ABCs for Mommy and ABCs for Daddy

01/29/2020

Did you know that 25% of U.S. high school girls have been abused physically or sexually, and are 6 times more likely to become pregnant or contract an STI? Read more about the Facts About Dating Violence and What You Can Do, from The Dibble Institute.

Did you know that 25% of U.S. high school girls have been abused physically or sexually, and are 6 times more likely to become pregnant or contract an STI? Read more about the Facts About Dating Vi…

11/24/2019

As a result of greater awareness of early brain development, we know that social-emotional development is the foundation of later learning. A warm, nurturing relationship gives baby confidence and security with which to explore her world. When these warm responses are lacking, interacting with people is more difficult and learning becomes more of a challenge. Ongoing stress can be toxic to early brain development making higher level cognitive function difficult. [ 152 more words ]

11/13/2019

Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way in the present moment. Mindfulness is about noticing whatever experience you are having, including all thoughts, feelings or physical sensations. Meditation is a form of mindfulness that is an intentional internal practice, with an inward focus increasing calmness, concentration and emotional balance. Mindfulness and meditation are often used interchangeably but are not the same. [ 92 more words ]

10/22/2019

In my book, ABCs for Daddy, E is for Empathy and K is for Kindness, two things we should continue to foster. Roots of Empathy is a new curriculum in a Washington, DC school that teaches empathy and kindness through interactions with a baby. The baby has a scheduled visit every three weeks in the classroom. The 30-40 minute interactions and circle talk help the children to understand how a baby might cry because he doesn't have words is similar to how a 9 year-old might cry if she doesn't have the right words--teaching empathy. Watch the introductory piece on Today.com.
https://abcbookseries.wordpress.com/2019/10/22/roots-of-empathy/

10/15/2019

The ABCs of Safe Sleep

Alone – Babies should always be on their on sleep surface. Back – Babies should sleep on their backs. Crib – The crib should be empty.

05/13/2019

There are many ways in which we could support and nurture our child’s mental health. I’d like to share a few with you each month over the next few months as a way for you to practice making the action an automatic response or activity. Surround them with healthy adults Use open ended questions (much like our Car Chat questions)

There are many ways in which we could support and nurture our child’s mental health. I’d like to share a few with you each month over the next few months as a way for you to practice making the act…

05/13/2019

https://abcbookseries.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/2638/

05/12/2019

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! I hope you enjoy my article from a few years back. ABCs of Mother’s Day by Juliann G. Mangino, Ed.D.–published in Views and Voices magazine

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! I hope you enjoy my article from a few years back. ABCs of Mother’s Day by Juliann G. Mangino, Ed.D.–published in Views and Voices magazine

05/11/2019

Ask your child a probing question during your next car ride. Try one of these... What is your favorite Disney movie? What is your happiest memory?

Ask your child a probing question during your next car ride. Try one of these… What is your favorite Disney movie? What is your happiest memory?  

05/09/2019

Here's a quick tip -- Be sure to hang out with balcony people not basement people.

Here’s a quick tip — Be sure to hang out with balcony people not basement people.

05/07/2019

Take note of the emotion of anger and work to control your behavior. Here are a few things you could do when you need to "handle" your anger: Breathe deeply and count to 10 Walk away Participate in positive self-talk Make faces Tear newspaper Next time you feel yourself losing control, try a few of these methods.

Take note of the emotion of anger and work to control your behavior. Here are a few things you could do when you need to “handle” your anger: Breathe deeply and count to 10 Walk away P…

05/05/2019

More teens are attempting su***de by self-poisoning, according to a new study. Here's what parents should know

More teens are attempting su***de by self-poisoning, according to a new study. Here’s what parents should know