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Motherhood & Child Development
Sophie Zee
August 12, 2024
In today’s newsletter:
💌 your child’s first 3 years
🤩 sign language poster!
👩🍳 an easy & yummy recipe to try
The First 3 Years
The first three years of your child's life are vital for their development, laying the foundation for their cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social well-being; as well as your parenting journey.
✨Brain Growth✨
During this period, the brain experiences rapid growth and plasticity, making it highly responsive to interactions and experiences that have a profound and lasting impact on your child's development and cognitive skills.
✨Language Development✨
Early exposure to a language-rich environment enhances vocabulary, communication, and problem-solving, reducing behavior issues and boosting social skills. Video on supporting language development here.
✨Social & Emotional Skills✨
Children who form strong, healthy bonds with their caregivers are more likely to develop into emotionally stable and socially adept individuals. Video on attachment and modeling here.
Baby Sign Language
Teaching your baby basic sign language is easier than it seems and incredibly impactful. Babies can communicate with gestures long before they can speak. Watch this video here for more on why it's important and to learn some helpful signs to start with.
Below is a quick visual of the signs from the video to save to your phone and reference as you teach your baby. I hope it helps you and your family in many ways!
Baby Sign Language Handout (Sophie Zee @schoolpsychmom)
Recipe To Make 👩🍳
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner recipe, I’ve got you covered.
This Butter Chicken recipe comes together quickly and is both toddler & parent approved! It’s super tasty and can be served over rice with naan. It makes great leftovers too.
(Quick tip: if you batch make the dry seasoning for this recipe’s marinade, all you’ll need to add is some yogurt, lemon, & garlic and you’ll always have the marinade ready to go in a pinch!)
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