Download or read book Nurturing Your Child s Well Being Upper Elementary written by Trisha DiFazio and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurturing Your Childs Well-Being: Upper Elementary offers tips and ideas to help ensure your child's well-being. In today's fast paced world, equipping children with the tools to navigate their emotions and relationships with their peers and the adults in their lives is more important than ever.Children at this age are seeking independence while still being well-connected to the family. You can provide lots of love and support as they grow! Written by the experts behind Social-Emotional Learning Starts with Us, this must-have resource covers six key areas of your childs well-being:1. Bank on Yourself: One of the greatest gifts parents can give a child is a well-regulated adult. In this chapter, youll discover practical strategies for prioritizing your own well-being to better support your child.2. First Things First: Learn how to establish healthy habits and routines for sleep, nutrition, movement, and more to support overall well-being for the entire family.3. Lets Get Emotional: Dive into this chapter to explore age-appropriate ways to help your child understand, identify, and express their feelings.4. Creating Connections: Discover practical tips for strengthening your bond with your child and building a trusting, supportive relationship.5. Making the Most of Mistakes: Explore strategies for helping your child develop a growth mindset, resilience, and problem-solving skills as they navigate lifes ups and downs.6. Managing Tech Time: This chapter offers guidance on setting healthy boundaries around technology use, promoting balance, and fostering childrens mindful engagement with screens.
Download or read book Parenting Matters written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the foundation of children's well- being and healthy development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life, when a child's brain is rapidly developing and when nearly all of her or his experiences are created and shaped by parents and the family environment. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The experience of parenting also impacts parents themselves. For instance, parenting can enrich and give focus to parents' lives; generate stress or calm; and create any number of emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, fulfillment, and anger. Parenting of young children today takes place in the context of significant ongoing developments. These include: a rapidly growing body of science on early childhood, increases in funding for programs and services for families, changing demographics of the U.S. population, and greater diversity of family structure. Additionally, parenting is increasingly being shaped by technology and increased access to information about parenting. Parenting Matters identifies parenting knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with positive developmental outcomes in children ages 0-8; universal/preventive and targeted strategies used in a variety of settings that have been effective with parents of young children and that support the identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and barriers to and facilitators for parents' use of practices that lead to healthy child outcomes as well as their participation in effective programs and services. This report makes recommendations directed at an array of stakeholders, for promoting the wide-scale adoption of effective programs and services for parents and on areas that warrant further research to inform policy and practice. It is meant to serve as a roadmap for the future of parenting policy, research, and practice in the United States.
Download or read book Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Download or read book Nurture written by Peter Alsop and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about community; about fostering the potential of children to boost New Zealand¿s wellbeing. It¿s a book of parenting ideas, shared by parents keen on growing the greater good. These parents challenged the norm ¿ to keep parenting views to ourselves ¿ and demonstrated that everyday parents have great ideas that should be shared. Nurture links these generously gifted ideas to key personal virtues for living a great life. The virtues ¿ wisdom, courage, compassion, integrity, self-mastery and belief ¿ stem from the field of positive psychology, the study of happiness and wellbeing. They are virtues to cultivate in children and, to support child development, develop in our families, communities and schools. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photos from mid-century New Zealand, the linking of ideas with imagery invokes a head-heart response; a powerful invitation for reflection, learning and growth.By opening our hearts and minds to ideas ¿ both sharing them and receiving them ¿ we embrace a timeless truth: it takes a village to raise great children. Nurture invites us all to lead the way to a community and country of new possibility.
Download or read book Vibrant and Healthy Kids written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-12-27 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are the foundation of the United States, and supporting them is a key component of building a successful future. However, millions of children face health inequities that compromise their development, well-being, and long-term outcomes, despite substantial scientific evidence about how those adversities contribute to poor health. Advancements in neurobiological and socio-behavioral science show that critical biological systems develop in the prenatal through early childhood periods, and neurobiological development is extremely responsive to environmental influences during these stages. Consequently, social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors significantly affect a child's health ecosystem and ability to thrive throughout adulthood. Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity builds upon and updates research from Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity (2017) and From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development (2000). This report provides a brief overview of stressors that affect childhood development and health, a framework for applying current brain and development science to the real world, a roadmap for implementing tailored interventions, and recommendations about improving systems to better align with our understanding of the significant impact of health equity.
