Posts in Baby
Music with Miss Julie

The Soundtrack of Life

I believe music can enhance all our lives and have made some suggestions here, as to how to provide musical experiences for your child in your home and everyday life. Recent research suggests that babies can not only hear sound at the prenatal stage, but may also have some memories after birth.  A baby will turn their head towards a recognized voice.  Music played during pregnancy can soothe a baby to sleep after they are born, suggesting that there is a memory of what they heard in the womb. I actually had this experience with one of my own sons! 

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Activities, Baby, Child Development, FamilyStacey Band
Baby Lingo

About the Lack of Baby Talk 

When I’m talking to my kids at home, my children in the classroom, the baby, or even other adults, I’m using almost the same exact language and the younger the child, the more I provide opportunities to explain the words and concepts within the context of my message(s). These moments provide for learning experiences and in time, the child will understand the context of the word or concept and be able to use it within their world. You may wonder, do I use the same (actual) words and phrases? Yes.

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Baby, Behavior, Child Development, Home LifeStacey Band
(Part 1 of 3) Yes! Space. Making Any Space Ready, Even for the Youngest HEROES IN TRAINING

As you explore spaces in your home, consider these broad questions: 
1. How can my child be independent in this space?
2.   What am I willing to do or change to encourage independence in this space? 
3.    Are there areas of my home that I would prefer to maintain in such a way that they ARE NOT a “Yes!” space? How will those areas be secured or supervised?

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Activities, Baby, Behavior, Child Development, Family, Home LifeStacey Band