Automatically translated.View original post

The more often parents play with their children, the faster they learn.💛

👶✨ children in their first years learn the world through imitation of their parents, whether it's gestures, sounds or facial expressions, just a few times, they remember and follow immediately. 🥰

Some small gestures, such as waving, clapping, or making a fuss, are also important developments that help you communicate more with us.

Imitation = Developmental Brain + Communication + Social

So parents are really their "first teacher." 🫶

# The record of Nong Mia # Child development # Raising children # Teach children # Human mother

2025/10/3 Edited to

... Read moreในช่วงวัยแรกเกิดถึง 1 ปี พฤติกรรมเลียนแบบของเด็กมีบทบาทสำคัญอย่างมากต่อพัฒนาการหลายด้าน โดยเฉพาะการสื่อสารและสมอง เพราะเด็กวัยนี้จะเรียนรู้ผ่านการสังเกตและคัดลอกท่าทาง สีหน้า หรือเสียงของพ่อแม่ เช่น ท่าโบกมือ ตบมือ หรือเล่นจ๊ะเอ๋ ที่ดูเหมือนธรรมดาแต่จริง ๆ คือก้าวสำคัญของพัฒนาการ ทั้งนี้ การมีปฏิสัมพันธ์อย่างใกล้ชิดระหว่างพ่อแม่กับลูกในวัยนี้ จะช่วยเสริมพัฒนาการด้านสมอง เพราะเด็กจะเกิดการเชื่อมโยงประสาทอย่างรวดเร็วเมื่อเห็นและได้ฝึกฝนแบบซ้ำ ๆ เช่น การโบกมือทักทาย หรือท่าทางที่แสดงอารมณ์ต่าง ๆ นอกจากนี้ยังช่วยเรื่องการสื่อสาร เพราะเด็กเริ่มเข้าใจการตอบสนองและพฤติกรรมทางสังคมเบื้องต้นจากการเลียนแบบ ตามบันทึกของเด็กวัยนี้ มีการแบ่งช่วงพัฒนาการอย่างละเอียด เช่น อายุ 6-12 เดือน เด็กเริ่มเรียนรู้วิธีตอบสนองอารมณ์และการสื่อสารผ่านท่าทางเล็ก ๆ ซึ่งเป็นพื้นฐานของทักษะสังคมในอนาคต พ่อแม่จึงเป็นครูคนแรกและสำคัญที่สุดในการฝึกฝนและสนับสนุนการเรียนรู้นี้ จากการเล่นและพูดคุยอย่างสม่ำเสมอ เพราะฉะนั้น การให้เวลากับลูกในช่วงนี้ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการเล่นอย่างง่าย ๆ หรือแสดงท่าทางแปลกใหม่ จะช่วยเสริมสร้างสมองและพัฒนาการด้านสังคมได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ และยังส่งผลดีต่อความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างพ่อแม่ลูกในระยะยาวอีกด้วย

Related posts

A tablet on a stand displays a YouTube video about chaos theory, with a keyboard and study supplies on a desk. The text overlay says 'TURN YOUTUBE INTO YOUR STUDY WEAPON - HERE'S HOW'.
A YouTube search interface shows results for 'photosynthesis explained simply' and 'Quantum physics explained,' demonstrating targeted searching. Text overlay advises 'PRE-SEARCH WITH PURPOSE' for effective learning.
Two close-up images show hands writing notes in notebooks, emphasizing active learning. The text overlay encourages 'NOTE LIKE A REVIEWER' to improve focus and retention.
💡 Learn smarter on YouTube with these quick tips
🧠 Search Smart Don’t just type “math tutorial”—get specific. I usually search for things like “integration by parts step-by-step” or “Quantum physics explained.” It cuts through the noise and gets me the exact content I need faster. 📝 Take Active Notes I keep a notebook or Notion doc open an
emilie.studygram

emilie.studygram

42 likes

Skincare Mistakes That Are Aging You Faster! ⏳🚫
Here are some common skincare mistakes people make and how to avoid them: 1. Skipping Sunscreen 🚫 Mistake: Not wearing sunscreen daily, even when indoors or on cloudy days. ✅ Fix: Always apply SPF 30 or higher as the final step in your skincare routine, even when you’re indoors, as UV rays c
Ty 😍✨✌🏽

