Beyond ABC and 123 ss Parents Connect and communicate Celebrations

Beyond ABC and 123 ss Parents Connect and communicate Celebrations When my daughter was bo in 2001, the wave of "baby genius" of products has been at the center of the flooding of the market. Baby Genius, Brainy Baby, Baby Einstein, Baby IQ? - All these products, which claims to develop "a great spirit," flew off the shelves. Toy manufacturers have also started placing special emphasis on the "brain benefits" of their products? - Language, spatial thinking, problem solving, eye-hand coordination. As a parent and child development expert, I could not help but think that was a little 'too much in the foreground, the "Brainy Baby." Toys on the shelves today are still full of "smart toys." During the development and toys are essential to a child leas, neuroscientist and child development experts agree that there is much more in the development of the child to know the colors, shapes and numbers? More than ABCs and 123s, children need to connect. They need to love those who care to spend time with them to help them a feeling of trust, they are, and the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. The emotional and social skills, developing positive correlation, but are equally important in the early years, as an intellectual development. In fact, research over the past 10 years in the field of emotional intelligence has pointed out that the emotional and social skills may play a more important role for success in later life as a formal, academic skills.So, as parents, what can do in this regard positive and start the development of social and emotional skills in our children? I wish you the idea that I am very very useful. I call the 3C's - communicate, connect, and celebrate? Communications - One of our fundamental human need to feel seen, heard, understood and appreciated. As parents, it is important that there are positive words with children, to hear what they have to say, and let them know their thoughts and feelings about it. If we take the positive communication in this way, it builds their self confidence and ability to communicate effectively with others.Connect - When it comes to optimizing the development, is nothing more than positive face-to-face interaction with a loved one. We make a habit in our house, our children, at least every 15-20 minutes of one-to-one time each evening before going to bed. During this time we have read, speak during the day and just cuddle together. Create special one-on-one moments such as these developed the feeling that "I am a person who has problems" and lays the groundwork for positive interactions with others people.Celebrate - Birthday is an essential part of parenting. If we are in joy and unconditional support for our children, for them, and their quality and performance, they intealize the most important messages. They lea to see themselves as beautiful and able to concentrate on the positive side of the situation, and to recognize the results of others. There are currently potty training our 2-year-old, and has always used successfully potty, he Claps for himself and his 4-year-old sister, medals on his shoulder and says: "Good work , friends! "Now, if we celebrate! Regardless of the method, the end is the little things that will be the biggest difference. If we take the time to communicate, connect and celebrate our children are developing edge of each time.Ideas for ActionHere are three ways to use the C 3 in action with your family: 1) When communicating with the child, the practice of "stop, look and listen" technique. * Stop and do what you're looking for the child * * in the eye, is your attention. * Listen and actually hear what the child says. You can confirm that you hear mentioned, or raise your eyebrows smile. This is your child to express himself and help him feel that it is heard and understood.2) Schedule a special on one time with your child. For infants, you can change particular time for a massage or a child to listen and dance to music of some amusement. For older children who are planning a trip should be like a picnic, or reading books in library is a good way to connect.3) Practice of finding ways to celebrate your child sizes. His capture the small things that make a difference and to praise their actions, for example, sharing a toy or a brother for help. Celebrate your successes, as first steps and groped to zip zippers, without help. You can also enjoy personal qualities as friendliness, creativity, or curls. Even more important, consistent and genuine in his party and have fun! Copyright 2006 Dream Kids. All rights reserved.Dr. Kelly Pryde is the President and founder of Kids Dream - a society dedicated to celebrate, inspire and the potential of children from birth and up. A consultant, teacher and mother of two children, Kelly has a doctorate in psychology with experience in child development and leaing. To lea more about and celebrate the development potential of your child, please visit: