Early Childhood
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Ask the Expert: Crying
Anyone who has spent time caring for a baby knows that they cry, but some babies may cry more than others. Although this can be a normal part of their development, it can become overwhelming for caregivers. This video outlines key tips and strategies caregivers can use to feel more prepared to care for a crying baby.
A Family Reading List
As a child psychologist and parent coach, I love activities that are fun, engaging, and provide opportunities for families to connect. One of my favorite activities to do with my children is to read together.
Child Reactions to Stress
Children and adults have different reactions to stress. Use this informative printable when working with children to learn about what stress reactions look like from birth to 6 years old.
Growing Foundational Skills in Early Childhood
This course is focused on supporting resilience and wellbeing in young children, specifically children with histories of trauma. This online training is designed to provide an introduction to understanding how early childhood trauma may impact young children's relationships, behaviors, emotions, and thinking processes. In each module, participants will join four early childhood professionals as they learn and apply trauma informed skills to build strong relationships with young children and promote their readiness to learn. Participants will be able to apply these same trauma informed skills ...
Growing Up Happy and Healthy
Reviewing information about development with caregivers can help them set appropriate expectations for their children as they grow and change. Share this tip sheet with caregivers to teach them about their child's development.
How to Provide Effective, Sensitive, and Family-Centered Feedback to Parents of Young Children
Poorly received feedback can negatively impact a provider and parent/caregiver relationship. Learn tools to provide effective feedback to parents/caregivers of young children in a sensitive manner. Recorded on: 2/15/2017
Planting SEEDS of School Readiness in 10 Minutes or Less
Learn skills and concepts that support young children's school readiness in 10 minutes or less! Children need help building their self-regulation skills in order to be successful in the classroom, whether they are in preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, or beyond! They need us, the nurturing adults in their lives, to help them learn how to manage their behaviors, their feelings, and their thinking processes. Kids learn their school readiness skills from adults – Prepare with SEEDS (Strategies for Enhancing Early Developmental Success) for kids to ...
Tips on Addressing Bedwetting
Bedwetting, also known as enuresis, is a frequent occurrence among school-aged children and is the result of interactions between genetic, biological, and psychosocial factors. Navigating bedwetting can often become an overwhelming experience for caregivers. This video will explore some of the common causes of bedwetting and provide strategies for addressing it.