Quote of the Day
"Play is doing an activity that has no end goal other than the fact that it is fun." -Charlie Todd
Curious about the research supporting the Power of Play?
Check out Dr. Stuart Brown's organization National Institute for Play.
The Importance of Big Body Play
"Big body play supports children’s physical development but it also supports the development of children’s social awareness, emotional thinking, and language skills." Read the whole article here.
One Thing Not to Say and What to Say Instead
When our littles are in distress our natural instinct is to make their pain ago away. We say things like "It's OK," "Don't Cry," or "You'll be fine." We do this with the best of intentions, but we end up communicating to our children that uncomfortable feelings are not acceptable. Instead try validating your child's feelings by making a reflective statement. "That was scary." "You're worried about that." "That hurt a lot." By making these statements your child will feel heard