Ty 😍✨✌🏽

1425 likes

A laptop screen displays the Humata AI interface, showing a question about improving language model performance with a detailed answer and a graph. The image has text overlays: 'Useful Websites' and 'to learn and study'.
The Humata AI interface is shown on a screen, detailing how to improve language model performance with text and graphs. Promotional text highlights Humata's ability to chat through documents, summarize PDFs, and get answers faster.
A phone screen displays a Spanish conversation with an AI tutor from Langotalk. Promotional text emphasizes learning languages faster with AI tutors, natural practice, instant grammar feedback, and diverse lessons.
Useful Websites to learn and study
Explore these awesome websites for effortless learning and research! Humata lets you chat through lengthy documents, summarizing and comparing PDFs in a snap. Upload anything—no limits—and get instant answers faster than you can skim. Langotalk boosts language skills with AI tutors and inte
Reverelia

Reverelia

482 likes

A man, Dan Koe, is featured on a dark background with text overlay: "this is how you increase your value FAST" and "You're Supposed To Feel Overwhelmed (How To Learn Any Skill 10x Faster)". It prompts viewers to swipe for 9 takeaways.
The first takeaway states: "Embrace feeling overwhelmed as a sign of growth." It explains that overwhelm indicates expanding your comfort zone, which is essential for learning and personal development.
The second takeaway advises: "Persist through confusion to achieve 'aha' moments." It clarifies that continuing to learn despite confusion leads to sudden insights and understanding.
How To Learn Any Skill 10x Faster
9 key takeaways from Dan Koe’s latest content. 1) Embrace feeling overwhelmed as a sign of growth. - Repetition in uncomfortable situations builds mental muscle like physical training. - Avoiding discomfort hinders growth and understanding in various domains. - Overcoming overwhelm leads to
Elevate Mind

Elevate Mind

5 likes

18 Laws of Power Most People Learn Too Late
Most people lose power because they talk too much, explain too much, and chase too much. Real power is quiet. It's restraint. It's knowing when to step back — and when to let absence speak for you. These aren't about manipulation. They're about self-respect, boundaries, and emo
Emerald Intentions ✨

Emerald Intentions ✨

962 likes

Look, listen, and learn
#embracevulnerability #healthylifestyle #love #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare
Dr. Charles

Dr. Charles

710 likes

A study desk with an open notebook, papers, a laptop, and pens. Text overlay introduces 'The Learning Styles explained' for college students to streamline studying.
A study desk with notes and a laptop. Text overlay advises 'Visual Learning - Use color-coded notes, mind maps, and flashcards with images.'
A study desk with notes and a laptop. Text overlay advises 'Auditory learners - Record lectures, discuss topics, and use rhymes or music to memorize information.'
How to learn faster and retain more ✨🤍🥥
The learning styles are so important for students to understand to streamline studying and find a way that works best for you! ✅ Visual (Spatial) Learners - **Characteristics**: Think in pictures and learn best from visual displays like diagrams, charts, videos, and written directions. - **
Stella Studies

Stella Studies

73 likes

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a light purple ruffled dress, holds a microphone. Overlay text reads "Use AI to learn anything faster." The Lemon8 logo and username are at the bottom left.
Text describes the first AI learning strategy: "Explain Like I'm 5," with a baby emoji. It includes a description and a prompt template for simplifying complex concepts.
Text describes the second AI learning strategy: "Examples and Analogies," with a globe emoji. It includes a description and a prompt template for getting real-world examples.
Use AI to learn anything faster
🚀 How to Use AI to Learn Anything Faster 🚀 Are you struggling to learn new concepts quickly? Here are 10 innovative ways to use AI to supercharge your learning process! 🧠✨ ---- 1. Explain Like I’m 5 👶 Description: Break down tough ideas so even a kid could get it. Perfect for when you’re totall
Valder

Valder

301 likes

to the parents of water sign children
#cancer #scorpio #pisces #water #astrology
Planet Based Behavior

Planet Based Behavior

280 likes

⚡️ HOW I LEARN FAST (WITHOUT STUDYING FOR HOURS)
Learning used to feel like a grind—especially with a full schedule. But once I stopped trying to do more and started learning smarter, everything changed. Here’s how I use BeFreed to learn faster, stay focused, and actually retain what I’m taking in 👇 🧠 1. Start With the Summary Before I dive
readingminds

readingminds

20 likes

How to lean faster as a student #studytok
#studygram #studytips #StudyHacks #examtips #classic french tip
Selina 💻

