Making Learning Special

060: Shifting Your Perspective

It may be me and all the pregnancy hormones during the time of this recording (haha)--I'm in the very last few weeks of my second pregnancy--BUT just in case it's not just me, remember to have some tissues close by. Because in this sentimental discussion, we talk about the realities of parenthood. Is time on our side? That's the ultimate question. This is one of those episodes you'll for sure have to save, share and re-listen to, especially during those hard days!

059: Listener Q&A--We're Having Our First Baby!

In this episode we answer questions from a couple, one of our listeners who contacted us and are expecting their first child. Congratulations to them! Seeing their questions, we decided to do a whole episode about it, because you or someone you may know may also benefit from them. So today, we're talking all about babies and parenting! We touch on topics like how to incorporate language early on, how to interact and connect with your baby, diaper changing, toy and book recommendations, screen time, and more! Show notes and mentions: Recommendations of books, materials, soft-toys, etc. [https://www.makinglearningspecial.com/my-amazon-list] Quick Ideas during diaper changing [https://www.tiktok.com/@makinglearningspecial/video/7024228212599262470?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7141058885141923374] Episode 008: What About Screen Time? [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/grZeG7BrQAb] Episode 036: My Top 5 Toys & Toy Alternatives for Toddlers [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sWUnZHZrQAb] Episode 050: Parenting Myth [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/OdiZjlRrQAb] Episode 054: For the Soon-To-Be Parent [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/x2izAkRrQAb]

058: How Can We Help Our Little Ones Get Ready for A School Setting?

Whether your child is going into preschool or kindergarten, here are five suggestions we have to help maximize his/her overall school readiness. Our little ones learn lots of skills while they're in an academic setting, but why not equip them and start building these vocabulary words, tools, strategies, understanding, etc. even before they start school? Check out how we can proactively help set them up for success in this episode. Show References: 002: Components of Communication [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zJlmgW75hAb] 006: Potty Training: the good, the bad, and the ugly [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/dy9xrV75hAb] 007: Creating a Healthy Social-Emotional Environment For Your Child [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/itBueV75hAb] 016: Why you Need to Know About Joint Attention [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JeDfjDf6hAb] 023: Transitions & Changes [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/93cjLBf6hAb] 035: When Our Little Ones Deal with Adversities & Challenges [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1fg4Pdl6hAb] 038: Different Responses Our Kids Give Us [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/2RtIWcl6hAb]

057: Societal Shifts In The Eyes of a Grandparent

In this episode we're joined by one of Ace's favorite people, his one and only Pops. Ace is the first grandchild in both sides of the family and that being so, we dive into what it's like being a grandparent and the similarities and differences between parenting and grand-parenting. How is this generation of parenting different from the previous generation, how were our parents raised by our grandparents, how are we now raising our own kids, and what are we doing or not doing to maximize our little one's development are examples of the topics we touch on. Take a listen as we have this insightful and honest conversation about the past and present. Show References: Episode 008: What About Screen Time? [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VjHMV14c6zb] Episode 013: Let's Chat About Co-Parenting [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6SQb9t9c6zb] Episode 039: Having Healthy Boundaries with Others [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/bjZ3osdd6zb] Episode 053: The Importance of Turn Taking in Development [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YJODplhd6zb]

056: The Value of Disorganization

What do we even mean by "valuing disorganization" as it relates to our child's development and parenting in general? Well, you've heard of those sleep regressions and other changes that our little ones go through? As a educator and an early intervention provider, over the years I've heard tons of parents tell me how their child used to be a good eater but now he's not, or she used to be a good sleeper but now she's not. Did you know, regression in our child's behaviors can cause disorganization for us as parents? But how do we find value and learn in times like this? Tune into the episode now as we dive into this topic. Show references: Zach's example of responding and pausing [https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKfQXJP/] My Amazon List [https://www.makinglearningspecial.com/my-amazon-list] - suggestions for parents, caregivers, and educators of materials that you can use with your little ones.