Author: Mary Ann HOODSenior Lecturer, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education A baby’s emotional development can be supported through …
Author: Mel WAGENAAR Educational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa If I had a dollar for every time a newly …
Reading Feelings: Emotional Development and Literacy When should I read to my baby? A: You can start reading to your baby before they are born. An unborn baby can already hear sounds from around 20 weeks. What kind of book can I read to my newborn baby? A: Read books that have a high contrast, …
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Author: Mary Ann HOODSenior Lecturer, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education A baby’s emotional development can be supported through reading even before birth. Yes, you read correctly. An unborn baby can already hear sounds from around 20 weeks and they can hear the soothing sounds of the voice of someone reading to them, even …
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For Crying Out Loud! Is a crying baby a typical phenomenon? A: Yes. This is how babies communicate. How long before seeking medical advice? A: Try the typical soothing mechanisms first. Trust your instincts if your gut is telling you that there is something wrong. Why do babies cry? A: It is their way of …
Author: Mel WAGENAAR Educational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa If I had a dollar for every time a newly minted young mother asked me: “Is this normal?” I would currently be listening to the ocean, lying on a perfumed beach towel! I do not allow much airtime to the word “normal” in my practice …
