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Brie teaches an infant massage class every Tuesday morning at Scripps Mende Well Being located in UTC.
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Brie also teaches a more comprehensive 4 week course at the
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Your preschooler’s boundaries and limits
After the many indulgences of the holiday season, it’s hard for all of us to get back into our routines.
However, your preschooler may have a particularly hard time, with his wild behavior reflecting his lingering holiday spirit. But just as he’s craving the last batch of sugar cookies, he’s also desiring limits that help him feel secure.
Start the new year right by setting boundaries and limits that keep your kids safe and instill a sense of responsibility to make good choices as they grow.
- Before setting a limit, offer empathy and recognition of your child’s needs or wants.
For example: “I understand that you want to stay up late and play with your new toys. We had a great holiday vacation and it’ll be hard to get up tomorrow and head to preschool.”
- Even if his desire falls within the realm of wacky disbelief, appreciate his imaginative and youthful position. In his world, these needs make sense and by validating his feelings, you model respect and the importance of valuing another’s perspective.
- Problem solving or compromising together shows your child a way to reach a resolution in a mature and calm manner.
For instance, “Since I don’t want you to be tired for school, why don’t you pick one last toy to play with now, and then tell me which ones you’re gonna play with this tomorrow.”
- Offering choices is a great way to foster autonomy within limits, such as, “It’s cold out and you gotta wear a coat. Which would you like, your black one or your blue windbreaker?”
Being consistent, of course, is always key and stay firm when concerns over their safety is warranted. It is our responsibility to take care of our children. However, it is also our duty to ensure they are learning the way to take care of themselves.
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