Download or read book Empowering Parents written by Stanley Charis and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where childhood mental health concerns are increasingly prevalent, "Empowering Parents" emerges as a beacon of hope and guidance. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the intricate landscape of nurturing children with ADHD, anxiety, and depression, offering a wealth of effective strategies designed to support your child's mental health and overall well-being. Drawing from the latest research in psychology and child development, this book provides invaluable insights for parents grappling with the challenges of raising a child with neurodevelopmental or emotional difficulties. It doesn't just stop at identifying the issues; it equips parents with practical tools and empowering techniques to navigate these challenges with resilience and optimism. From understanding the unique needs of children with ADHD, anxiety, and depression to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment at home, each chapter is a roadmap for parents seeking to empower themselves and their children. The book explores evidence-based interventions, therapeutic approaches, and holistic strategies that promote positive mental health outcomes. Through real-life stories, expert interviews, and actionable advice, "Empowering Parents" creates a compelling narrative of hope, resilience, and transformation. It emphasizes the importance of parental involvement, self-care, and advocacy in advocating for your child's mental health needs. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this book is an essential resource that not only educates but also inspires. It's a testament to the power of love, understanding, and informed action in nurturing the potential of every child, regardless of their challenges. "Empowering Parents" is more than just a guide; it's a roadmap to creating a brighter, healthier future for our children.
Download or read book Good Morning Gorgeous Children written by Sue Pertilé and published by Eloquent Books. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society has changed and adults have changed. We seem to have lost our way, because so many children are not being nurtured. The time has come to take a good look at ourselves and understand that adults are responsible for the way our children grow and develop.Materialism does not make a child happy, nor does neglect. Children need to feel nurtured and know that they are loved unconditionally. Good Morning Gorgeous Children is about balance and connectedness in our lives.Many children start school at the age of five having already lost the desire to learn, as well as their enthusiasm for living. We need to acknowledge that the answers to inspiring our children lie within ourselves. We can all make a difference!Written by a teacher, this book is a much needed wake-up call. About the Author: First-time author Sue Pertile wants to make a difference. If, after reading her book, ..".one adult makes one change, then I have helped a child's happiness." She is a primary school teacher and counsellor in Perth, Australia. She has already started on her next book about teenagers.Publisher's Website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/GoodMorningGorgeousChildren.html
Download or read book Nurturing the Spirit written by Aline D. Wolf and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Importance of Being Little written by Erika Christakis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Christakis . . . expertly weaves academic research, personal experience and anecdotal evidence into her book . . . a bracing and convincing case that early education has reached a point of crisis . . . her book is a rare thing: a serious work of research that also happens to be well-written and personal . . . engaging and important.” --Washington Post "What kids need from grown-ups (but aren't getting)...an impassioned plea for educators and parents to put down the worksheets and flash cards, ditch the tired craft projects (yes, you, Thanksgiving Handprint Turkey) and exotic vocabulary lessons, and double-down on one, simple word: play." --NPR The New York Times bestseller that provides a bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young children learn best by taking the child’s eye view of the learning environment To a four-year-old watching bulldozers at a construction site or chasing butterflies in flight, the world is awash with promise. Little children come into the world hardwired to learn in virtually any setting and about any matter. Yet in today’s preschool and kindergarten classrooms, learning has been reduced to scripted lessons and suspect metrics that too often undervalue a child’s intelligence while overtaxing the child’s growing brain. These mismatched expectations wreak havoc on the family: parents fear that if they choose the “wrong” program, their child won’t get into the “right” college. But Yale early childhood expert Erika Christakis says our fears are wildly misplaced. Our anxiety about preparing and safeguarding our children’s future seems to have reached a fever pitch at a time when, ironically, science gives us more certainty than ever before that young children are exceptionally strong thinkers. In her pathbreaking book, Christakis explains what it’s like to be a young child in America today, in a world designed by and for adults, where we have confused schooling with learning. She offers real-life solutions to real-life issues, with nuance and direction that takes us far beyond the usual prescriptions for fewer tests, more play. She looks at children’s use of language, their artistic expressions, the way their imaginations grow, and how they build deep emotional bonds to stretch the boundaries of their small worlds. Rather than clutter their worlds with more and more stuff, sometimes the wisest course for us is to learn how to get out of their way. Christakis’s message is energizing and reassuring: young children are inherently powerful, and they (and their parents) will flourish when we learn new ways of restoring the vital early learning environment to one that is best suited to the littlest learners. This bold and pragmatic challenge to the conventional wisdom peels back the mystery of childhood, revealing a place that’s rich with possibility.
