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- Part Five: Potty Training – What Does One Do to Get Ready?
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Preparing the Environment Preparing both the child and the environment for “potty training” gives clarity to the new expectation. Start reading books that introduce the child to the topic of “potty mastery.” Have the child accompany the adult on a …
- Part Two: Preschoolers & Kindergarteners Flu Shot Preparation and Support
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At the time of the doctor’s visit, share with your provider that you will hold your child, or will have him sit on your lap, either chest-chest or with his back to your chest during injection.* To help ease the …
- Part Four: Potty Training – How Does One Begin?
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Starting the Process Now that you’ve prepared yourself for the process, the following suggestions will help prepare your child Prepare a child a few days in advance for potty training, but not too far in advance. The adult can say, …
- Teaching Your Kids Gratitude
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Cleaning, shopping, cooking and out-of-town guests: typical signs that the Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. And while most parents operate from a never ending “to do” list, Thanksgiving is actually a perfect opportunity for families to reflect on the many …
- Part Three: Potty Training – When Should One Begin?
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Finding the Right Time It is often said that “timing is everything”, and “potty mastery” is no exception. Consider the following when determining the best time to begin. The timing should be good for both the adult and the child. …
- Part One: Infants & Toddlers Flu Shot Preparation and Support
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Before your child receives his or her shot, share with your provider that you will be holding/swaddling/physically supporting your child during injection to help ease his fears. This will help the provider and yourself plan before the shot is distributed. …
- Part Two: Potty Training – Are the Parents or Guardians Ready?
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Parents or Guardians Readiness Indicators Once you determine if your child is ready to begin the potty mastery process, you must ask yourself, are you? The following points help define adult readiness. Adults understand that “potty mastery” is a process, …
- Part One: Potty Training – Is The Child Ready?
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One of the most anticipated milestones in the lives of young children is achieving potty mastery. However, now more than ever before, parents seem befuddled and utterly confused when it comes to preparing children for this potty mastery process. To …
- The Benefits of Playing Alone
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There are many different ways for a child to play. If you have a toddler you may have noticed that they seem to be playing alongside other children yet appearing to focus on their own play and rarely interacting with …
- Sociodramatic Play
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Children start to incorporate pretending into their play by the ages of two and three. Over time, parents may begin to notice imaginative stories emerging in their children’s play (i.e., feeding the baby, going to the doctor, playing house). As …