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Christina Vlinder
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Don't Stress, Just Spot - How To Keep Kids Safe in Challenging Situations Without Taking Over
Children are safer when they are the ones in charge of keeping their own bodies balanced. Here are some tips for spotting respectfully.
Christina Vlinder
5 min read
Caring for the Caregiver
How does the Educaring® Approach guide us with regard to self-care? How can we begin to set some boundaries in order to care for ourselves?
Christina Vlinder
4 min read
Too Many Toys! - 5 Steps for Dealing with Toy Overload
Just like adults, children can find it difficult to focus in environments where there are too many toys. Clutter makes it hard for them...
Christina Vlinder
2 min read
The Development of Empathy
By letting children work out most conflicts on their own (while adults provide narration and keep things safe), we show that we trust...
Christina Vlinder
2 min read
Why Should I Let a Toddler Take a Toy?
Giving children the opportunity to solve conflicts on their own allows them to come up with varied, authentic responses to conflict, all...
Christina Vlinder
3 min read
Supporting Solo Free Play
Lots of families I have worked with want to know… What kind of stimulation do babies need from us? When is the right time to narrate play...
Christina Vlinder
4 min read
Creating a Safe Play Space
Not at all like a prison, a gated, safe play space is a relief to the child.
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