Selina 💻

4 likes

An indoor scene with books on shelves, featuring text 'THIS APP MADE ME SMARTER LOVE' and an arrow, suggesting an app for learning.
A phone screen displaying the BeFreed app icon, with text praising it as a 'smart reading app' that condenses non-fiction into podcasts, deep dives, and flashcards.
A phone screen showing a book summary and options to engage with content via flashcards, deep dives, author-style narration, or a podcast-style explainer.
This App Will Help You Study FASTER
BeFreed helped me fall in love with reading again. It fits perfectly into my routine, no matter how packed my day is. The helpful reminders and options to schedule days to read made it easy! It condenses nonfiction into: → 30-min deep dives → 20-min podcast-style explainers → 10-min flashcards
booklover😼

booklover😼

5 likes

A title slide for 'How to Learn Anything Faster' by Colby Kultgen, featuring a black and white photo of Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman, who is central to the learning technique discussed.
A slide introducing 'The Feynman Technique,' with a small photo of Richard Feynman. Text explains his belief in breaking down ideas into their simplest form for true understanding, without jargon or fluff.
Step 1 of the Feynman Technique: 'Choose a Concept.' Instructions advise writing down a topic and quickly brain dumping everything known about it, illustrated by a document with text.
Want to learn anything faster? Try this technique!
Want to learn anything faster? Try the Feynman Technique! Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman believed the key to true understanding is breaking down ideas into their simplest form—no jargon, no fluff. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Choose a concept – Write down everything you know. 2️⃣ Te
Coach.Tafari

Coach.Tafari

1161 likes

Learn to let go of who you “should” be.
#LoveYourself
ericadavis531

ericadavis531

4 likes

How to master any subject faster ✨
#studygram #studymethods #studytok #studytips #gpa
Study with Anna

Study with Anna

1 like

5 Things Successful Parents Never Ignore
Successful parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about paying attention to the things that matter most. ❤️ The most successful parents consistently focus on key habits that help their children grow into confident, resilient, and responsible adults. In this post, discover the 5 things succe
The Silent Mom

The Silent Mom

622 likes

A pair of hands gently cradles a small, green miniature house with a red roof. To the right, white text on a dark teal background reads "AUTISM HOUSING GRANTS: HELP YOUR CHILD INDEPENDENT". Below this, a circular logo for "Autism Parenting Magazine" is visible, along with its website address.
🏡 HOUSING HELP FOR PARENTS WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Finding safe, supportive housing for children on the autism spectrum can feel overwhelming—but there ARE real programs, vouchers, and communities that can help you 💡 Here are VERIFIED housing resources across 3 key states: 📍 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA • Regional Centers (via the Lanterman Act) –
🫶🏽🌟💜TheOne&only🌟💜🫶🏽

🫶🏽🌟💜TheOne&only🌟💜🫶🏽

8 likes

A smartphone displaying a timer and a keyboard on a yellow surface, featuring the title "How to use AI to learn anything 2x FASTER *useful tips for students*".
A graphic titled "How to use AI to learn anything 2x Faster" presenting methods like "explain like i'm 5" with a cartoon boy and "mindmaps" with colorful clouds, including prompt templates.
A graphic titled "How to use AI to learn anything 2x Faster" detailing methods such as "quiz / practice tests" with papers and "mental associations" with a lightbulb, including prompt templates.
Learn anything 2x Faster with AI!
Working alongside AI tools can help streamline how we learn new skills and absorb information, turning complex topics into manageable steps while adapting to our individual pace and style. I love using AI as an assistant, but I admit it still cannot replace actual thinking. It speeds things up
teal.days

teal.days

572 likes

Things Parents Realize Too Late in Therapy
Many parents walk into therapy thinking the problem is their child… only to realize the real work often starts with them. They learn that children don’t just listen to what we say — they absorb how we react, how we handle stress, how we love, and how we apologize. They realize that connection
The Silent Mom

The Silent Mom

310 likes

🍓 this extension will make note writing faster
‧°𐐪♡𐑂°‧₊ 🚀 The Google Keep Chrome extension is a total game-changer for keeping my life organized! With just one click, I can make and save notes from my daily browsing including web pages, images, and quotes, and they sync across all my devices. I love using colors and labels to keep my notes su
peachiesuga ♡

peachiesuga ♡

220 likes

Journal: Amber episode 1 of 3
Chapter 1 — The Anniversary Gift The train smelled like summer. Sweat. Basketball. And bad decisions. I sat by the window with my basketball wedged between my knees and watched Summit disappear behind me. Back then I was fifteen years old. A sophomore in high school. My pare
Kevin W. Simpson

