Education (MOC)
Notes
Parenting tips and knowledge can be split into several categories, some overlap but not all.
Pregnancy
Physical Care
Mentality
Crying
Tantrums
Self Perception
we will make mistakes, it will be hard, but it will pass, better days will come. You are not just a parent, you will still need hobbies and friends, you need to save time for that, this is what will provide you the power to go on.
make sure your emotional stability isn't dependent on the child, he is not supposed to be our care taker. If we become too dependent, it is a great weight for them to bear at such a young age, they lack the tools and resilience needed to hold themselves, let alone the parents. It will only bring stress.
Independence
supporting independence Supporting their independence starts from giving them a chance to be independent. If we hover over them constantly, they don't have room for development.
Communication
Finances
Develop Capabilities
developing capabilities Also, it is important that we avoid jumping to the rescue. If we solve their problems for them, they will never learn to do so for themselves/ Similarly, we need to know how to give praises, in a way that encourages their curiosity and desire to grow, instead of achievements.
Body Image and Nutrition
Rules and Limits
Emotional Development
Inclusion We need to use emotional coaching with our kids. To show them that having emotions is okay, to acknowledge their feelings, and be more like a curious guide than a teacher. Help them reflect on the situation and not just tell them what to do, or to use punishment and rewards.
the kids need to know (explicitly and verbally), that when they are in need, no matter when, where, or which situation they are, we will come for them, no punishment, no judgment, we will always be there (perhaps find a safe-word for it)
Misc.
baby warning:
- Not too much during the day (let them have free time to move and play)
- always facing you
- mouth is not covered, chin is upright (no obstacles for breathing)
- legs form an "m" shape (to protect the hip) https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=HCZYsQC5gXcHckou&v=Ok0XUo6-j-w&feature=youtu.be
Books
The Whole-Brain Child (book) The Homework Myth (book) How We Think (book) The Myth of the Spoiled Child (book) The Opposite of Spoiled (book) Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child (book) Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success (book) Raising Resilience (book) The Montessori Toddler (book) The Happiest Baby on the Block (book)
Authors
Alfie Kohn Daniel J. Siegel Tina Payne Bryson