Liz Pearce's blog

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In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s far too easy to lose our connection with our children.

Many times when we find we are yelling a lot, anxious and overly sensitive around our children, it just may be that we need to reconnect. Our children need to have strong connections to us, or they can feel “untethered” and the responsibility of raising themselves can be too much. Making strong connections with your child leads to better brain development as well, not just in the early years, but through elementary, middle and high school, as well.

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The response to our parenting page has been terrific! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions. Some have been answered privately, but there were two I thought might be beneficial for many of us. The first one concerns local specialty schools and programs, and the second is a one of the most-asked questions I get. Read on, and I look forward to your questions!

Q: Do they have schools just for kids with autism?

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There are so many things we need to teach our toddlers, such as how to put on their t-shirt and how to brush their teeth, but we also need to teach our toddlers how to wait.

Waiting is challenging for our young children, because their developing brains haven’t grasped abstract concepts yet. This means that they can’t fully appreciate what will happen if they actually DO wait patiently. They just don’t have self-control yet.

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How's everyone sleeping at your house? Recently, I sat down with Shelly Perkins and Bill Bevins over at the Lite98 studios to talk about stages of sleep and how to set up a great sleep environment. Check it out!

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Did you know that nearly 50% of adults in the United States are believed to be shy?

Why are people shy? It is a normal, adaptive response to a potentially overwhelming social experience. By being somewhat shy, children can withdraw temporarily and gain a sense of control. Generally, as children gain experience with unfamiliar people, shyness wanes.

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Did you see the news? Those extra hugs and quiet moments with your children can make a world of difference. An article came out recently that said “Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop”. That makes sense, doesn’t it?

If you’re paying attention to childcare costs, employee benefits, cost of living and drive time for commuting – it’s likely you’re a working mom. These four items are critical when deciding which city will be your home. As a matter of fact, these factors are relevant for all moms – whether they collect a formal paycheck or not.