Kevin W. Simpson

1 like

The Strongest People Often Carry the Most Alone
People often admire the ones who always seem strong. But sometimes that strength wasn't a personality trait—it was a survival strategy. If you've always been the one everyone leaned on, this carousel might help you understand why receiving support can feel so uncomfortable. Healing
Catalyst Life Coaching

Catalyst Life Coaching

8 likes

A library setting with bookshelves, a laptop, and study materials on a desk. The image has an overlay text: 'HOW I LEARN FAST WITHOUT STUDYING FOR HOURS' and 'SWIPE' at the bottom right.
A phone screen displaying various productivity apps, with the 'BeFreed' app icon highlighted. Text below describes BeFreed as a smart reading app that condenses non-fiction into podcasts, deep dives, and skims.
The App Store page for 'BeFreed: Learn Anything,' showing a 5.0-star rating, age category 4+, and productivity category. It highlights version 2.1.16 with improved user experience.
HOW I LEARN FAST WITHOUT STUDYING FOR HOURS📚
Being that school is back in session I’ve tried various ways to find efficient and convenient ways to study without spending hours and hours and here’s what I found: BeFreed📓 It condenses reading into: -20 min podcast -40 min deep dives -Flash cards to help me to retain knowledge You can als
Key🌟

Key🌟

2 likes

The best way to learn Japanese.
Is this the best way to start learning 🇯🇵 Japanese? Instead of jumping straight into grammar drills and vocabulary lists, we believe it’s a good idea to have a look at how the language works, what studytools and resources there are, and what common mistakes to avoid. Start with the right way
Watashi Japanese

Watashi Japanese

15 likes

🏊‍♂️ Swimming With Babies & Toddlers: 8 Things Parents Need to Know
☀️ SUMMER WITH KIDS SERIES ☀️ Before becoming a mom, I didn't realize how differently babies and toddlers experience swimming compared to adults. A pool that feels comfortable to us can feel cold to them. A fun afternoon in the water can quickly turn into an overtired, overstimulated todd
Taiana 🍳

Taiana 🍳

16 likes

A comprehensive guide titled 'HOW TO USE AI TO LEARN 10X FASTER,' detailing AI use cases, ChatGPT prompts, specialized GPTs, AI tools, and Chrome extensions for enhanced learning efficiency.
A list of practical AI use cases for learning, including transcribing YouTube videos, creating podcasts from notes, summarizing study materials, and learning from podcasts, X threads, and LinkedIn carousels.
A section titled 'ChatGPT Prompts' offering specific prompts for learning, such as explaining topics to beginners, creating learning plans, comparing concepts, and summarizing key points of materials.
🚀 How to Use AI to Learn 10x Faster
Hey everyone! Today I want to share with you an amazing resource on how to use AI to supercharge your learning. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just someone looking to expand your knowledge, these tips and tools can help you learn faster and more effectively. Let's dive in! 🌟
Valder

Valder

1905 likes

SINGLE MOMS 💪🏻The things I do for a living often p
Hollywood

Hollywood

1 like

How to Read Faster (+book recs!) 📚✨
8 books that will make you smarter - sharper thinking, better decisions, stronger mindset: 1. Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman 2. Atomic Habits - James Clear 3. The Art of Thinking Clearly - Rolf Dobelli 4. Deep Work - Cal Newport 5. Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari 6. Range -
Leila’s Corner🐰

Leila’s Corner🐰

14 likes

A person holds a book titled "AN ANIMAL A DAY" with illustrations of various animals like a giraffe, panda, leopard, bear, and whale. The text overlay reads, "START THE NEW YEAR LEARNING ABOUT ANIMALS WITH YOUR KIDS!"
An open book displays a page about the "GREAT WHITE SHARK" with an illustration of the shark and smaller fish. The page includes details like scientific name, diet, and location. A text overlay states, "each day has a new animal to learn about and absolutely gorgeous illustrations!"
An open book shows pages featuring various animals for June, including a Gray Heron, Eurasian Otter, Common Kingfisher, Beluga Sturgeon, and Amazon River Dolphin, each with an illustration and descriptive text. The overlay says, "great for elementary aged children!"
learn about a new animal a day with your kids!
i found this book today at target and i was immediately obsessed! each day of the year you get a new animal to learn about with your kids! the illustrations are a gorgeous and my young kids had so much fun browsing in the store. while i think this is definitely suited for elementary aged childr
megan | sahm

