health disorder, it often carries the same stigmatization as some mental health disorders. By moving from awareness to acceptance, we can hopefully accelerate the destigmatizing of the disorder. Something that's often forgotten about people with autism is that they have other behavioral health disorders, just like the rest of us. It's extremely common to see children with autism who also have anxiety-related disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders, for example. Some of the behaviors you see in kids with autism are really related to underlying anxiety. It's also important to remember that the definition of autism has evolved. There...
10 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
If you're struggling to breastfeed your child, it’s important to understand that you’re not alone. Almost every new mother experiences the same difficulties; despite what you might think, it's not something you should instinctively know how to do.
Signs you are low on Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
Recently, we’ve discussed the importance of sleep. Having a low amount of Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency can variously manifest itself. Vitamin B12 is required for the proper functioning and development of numerous human organs, including the brain, nerves, and blood cells. Listed below are the common symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency: a pale or yellow skin fatigue a sore and pain in the mouth and tongue disturbed vision irritability depression changes in the way you think, feel and behave a loss of mental abilities such as memory, comprehension, and judgment paresthesia in hands and feet Folate deficiency is caused...
Postpartum and what to do about it
The first six weeks after childbirth are known as the postpartum phase or puerperium or "fourth trimester," For mothers, this is a time of adjustment and healing. You'll bond with your baby and have a post-delivery visit with your doctor during these weeks. (2016, Higuera) Going back to the paradigm that we used above, this postpartum period is like the phase before the denouement of your pregnancy story. As a mother, you will start to adjust to the different changes that occurred and will occur. It includes the sleepless nights taking care of your baby, your duties as a mommy,...