Ten Tips from Research

01/11/2007

The best smell is bread; the best savour, salt; the best love, that of children.
George Herbert

In her article, “Using Early Childhood Brain Research,” in the Beginnings Workshop Book, Curriculum: Brain Research, Math, Science, Nina Sazer O’Donnell included a chart listing ten tips for parents and caregivers based on a research review prepared for Rob Reiner’s “I Am Your Child Campaign.” Here is a shortened version of the ten tips…

Be warm, loving, and responsive.
Respond to the child’s cues and clues.
Talk, sing, and read to children.
Establish rituals and routines.
Encourage safe exploration and play.
Make television watching selective.
Use discipline as an opportunity to teach.
Recognize that each child is unique.
Choose quality child care and stay involved.
Caregivers need to take care of themselves.

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The Beginnings Workshop Book, Curriculum: Brain Research, Math, Science, is on sale this week at a 20% discount. Authors in this practical teaching tool include Nina Sazer O’Donnell, David Elkind, Karen Stephens, Ann Epstein, and Pam Schiller.

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