Are you a parent, parent-to-be, new parent, seasoned parent, none or all of the above? We invite you to listen in as we discuss a host of topics from strategies, tips, tricks, and information related to early childhood development all the way to the nitty gritty realities of parenthood. Come join us!
It may be me and all the pregnancy hormones during the time of this recording (haha)--I'm in the very last few weeks of my second pregnancy--BUT just in case it's not just me, remember to have some tissues close by. Because in this sentimental discussion, we talk about the realities of parenthood. Is time on our side? That's the ultimate question. This is one of those episodes you'll for sure have to save, share and re-listen to, especially during those hard days!
23 Jun 2023
059: Listener Q&A--We're Having Our First Baby!
In this episode we answer questions from a couple, one of our listeners who contacted us and are expecting their first child. Congratulations to them! Seeing their questions, we decided to do a whole episode about it, because you or someone you may know may also benefit from them. So today, we're talking all about babies and parenting! We touch on topics like how to incorporate language early on, how to interact and connect with your baby, diaper changing, toy and book recommendations, screen time, and more!
Show notes and mentions:
Recommendations of books, materials, soft-toys, etc. (https://www.makinglearningspecial.com/my-amazon-list)
Quick Ideas during diaper changing (https://www.tiktok.com/@makinglearningspecial/video/7024228212599262470?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7141058885141923374)
Episode 008: What About Screen Time? (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/grZeG7BrQAb)
Episode 036: My Top 5 Toys & Toy Alternatives for Toddlers (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sWUnZHZrQAb)
Episode 050: Parenting Myth (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/OdiZjlRrQAb)
Episode 054: For the Soon-To-Be Parent (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/x2izAkRrQAb)
2 Jun 2023
058: How Can We Help Our Little Ones Get Ready for A School Setting?
Whether your child is going into preschool or kindergarten, here are five suggestions we have to help maximize his/her overall school readiness. Our little ones learn lots of skills while they're in an academic setting, but why not equip them and start building these vocabulary words, tools, strategies, understanding, etc. even before they start school? Check out how we can proactively help set them up for success in this episode.
Show References:
002: Components of Communication (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zJlmgW75hAb)
006: Potty Training: the good, the bad, and the ugly (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/dy9xrV75hAb)
007: Creating a Healthy Social-Emotional Environment For Your Child (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/itBueV75hAb)
016: Why you Need to Know About Joint Attention (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JeDfjDf6hAb)
023: Transitions & Changes (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/93cjLBf6hAb)
035: When Our Little Ones Deal with Adversities & Challenges (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1fg4Pdl6hAb)
038: Different Responses Our Kids Give Us (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/2RtIWcl6hAb)
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