Tiny Hearts Child Care

At around the age of 3 children can understand turn taking but they may not be able to consistently share till around school age. Don't force toddlers to share; it actually delays the development of sharing skills. Kids need to feel secure in their ownership before they can share. Instead, introduce the concept taking turns. ("It's Sarah's turn to use the car. Then it will be your turn. I'll help you wait").

Sharing is something that needs to be taught, but never forced. Learning to share is a process and it starts with turn taking. When children learn that taking turns doesn't mean they lose the toy, they will feel safe to share. With young children you could hug a toy and then give it to them to hug. Or roll a ball to them. Make sure you are saying "my turn, your turn" so they understand the concept. If they find this particularly difficult you can use a timer so the turn has an end.

Older children can practice turn taking by playing board games or card games. It is helpful to point out that games are more fun when we share.

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Pretend Play:
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When kids have different interests!

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Coloring activity worksheet!
a fun way to develop creativity, focus, motor skills & color recognition.
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Curious with this battery operated dino🦖

-Nurture your child’s curiosity by providing them with opportunities to explore.
-Curiosity helps children be more observant and to think about things and try to figure them out.

The short answer for why children whine? Must read, it works!

According to Jessica Michaelson, a psychologist & early parenthood coach, "Children tend to whine most between
2 ½ and 4 years old, when they have the language to communicate their needs, but it takes a lot of effort to hold down all the big feelings. So when they're tired, hungry or overstimulated they may whine to let us know, "I can't act big anymore, please take care of me like I was a baby." ☺

Kids whine when they need or want something, and as adults, We are biologically hardwired to react to whining. Research suggests that We react more strongly to whining than We do to nearly any other sound, including crying and screaming.

Here's how you can redirect a whining child:

- Refer to their strong voice
- Listen
- Notice patterns
- Remember that whining is normal



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Enjoying the weather & snow 🏂❄⛷

To keep this little one busy, i made a cardboard christmas tree 🎄 and i let her decorate it using a crumpled, printed tissue paper.

Today's Christmas Artwork💕

Cotton Balls Snowman⛄