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April 28, 2020

Transitioning with Children

It has been difficult for me as an adult to transition in the last few weeks!  In a matter of moments I learned that I would be working from home, my children were going to be home from school doing classes on-line, and my husband – an essential employee – would be working 6 days a […]

WRITTEN BY: Kellie Lemly, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, Lemly.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County, lobb.3@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • Autism Speaks (2018). Planning for a Crisis.  https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/planning-crisis
  • On Our Sleeves (2020). Schedules and Routines. https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving/on-our-sleeves/find-help/tools-for-you/coronavirus/schedules

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: child development, developmental disability, Parent stress, transitioning

September 15, 2017

Copycats

Over the past few weeks I have heard parents say “I don’t know where he learned to say that” or “I don’t know how she learned to do that.” Children pick up on way more than we think, especially young children. Young children look to adults, especially parents-often because that is who they are around […]

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: child development, early childhood, Parenting, role modeling

April 17, 2015

Full Hands, Full Heart

Full Hands, Full Heart   “You sure do have your hands full!” I heard this comment quite often from friends, family, and strangers when my twins were young. This statement was often accompanied by a comforting pat on the back as if they were feeling my pain. I would often respond with a polite smile […]

Categories: Family and Relationships, Mind and Body
Tags: child development, mindful parenting, mindfulness, Parenting, respect

January 27, 2015

Make Family Time Count

In most two-parent households today, both parents work outside the home, at least part time. Emphasis on roles in the home, are placed on shared ownership of the vast duties expected from mothers, fathers and children. While it is daunting to consider what it takes to be successful as a family unit, it isn’t impossible. […]

WRITTEN BY: Ochs, Shawn M.

REVIEWED BY: Oliver, Kathy

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • huffingtonpost.ca
  • howwemontessori.com
  • benjaciclomedio3a.blogspot.com
  • teachinggoodthings.com
  • shutterstock.com

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Chores-and-Responsibility.aspx
  • http://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/responsibility-and-chores/part-i-benefits-of-chores/
  • http://www.extension.org/pages/22956/let-children-help-with-household-chores-and-share-family-roles

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: age-appropriate chores, child development, family activities, family values, goals, Parenting, time management

April 29, 2010

Exercise? But he’s only a baby.

In the early years of life it may seem hard to bond or play with your baby.  They are so little and fragile.  While children in their first year, especially those first three months, are focused primarily on eating and growing, there is a lot of developing going on during this time.  Babies are learning […]

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: child care, child development, family time, Parenting

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