megan | sahm

11 likes

How to Honor Your Parents as an Adult: 3 Ways
As we get older, honoring our parents may look different than it did when we were kids. God calls us to respect and cherish them, no matter our age. Here are 3 ways to honor your parents as an adult while remaining in a state of maturity and respect for them. ☕️ Continue to ask them for their ad
mandiee.marie

mandiee.marie

80 likes

An infographic titled "15 Types of Negativity to Stop" by Justin Mecham, listing negative habits like perfectionism, self-doubt, and overthinking, with solutions. It features a sad figure with a tangled mind, illustrating the internal struggles discussed in the article.
Most People Don’t Need More Information.They Need Less Negativity.
One lesson I’ve learned the hard way: Most of the battles we fight aren’t external. They’re internal. Self-doubt. Overthinking. Fear of failure. Procrastination. Negative self-talk. These habits quietly steal more opportunities than a lack of talent ever will. The people who achi
Steven Bou

Steven Bou

149 likes

AI tools you need to do work faster and better
I picked these AI tools because they really help me work faster and better!   ⁍⟣ Gamma.app turns my text into awesome presentations super quickly—no more design nightmares starting from scratch.  ⁍⟣ Any.do keeps my to-do list neat with smart reminders and cool AI tips to break down tasks, mak
Reverelia

Reverelia

135 likes

Raising multilingual kids
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is language. Not just words, but the ability to connect with people, cultures, grandparents, traditions, and opportunities across the world. The beautiful thing is that children are naturally wired to learn multiple languages when they’re exp
I’m Exhausted Pod

I’m Exhausted Pod

125 likes

PART 2: 15 THINGS PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THEY ARE TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN EVERY
DAY ⚠️(Comment & Follow) ✨️Children listen with their eyes before they listen with their ears.✨️(Read Twice & Slow) Children learn long before they fully understand words. They watch. They notice. They remember. Every reaction becomes a lesson. How you respo
Aisha .T Cleaners & J Advocate

Aisha .T Cleaners & J Advocate

2 likes

A title slide with "3 helpful tips To learning a new language" in white and gold text, adorned with pink hearts, stars, and colorful doodles on a dark gradient background. The Lemon8 logo and user handle are at the bottom.
A brown background with a large number "1" and a smiley face icon. Text reads "LEARN THE QUESTIONS YOU WOULD ASK IF YOU NEEDED HELP" in English and Korean, surrounded by white star and line doodles.
A gray background with a large number "2". Text reads "Learn how to say or ask where some food might be" in English and Korean, decorated with colorful flower and star doodles.
3 tips on how to learn any language faster
#lets you learn new language #language #korean
Marie

Marie

10 likes

HeteroGlossoPhonics
HeteroGlossoPhonics can be understood as the study and practice of meaning as it emerges from many voices sounding at once—not only spoken voices, but conceptual, emotional, cultural, symbolic, and temporal ones. The term itself signals this: hetero (different), glosso (tongue or language), phonics
Zayd King Cunningham

Zayd King Cunningham

1 like

A smiling woman is featured next to text stating, 'GOOD PARENTS CAN STILL FACE TOXIC Adult Children.' The image emphasizes that not everything is the parents' fault, people are shaped by many influences, and healing starts with honesty and compassion, presented by PsycHolistic Synergy.
Toxic Adult Children Exist Too
Social media often oversimplifies family estrangement by automatically assuming parents are always the problem. But real life — and real psychology — are far more nuanced than that. Some parents truly were toxic, abusive, manipulative, or emotionally unsafe. But there are also genuinely lo
PsycHolistic Synergy

PsycHolistic Synergy

37 likes

Women lose spinal height faster than they think 😩
Spinal compression starts at the cervical spine (neck), not the low back. Daily posture, phones, stress, and gravity compress the discs over time. A dead hang creates gentle traction through the spine, helping: • reduce disc compression • improve spinal spacing • s
Zara_Sanchi

Zara_Sanchi

41 likes

Journal: La’ Tonya 3 of 3
Chapter 1 — The Last Week By Wednesday morning, the blisters on my hands looked almost respectable. Not healed. Just less embarrassing. The little bubbles across my palms no longer screamed every time I touched a basketball. Now they only complained. According to my cousins, that
Kevin W. Simpson

