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Celebrating Neurodiversity
Parenting, Development, Behavior Jodi Huffman Parenting, Development, Behavior Jodi Huffman

Celebrating Neurodiversity

In a world that constantly strives for conformity, celebrating neurodiversity is a crucial step toward fostering inclusivity and understanding. Neurodiversity acknowledges that there is a wide spectrum of neurological differences, and it emphasizes the value of embracing these diversities rather than trying to fit everyone into a single mold.

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Joint Attention
Development, Parenting Jodi Huffman Development, Parenting Jodi Huffman

Joint Attention

Joint attention is when two people are interested in an object, event, or something in the environment and there is an understanding that they are both interested in that thing. For example, a child may look at a toy, look at their parent and then look back at the toy. This shows that they are aware of and enjoy knowing their parent is looking at the same thing.

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Parenting shy children
Behavior, Development, Parenting Jodi Huffman Behavior, Development, Parenting Jodi Huffman

Parenting shy children

All children have different temperaments. Unfortunately, many educational settings are geared towards outgoing, extroverted children. As a therapist, kids yoga teacher and former preschool teacher I have seen this play out so often in classrooms I’ve been in. It’s easy to focus on the children who are commanding our attention and just as easy to overlook the child who is keeping to themselves.

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How To Build A Morning Routine
Behavior, Parenting Jodi Huffman Behavior, Parenting Jodi Huffman

How To Build A Morning Routine

Children who have consistent routines are less anxious. Routines help you set clear and consistent boundaries and help you avoid power struggles. Having structure throughout the day is important. In particular having a simple and effective morning routine can set your whole day up for success. This means more time for connection and less meltdowns.

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How to Manage Your Child’s Meltdowns 
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How to Manage Your Child’s Meltdowns 

Ohhh the terrible twos, or threes, or fours….is there any end in sight?!  Who knew that such a small person could cause so much chaos?  Maybe you cut his apple the “wrong” way or you grabbed her purple shirt instead of the green one.  Maybe the word “no” sets her off Every.  Single.  Time.  

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