Download or read book 50 Fantastic Ideas for Supporting Children s Wellbeing written by Rebecca Gordine and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Fantastic Ideas for Supporting Children's Wellbeing is packed full of easy-to-follow activities to calm busy minds and bodies and develop young children's self-esteem through engagement with their senses, nature and the world around them. With the ever-increasing pressures on children and teachers in schools for results and academic success, the desire for time and space for young children in the Early Years to calm their minds and bodies and tune into the natural environment is growing. Rebecca Gordine presents 50 ideas to address this and nurture young children's concept of self and wellbeing, from playing with warm noodles and making a healthy soup recipe, to tuning into nature by listening to bird songs, and creating a singing show.
Download or read book The Nurturing Parenting Programs written by Stephen J. Bavolek and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Eternal Mark of a Mom written by Linda Weber and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nurturing mother is vital to the character and future of a child. But what is a nurturing mother? Linda Weber describes in detail how important it is for moms in all situations to focus on nurturing the hearts and souls of their children, and she shows them how to do so. By sharing encouraging true stories—including her own—and new research, Weber offers moms a detailed and updated rationale that defends the value of motherhood while urging women to embrace the value and power of their role.
Download or read book The Three Little Yogis and the Wolf Who Lost His Breath written by Susan Verde and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A calming spin on a classic fairy tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde Once upon a time there lived a wolf who lost his huff and his puff. It was a BIG, BAD problem! One morning, the wolf came upon a peaceful little yogi doing sun salutations. The wolf wanted to huff and puff and blooow her hut down into a big pile of straw. But instead the yogi suggested, “Let’s meditate on that!” Soon the wolf met a second yogi, and then a third. He may have lost his huff and puff—but with the help of three new yogi friends, can the wolf find his breath?
Download or read book The Well adjusted Child written by Phil E. Quinn and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating a Culture of Well being written by Anne Lumb and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can schools create a community where each person can encounter a deep sense of peace where attention is paid to developing emotional, spiritual, physical and mental well-being? Based on research into children's spirituality and nurture of the whole child, and drawing on the assertion of Jesus that he came to bring life in all its fullness, this helpful guide explores the creation of a school culture that enables each person to truly flourish as an individual, who can contribute to the well-being of the whole community.
Download or read book Building Resilience in Children written by Nerina Cervantes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building Resilience in Children: A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Well-being" is a comprehensive resource for parents seeking to cultivate resilience and emotional strength in their children. As part of the Empowered Parent Collection, this book provides practical advice, insights, and strategies to help your child develop the essential skills and mindset needed to navigate life's challenges with confidence and determination In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, resilience is more important than ever. This guide covers a wide range of topics to help parents understand the key factors that contribute to a child's resilience, including: Recognizing and fostering personal strengths Encouraging problem-solving and adaptability Teaching effective coping strategies and stress management Building supportive social connections Nurturing a growth mindset and a positive outlook Cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion Promoting perseverance and grit Delve into "Building Resilience in Children: A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Well-being" and embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and support your children in developing the resilience they need to thrive in a complex and ever-changing world.
Download or read book Heart to Heart written by Jim Ciemny and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a remarkable year-long journey with 'Heart-to-Heart, ' your companion to unlocking profound connections with your child. Through daily inspiration, expert wisdom, and practical guidance, this guide invites you to dive into the heart of relationship-building, communication, and emotional growth. It's not just about theories; it's about real interaction, genuine love, and creating a sacred space for your child's happiness to blossom. You'll find step-by-step insights, success stories, and transformative activities that resonate with families everywhere. By fostering a nurturing environment, you guide your child toward a life enriched with love and fulfillment. With 'Heart-to-Heart, ' you hold a legacy of joy, understanding, and resilience that will continue to reverberate through your child's life. A treasure trove of empowerment, this book is a beacon for all committed to shaping a thriving future for their children. Presented by Dawn Health, your partners in this extraordinary adventure, 'Heart-to-Heart' is more than a guide; it's a movement toward a loving and connected worl