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Potty Training Tips

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When Potty Training Feels Impossible: A Gentle Guide for Busy Parents A close friend of mine recently shared her frustration over her youngest child, who, despite turning three, still refuses to give up the diaper. Her two older kids had trained much earlier, so she couldn’t help but wonder if she was doing something wrong. Between her full-time job, part-time studies, and caring for three children, she feels exhausted and guilty, like she’s failed at one of the simplest parenting milestones. If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and your child is not “behind.” Toilet training is not a race; it’s a developmental process that depends on readiness, not age or pressure. Understanding Readiness According to child-development research, most children are ready to start potty training between 2½ and 4 years old, but every child’s pace is different. Physiological readiness, like being able to control the bladder and bowel, comes before emotional readiness, which is...
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"How a Child Can Thrive by Age Five." --- Molly Wright

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The first five years of a child's life are often considered a critical period for development. The importance of early experiences, interactions, and environments in shaping a child's future physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. TED Talk specifically by Molly Wright titled "How a Child Can Thrive by Age Five." Her message that every child has the potential to thrive by age five is both empowering and motivating, serving as a reminder of the incredible impact we can have on shaping the future through our interactions with young children. Please click here to see the video.
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Establishing Healthy Mealtime Routines for Toddlers

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  Mealtime can be a challenging yet crucial part of the day for toddlers and their caregivers. Establishing healthy mealtime routines not only ensures proper nutrition but also fosters positive habits and behaviors that can last a lifetime. Here are some tips to create a harmonious and nourishing mealtime experience for your little one. 1. Set a daily mealtime routine Toddlers thrive on routine, so aim to establish regular meal and snack times. Consistency helps regulate their appetite and prevents excessive grazing throughout the day. Ideally, toddlers should have three meals and two to three snacks spaced evenly apart. Make sure to offer meals around the same times each day, so your toddler knows what to expect. Tips to build healthy eating habits:  Sample eating routine: Breakfast: 7 a.m. Snack: around 9:30 a.m. Lunch: between 11:30-12:30pm Snack: 3 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. 2. Seat your child at a table Let your child know when the meal is almost ready, so they can finish what t...
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Invisible Math

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 C reation in Math The children are introduced to use dice to decide how many glassy rocks they can take into their own containers. whoever gets to the top of the container will stop the game and then line up all the rocks on the table to count. Then they are provided a sheet to write their name, the number of rocks, the measurement (for practicing writing numbers), and the picture they created by the rocks. Materials : ·          Clear rock (represent numbers on dice) ·          Dices ·          Measurement Tape (for coping the number on the measure) ·          Two containers ( for putting the stone) ·          Blank white paper (to create pictures or shapes) ·          spoon This activity pr...
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