Island Parent Magazine

Perspectives from a New Mother: Conflicted Feelings Are Normal https://bit.ly/3q82Pzw

Hearing in the first few years of life is essential for social, emotional, & cognitive development, & is critical for speech & language development. As a parent or caregiver, there are a few things you can look for when it comes to your child’s hearing. https://bit.ly/3hD7WVn

Place-based learningthe act of immersing into local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiencescan happen in any environment from urban to rural and anywhere in between. Engaging in community and nature close to home helps to put down roots and strengthen your connection to the world directly around you and your family. https://bit.ly/2Je5dVJ

A few months back, Angus’s dentist found a cavity. Where there’s one there are probably others, he said, though Angus wouldn’t allow hands or mirrors in his mouth any longer, so there was no way for to tell for sure. https://bit.ly/3n4SQsQ

Whatever you intend to do this break, the winter holidays are a great time to live out family traditions or create some new ones. Here are some books that share the author’s or character’s favourite traditions, maybe one or two of them will make it into the books you read every year around this time. https://bit.ly/34wLBDt

It’s been a hell of a year. For parentstrying to navigate the line between explaining everything to our kids & keeping them sheltered. It’s been more trying than the years usually are, which is pretty trying in the first place, if we’re being honest. https://bit.ly/2KHKHNl

Screen time is one of the biggest concerns/struggles/die-on-the-hill battles faced by modern parents. How much is too much? How can I cut it down? Why is it such a fight? https://bit.ly/2X8uF2i

Children Need to Experience Some Stress. Parents cannot eliminate all stress from a family. In fact, children learn to deal with adversity be experiencing some level of stress through manageable stressors. But toxic stress is relentless and damaging. https://bit.ly/3oeZC0v

Halfway through the week... Parents, how's it going?

Island Parent’s curated list of this year’s top toys guarantees that your kids will have more fun with the toys inside the boxes than the boxes themselves! https://bit.ly/3883N7D

Children and teenagers can be incredibly vulnerable when it comes to developing negative body image. Growing up in a media-saturated world can make it hard for them to accept their bodies when they’re different from the ones they see on TV, social media, or in magazines. Here are some ways you can help your child or teen: https://bit.ly/36BQA6c

2020 is finally coming to an end. That’s not to say it’s been all bad. This year sharpened the focus on what matters: children, families, friends & each other. This issue highlights how to celebrate the small things this holiday season. https://bit.ly/3mhWAqs

There are some things about the baby years I left behind that I kinda could have left behind and not missed... but of course, it's all worth it. https://bit.ly/38Fv3MA

Maybe you have a kid, or know a kid, whose anxiety is getting in the way of their life. If so, here are some ways to get help. https://bit.ly/32cZsxx

Take advantage of your child’s natural desire to experiment Children want to know how things work. Babies are not misbehaving when they drop toys or food, they are experimenting as a way of learning about the world. https://bit.ly/2HPmbcp

Multi-tasking is not entirely detrimental. In today’s hectic world, it is a necessary and useful skill. However, we need to be mindful not to let it become all-consuming and remember that there are times when we must allow our brains to focus. https://bit.ly/3kfVSsU

Ok Boomer. Make the mistake of pitting one generation against another and the discussion about power will get lost on a narrative about a generational gap. https://bit.ly/32r5Cu7