Mindful Mum
@mindfulmum.bsky.social
Vegan. Gentle parenting. Childcare professional (early years).
Merry Christmas everyone. May you and your families have a happy, healthy holiday x
December 25, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Merry Christmas everyone. May you and your families have a happy, healthy holiday x
In my time working in early years, I've noticed that #toilettraining / #pottytraining is one of the most divisive and stressful things that parents of young children go through.
After helping to toilet train perhaps 100+ children, I wanted to leave my tried and tested methods in a thread here:
After helping to toilet train perhaps 100+ children, I wanted to leave my tried and tested methods in a thread here:
December 24, 2024 at 2:51 PM
In my time working in early years, I've noticed that #toilettraining / #pottytraining is one of the most divisive and stressful things that parents of young children go through.
After helping to toilet train perhaps 100+ children, I wanted to leave my tried and tested methods in a thread here:
After helping to toilet train perhaps 100+ children, I wanted to leave my tried and tested methods in a thread here:
It's okay to make mistakes as parents.
We all have days where we are short-tempered, tired and have simply had enough.
We are human, and humans are imperfect.
As long as you acknowledge this, and reflect on your actions, you're doing good 👍🏼
We all have days where we are short-tempered, tired and have simply had enough.
We are human, and humans are imperfect.
As long as you acknowledge this, and reflect on your actions, you're doing good 👍🏼
December 24, 2024 at 12:10 PM
It's okay to make mistakes as parents.
We all have days where we are short-tempered, tired and have simply had enough.
We are human, and humans are imperfect.
As long as you acknowledge this, and reflect on your actions, you're doing good 👍🏼
We all have days where we are short-tempered, tired and have simply had enough.
We are human, and humans are imperfect.
As long as you acknowledge this, and reflect on your actions, you're doing good 👍🏼
Parenting mindfully involves maintaining a mutual respect with your child(ren). Children are not beings to be dominated, subjugated and twisted to fit your ideal standard, they are unique beings on their own life path. They have their own wants, desires and aspirations that are separate from yours.
December 24, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Parenting mindfully involves maintaining a mutual respect with your child(ren). Children are not beings to be dominated, subjugated and twisted to fit your ideal standard, they are unique beings on their own life path. They have their own wants, desires and aspirations that are separate from yours.
A key opinion of mine that I derived from completing my early years and childcare qualifications is that I believe all parents should have access to free child development education. The knowledge I gained from experts in this field has been invaluable to my practice AND to my parenting.
Parenting is a skill and therefore all parents need education and training on child development, social and emotional learning, and conflict resolution.
What opinion about PARENTING will have you like this?
December 24, 2024 at 8:56 AM
A key opinion of mine that I derived from completing my early years and childcare qualifications is that I believe all parents should have access to free child development education. The knowledge I gained from experts in this field has been invaluable to my practice AND to my parenting.
One thing I have learned in my parenting journey is how important it is to break cycles.
My brothers were often victim to "the belt". I wasn't, because I'm female, but other physical methods were used in my childhood.
We can learn from our parents, apply our knowledge, and do better.
My brothers were often victim to "the belt". I wasn't, because I'm female, but other physical methods were used in my childhood.
We can learn from our parents, apply our knowledge, and do better.
even if you know nothing about the impact of violence on child development, you should be able to see the logic that violence against a child teaches them that violence is acceptable.
it's not discipline. it's abuse.
it's not discipline. it's abuse.
December 24, 2024 at 8:52 AM
One thing I have learned in my parenting journey is how important it is to break cycles.
My brothers were often victim to "the belt". I wasn't, because I'm female, but other physical methods were used in my childhood.
We can learn from our parents, apply our knowledge, and do better.
My brothers were often victim to "the belt". I wasn't, because I'm female, but other physical methods were used in my childhood.
We can learn from our parents, apply our knowledge, and do better.
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MEN.....
IT'S time to start your christmas shopping 🛍️
IT'S time to start your christmas shopping 🛍️
December 24, 2024 at 8:49 AM
MEN.....
IT'S time to start your christmas shopping 🛍️
IT'S time to start your christmas shopping 🛍️
#Gentleparenting isn't a fix-all solution. Every child is unique and your approach will need to be flexible and adaptive to every child.
My son is a tornado of energy, with suspected ADHD. Approaches that work for him include firm boundaries, mutual respect, and predictable routines.
My son is a tornado of energy, with suspected ADHD. Approaches that work for him include firm boundaries, mutual respect, and predictable routines.
December 24, 2024 at 8:47 AM
#Gentleparenting isn't a fix-all solution. Every child is unique and your approach will need to be flexible and adaptive to every child.
My son is a tornado of energy, with suspected ADHD. Approaches that work for him include firm boundaries, mutual respect, and predictable routines.
My son is a tornado of energy, with suspected ADHD. Approaches that work for him include firm boundaries, mutual respect, and predictable routines.
Remember that in the early years, and even beyond, learning and development is holistic.
When you build a block tower with your child, they're not just developing their physical skills, but also their communication, understanding the world, maths, expressive art and design, and more!
When you build a block tower with your child, they're not just developing their physical skills, but also their communication, understanding the world, maths, expressive art and design, and more!
December 24, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Remember that in the early years, and even beyond, learning and development is holistic.
When you build a block tower with your child, they're not just developing their physical skills, but also their communication, understanding the world, maths, expressive art and design, and more!
When you build a block tower with your child, they're not just developing their physical skills, but also their communication, understanding the world, maths, expressive art and design, and more!
Found this excellent visual depiction from @sarahockwellsmith.bsky.social highlighting the key differences between gentle, authoritarian and permissive parenting.
As with anything in life, balance is key.
As with anything in life, balance is key.
December 24, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Found this excellent visual depiction from @sarahockwellsmith.bsky.social highlighting the key differences between gentle, authoritarian and permissive parenting.
As with anything in life, balance is key.
As with anything in life, balance is key.
Remember - gentle parenting is NOT permissive parenting; healthy boundaries and household rules serve your child well. Permitting them to do anything they please will not.
December 24, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Remember - gentle parenting is NOT permissive parenting; healthy boundaries and household rules serve your child well. Permitting them to do anything they please will not.
All behaviour is a form of communication.
#parenting #communication #gentleparenting #supportingchildren #supportingSEN
#parenting #communication #gentleparenting #supportingchildren #supportingSEN
December 24, 2024 at 7:44 AM
All behaviour is a form of communication.
#parenting #communication #gentleparenting #supportingchildren #supportingSEN
#parenting #communication #gentleparenting #supportingchildren #supportingSEN