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SURVIVAL
Survival is the top priority for every living thing; we are no exception. Misunderstanding, miscommunication, dishonesty, and neglect have become commonly accepted as natural for the conscious mind, but the subconscious, which is responsible for maintaining all body systems at levels that are necessary for survival, recognizes them as threats. Listening to your body, paying…
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RESTFUL PARENTING—TRANSITIONS
The 10-Minute Rule You plan the perfect day, and everything is going great, then it’s time for the activity to end, and your kid loses it, and before long, everything is ruined. What happened? What went so wrong so quickly? Most likely, you skipped the simple step that ensures smooth transitions, the 10-minute countdown. Even…
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RESTFUL PARENTING – DR. CURIOUS
Backyard Explorer – Animals Supplies Steps Consider adding a listening component to the activity by using the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab. This free app allows you to record the birds around you for identification. Benefits A relaxing science and art activity that develops observation skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and memory and…
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RESTFUL PARENTING IN THE KITCHEN
Banana Chocolate Milk Shake Makes 2 servings Ingredients & Supplies Directions Kid-Friendlier Version Benefits Kitchen science introduces weights and measures and the skill of following written instructions.
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RESTFUL PARENTING—PLANNING AHEAD
Everyone wants to create special moments for their child that show how great a parent they are or how much they love their kid; often, however, the experience ends on a bad note. This is because all the planning and effort were given to the lead-up and start of the activity with no thought to…