Kevin W. Simpson

1 like

HOW TO LEARN FASTER WHEN STUDYING 📖
📚BeFreed is an innovative app designed to help college students manage their time and reduce stress through personalized scheduling and organization tools. With features like deadline reminders, study group coordination, and mindfulness exercises, BeFreed empowers students to balance their academic
Key🌟

Key🌟

11 likes

Two children play with colorful musical instruments and bowls. The image features text overlay: '10 FREE / DISCOUNTED CHILD PROGRAMS ALL PARENTS SHOULD UTILIZE' and a 'HOT TAKE' about parents being informed on beneficial programs.
A blurred background highlights a list of five free or discounted child programs: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Head Start/Early Head Start, National School Lunch Program, NYC Infant & Toddler/Early Education, and HIPPY, with brief descriptions for each.
A blurred background highlights a list of five free or discounted child programs: Free or Low-Cost Child Care Support, Public Library Storytimes, Family Support/Home Visiting Programs, Free Parks/Recreation Center Programs, and '1000 Books Before Kindergarten' Challenge, with descriptions.
10 free programs for children!
Moms, don’t sleep on these FREE and discounted resources for kids! I feel like there are so many programs out there for our children and we aren’t always aware of them. And that’s no fault of our own! From free books in the mailbox to early learning programs, meal assistance, and library challenge
Megann Louise

Megann Louise

437 likes

To the Single Parents Doing the Work of Two✨️
To the single parents carrying the weight alone: I see you. The late nights. The mental overload. The constant decisions. The financial pressure. The exhaustion that never fully leaves. You were never meant to do parenting completely alone — and yet every day, you still show up for you
Taiana 🍳

Taiana 🍳

9 likes

Kids Learn through Play
A parent once asked me why their child couldn’t sit still during activities. They were worried something was wrong. But the truth is… nothing was wrong at all. Young children are not meant to sit still for long periods of time. Their bodies are designed to move, explore, touch, and experim
Mom Wife Teacher Life

Mom Wife Teacher Life

31 likes

Which parenting lesson took you the longest to learn? ❤️
As a therapist, one of the biggest things I’ve learned about parenting is that perfection was never the goal. Children don’t need parents who get it right all the time. They need parents who show up, try again, repair after mistakes, and love them through every season. I’ve learned that behav
The Mama Clinician

The Mama Clinician

0 likes

This image illustrates that children sometimes need to fall to learn balance, resilience, and confidence. It shows kids engaging in activities like balancing, crawling, and climbing, with text highlighting that trips, falls, and bumps teach courage, problem-solving, risk awareness, persistence, and confidence.
A step-by-step guide on what to do when a child falls: pause, check for injury, stay calm, comfort first, encourage when ready, and know when to step in. It emphasizes that comforting doesn't make children weak and that appropriate risks aid learning.
This image presents trusted first aid resources for parents, including information from organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and Red Cross, recommended books, and a list for building an emergency binder. It also suggests taking infant CPR, child CPR, and basic first aid courses.
🍃 Sometimes They Need to Fall
As parents, it's hard to watch our children stumble, get frustrated, or come running to us with a scraped knee. Our instinct is to protect them from every bump and bruise. But within safe boundaries, those little falls often teach some of life's biggest lessons. Children learn balance
Taiana 🍳

Taiana 🍳

9 likes

3 things they don’t tell you about Newborns
I feel like a lot of stress postpartum comes from false expectations. People talk like babies are meant to sleep really well on there on in a crib from day one, and people act like newborns are “needy” if they want to be held. This makes parents feel like they are doing something wrong if their bab
kellythedoula

kellythedoula

77 likes

Journal: Amber episode 2 of 3
Chapter 1 — The Committee By Saturday afternoon, Ryan and Robbie had somehow convinced themselves that Amber’s invitation was their responsibility. I wasn’t sure how that happened. I definitely hadn’t asked for help. Yet there I was sitting in Robbie’s basement while the two of them pre
Kevin W. Simpson

Kevin W. Simpson

1 like

Journal: Amber Episode 3 of 3
Chapter 1 — The Anniversary Gift By the fourth week of June, my parents’ anniversary was four days away. Which meant I had officially run out of good ideas and entered the panic phase. For months, I knew it was coming. For weeks, I planned to do something meaningful. For days, I did
Kevin W. Simpson

Kevin W. Simpson

1 like

See more