"When asked what millennials need in the workplace, I struggle to answer concisely. Because it’s many things. It’s competency; it’s mentorship; it’s flexibility; it’s training; it’s clearly-outlined objectives; it’s independence.
Respond with Sensitivity
Build the foundation of trust and empathy beginning in infancy. Tune in to what your child is communicating to you, then respond consistently and appropriately. Babies cannot be expected to self-soothe, they need calm, loving, empathetic parents to help them learn to regulate their emotions. Respond sensitively to a child who is hurting or expressing strong emotion, and share in their joy.
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At the age of 7 years old, I learned a lesson I truly understood and lived by when I became a mom: I learned that trusting my intuition is imperative -- it can even be a matter of survival. |
"Scientists now understand in great detail, for instance, that exposure to stress can speed up the opening and closing of certain periods of brain development, suggesting that countering the lifelong consequences of toxic stress is something best Read more |
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"Children may grow up with shorter attention spans if their parents get distracted by smartphones and other technology during playtime, say psychologists. |
I recently reflected on the first time that my son played with dirt in our backyard. While my husband was busy preparing for our annual vegetable garden, I watched as my little one grabbed a tiny fistful of soil. |
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Today is Earth Day. We are reminded of the need to protect our Earth with all its wonders and beautiful resources: the majestic oceans, captivating tall trees, vast grasslands, and all precious life forms. |
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When my son was younger, I wondered why he had to be so determined? Why couldn't he be easygoing like most other kids I know? And why did he have to challenge me nearly all the time? |
When my daughter was a toddler, an acquaintance asked me, "What would you like your daughter to be when she grows up?" Assistant Editor of APtly Said and mother of 2, Effie Morchi shares her response on API's blog. |
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