Lauren Kelly - Busy Days Daycare

Information worth sharing.

#pediatrician #babycare #pacifier

Important information about feeding children I thought I would share.

📌 Follow @modernparentsguide for more neuroscience-backed parenting insights. Child choking is silent. It happens in seconds. And it is the #1 cause of accidental death in children under 5. Not on toys. Not on coins. But on the food we give them. Some foods feel harmless. They aren’t harmless to a toddler’s airway. Popcorn can block the trachea completely. Whole grapes seal the airway when swallowed whole. Hard candy doesn’t dissolve fast enough to protect them. Nuts are too hard to chew safely with developing teeth. Thick peanut butter can glue the airway shut if served in large amounts. These aren’t parenting mistakes. They’re gaps in information most parents were never taught. Save this. Share it with someone who feeds young children. One post can prevent a tragedy. This is not medical advice. Please seek professional guidance if needed. #ChildSafety #ToddlerSafety #ChokingHazards #ParentEducation #NeuroscienceParenting #ModernParentsGuide

Something to keep in mind during the holiday events.

This is just my opinion. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We ask a lot of kids during the holidays. Of course this is a magical and incredible time of year, but it’s also a lot on their bodies and brains. It’s a lot on adult bodies and brains. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My emphasis is simply this: we cannot only expect flexibility from the youngest family members. Their sleep and schedules deserve the same consideration as adult sleep and schedules - arguably more so since adults have decades of experience and lots of tools to handle these changes. ⭐️ For those planning events: Let’s approach scheduling with care and compassion instead of expecting it to be the kids who adapt every time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⭐️ For those attending events with small children: Whatever decisions you need to make to support your child, make them. You are their advocate. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ IN THE COMMENTS ⬇️ What do you think? Does this resonate or do you see it differently? Let’s keep it respectful, either way. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

This works…I think children need boundaries. I’m ok with giving them boundaries.

Something to add to those slides: I didn’t engage in a power struggle I didn’t validate emotions over and over I didn’t force the shoes on her feet I didn’t keep explaining it’s cold outside and why we need the proper footwear I didn’t raise my voice And once she said she was ready to get on her sneakers? I didn’t harp on what just happened. We put the sneakers on and went and had a great time playing outside (ok I was freezing but you get the idea) Kids are going to test the boundaries. They are going to have big emotions and feelings about things. They may have challenging behaviors to communicate they don’t like something. But it’s all in how WE respond that is going to shape the behavior. It’s in how we keep it calm, how we model the expected behavior, how we teach the skills to functionally communicate a need, how we hold a boundary, how and what we reinforce. If you’re reading that and thinking, wow that’s a lot, feeling overwhelmed and like you don’t even know where to start - I got you. I’m Lauren, child behavior analyst and mom of 2 littles, and I specialize in figuring out why kids engage in challenging behaviors, and share simple yet effective strategies to help parents not only understand the behavior, but feel equipped to handle the behaviors with confidence It’s never going to be perfect. For them, for us. But it can get easier, more predictable, and way less “winging it” — when we have the right tools, language, and strategies in our back pocket. #childbehavior #parenting #momlife #toddlermom #motherhood #strongwilled

Helpful information if your little one has a nose bleed.

Nose bleeds are common and can happen with trauma or spontaneously. First aid for nose bleeds includes pinching the soft part of the nose and holding for 10-15 minutes. If it continues to bleed or there are other symptoms/trauma, head to the ER #emergency #nosebleed #firstaid #parents #learnontiktok Disclaimer: For educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice or replace the advice of your physician

Sharing this helpful information with Halloween coming soon.

Ps. When I was around 6-8 years old I started choking on a jolly rancher…my mom made me drink hot water to help melt the candy because they couldn’t get it to come back out. It was scary and not something I would want to happen to another child.

Trick or treat, some Halloween candies aren't safe for your kiddo to eat! 🍬🍭 ER doctor and BabyCenter Medical Advisor @drdarria is spilling what she's pulling from her toddler’s haul — and why those cute little candies can be sneaky choking hazards. 🎃 For more Halloween safety tips, visit the link in bio.

This really explains how I try to take care of my daycare children. If I am able to make it happen here in daycare we have less issues and happy kids.

Are tantrums at 5, 6, and 7 years old developmentally appropriate? A lot depends on why the child is having a tantrum. 

There are 4 triggers to most tantrums: 
1. Hunger
2. Tired
3. Over-stimulation
4: Loss of control

The top 3 are all well within a parent’s control and can’t be minimized. 
The 4th…loss of control has two parts…the loss of control from not enough autonomy and responsibility. Or the loss of control because things are going the child’s way or something suddenly happened (change of plans, cut the sandwich wrong, etc)

The reason toddlers go ballistic with that 2nd loss of control is because they lack the language and skills to regulate their nervous system. When we talk about beyond the toddler phase, we can expect that our kids have better skills. 

Giving kids more autonomy and responsibility helps them regulate themselves within the family dynamic. But also: be mindful of the first three triggers. A lot of parents brush that off but they’re a big deal. 

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Some good tips to keep your child safe!

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This is so smart!

Teach this song to your child ASAP! You might think the first numbers your child should memorize are 1 to 10, but actually, it’s your phone number! 📞 Knowing it can save your child if they ever get separated from you. Here’s how to teach it in a fun, easy way: 🎵 Step 1: Make sure they know your name, and turn it into a song 🎶 “My mommy’s name is _____, her phone number is easy, ###-###-###xx!” 📜 Step 2: Explain why it matters. “If you ever can’t find me, you can ask another mommy to call me to come get you.” Practice role-playing safely too! 🔁 Step 3: Repeat and make it fun, sing it every morning, night, or anytime! Clap, stomp, or dance it out to keep your child engaged. I’m an early childhood expert with over 15 years experience and a mom of two. This playful method has helped dozens of preschoolers memorize important info. Share this with every parent you know! Every child should know how to keep themselves safe! ❤️ #safetyfirst #childsafety #phonenumbersong #parentingadvice #momhacks #preschool #toddlers #parentingtips #motherhood #momlife #dadlife #childdevelopment #mindfulparenting #gentleparenting #earlylearning

This! It’s such a good reminder. Kids grow up so fast and it’s a good reminder to stop and just enjoy your time with them.

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This is interesting information…something to keep in mind in the evenings before you put your child to bed.

If your child struggles with night terrors… it might not be ‘just a phase.’ One of the most common triggers I see is unstable blood sugar at night. A carb-heavy dinner or sweet bedtime snack can burn off quickly → blood sugar drops → the body releases adrenaline + cortisol to bring it back up. That adrenaline surge = restless sleep, vivid dreams, or night terrors. 💡 The fix: A protein + fat focused dinner (and if needed, a small balanced bedtime snack) helps keep blood sugar steady so your child can sleep deeper, calmer, and wake happier. I love supporting mamas — and part of supporting mamas is helping their kiddos, too. Inside Whole Medicine, I have a full module on kids’ health (it’s actually one of the most-watched in the library!). Drop WHOLE below and I’ll send you the link

I 100% agree with this! I think talking and reading to the kiddos is so important!

Other than that, parents…we stress ourselves out and we really don’t need to.

I had two kids before I became a pediatrician “officially”, and just like every parent, I stressed over each decision I made for my kiddos. Looking back, it probably didn’t matter much if I started fruits or vegetables first. But the things that did make a difference was the time invested in them. The bedtimes stories and snuggles. The words of comfort and affirmation. You’re doing great. I promise. #parenting #backtoschool #kids #toddler #pediatrician