It is much easier to take responsibility for a mistake when it is seen as a learning opportunity rather than something to be ashamed of. If we see mistakes as bad we tend to feel inadequate and discouraged and may become defensive, evasive, judgmental, or critical of others or ourselves. On the other hand, when mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn, recognizing them will seem like an exciting venture. "I wonder what I will learn from this one?" Self forgiveness is an important element of the first R of Recovery. Have you ever said you were sorry to a child? If so, how did that child ...
Baby Milestones and Toys That Help Promote Development, at Every Stage
There are few things regarding my daughter that give me anxiety as much as developmental milestones. Why, though? Why did I worry so much about when she was able to lift her head, when she would roll over, or when she sat unassisted? She ended up doing all those things, at one point or another. And why do I worry now that she hasn’t started crawling and is 7 months old, and over-analyze the way she uses her hands and how she plays with her toys? The answer is likely three-fold: 1.) social media: seeing parents post about their littles ones and their achievements, especially ones that are the ...
Baby Wearing 101: The Do’s, Don’ts and Tips from a Babywearer Educator
I was very ideological when I was pregnant. I was sure of so many things, even though I was entering very, very, uncharted territory. I would exclusively breastfeed for a year (I introduced formula at six months); I wasn’t going to give my baby a pacifier right away (gave it to her one week postpartum); I’d read to her once a day (more like once a week); I would make all her food (I most definitely purchased some jarred); she would sleep in our room with us until she was AT LEAST six months old (I kicked her out at three); and I would baby wear all day everyday when she was a newborn ...
