Parenting in the First 3 Years

How can parents effectively balance the inherent challenge of safeguarding their children while nurturing their autonomy, particularly in the context of risky play?

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Audrey Roland, the visionary founder of Green Space Learning. Audrey has dedicated herself to early childhood professional development, and her organization includes licensed childcare centers along with the creation of innovative natural play equipment for playgrounds.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply curious about fostering a child's development through risky play, Audrey's wealth of experience and wisdom is bound to captivate you. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of embracing risk in childhood development.

Topics Discussed:

• Children's compulsion to take risks - it's innate!
• Differentiating between hazard and risk
• The Parents role in engaging with risky play
• Supporting resilience in children

Here's the show notes.

And links to learn more:

Green Space Learning - Is Risky Play Worth the Risk?

Green Space Learning - It’s Okay To Be Bored

Why Risky Play Is Beneficial for Kids - DFWChild

In this episode, we delve into the how-to's of playing with your baby, guided by expert advice from Autumn McKay, founder of Best Mom Ideas. As parents, understanding how to effectively engage with our little ones during the infant/toddler years is paramount.

We explore three key points that shed light on nurturing your child's development through play, ending with suggestions on how you can learn from Ms Rachel, the YouTube phenomenon that's got babies mesmerized!

Topics Discussed:

• Creating Opportunities to Learn
• Connecting Emotionally with Your Child
• Screen Time, Learning and Ms Rachel

Here's the show notes where you'll find a link for Autumn's free gift, The Ultimate Mom-Saver Activity Bundle!

In this episode of "Parenting in the First Three Years," host Ann McKitrick interviews Katie Larson, a physician's assistant with personal experience in dealing with severe food allergies in her own child. Katie shares her journey of discovering her child's allergies and undergoing oral immunotherapy treatment. She emphasizes the importance of introducing allergenic foods early to reduce the risk of developing allergies and gives tips on when and how to introduce peanuts to your baby, as young as four months.

Topics discussed:

• Katie’s journey with her son’s food allergies
• The 9 allergenic foods
• Guidelines for introducing new foods
• What to look for when introducing new foods
• What are the statics for a child having a food allergy

Click here for the full show notes.

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A great children's book should have a well-crafted story, engaging language, and entertaining illustrations. This combination can stimulate your child's cognitive development, support early reading skills, and foster a stronger connection between you and your child during shared reading time.

During this episode, Tracey Baptiste, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses her recently published book, Mermaid and Pirate. This book has served as a model for Disney's upcoming live remake of The Little Mermaid. It stars Halle Bailey - the first and so far only black Ariel. She wrote this book because she was inspired by her love for the ocean, fantasy, and storytelling. Click here for the full show notes.

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Blake Brewer is on a mission to help 1 million dads and moms leave a lasting legacy for their children.

His story is personal to me. When our kids were preschoolers, I had a mom friend with kids the same ages as ours. One day she just had a feeling that she should write her children a letter telling them how much she loved them among other meaningful messages, in case anything ever happened to her. A few weeks later, their family went boating and a terrible accident took her life as they were docking the boat at the end of the day. I know those kids, now young adults, treasure their mother's words to them.

Blake has a similar story and he shares it with you in this episode of Parenting in the First 3 Years.

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Go to the show notes to find lots of ways to get in touch with Blake.

Watch Blake's segment on the Today Show where tells the story of his mission to help 1,000,000 parents leave a lasting legacy for their children through a well-written, meaningful letter.

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