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Have you ever met a precocious dinosaur expert - or, in this little guy’s case - a miniature John Deere tractor enthusiast? Many young children develop intense interests, which can seem borderline obsessive. But research suggests that highly focused interests may actually enhance intellectual development - enhancing children’s perseverance, attention spans, and complex thinking skills. 🎥 MegKMyers TT
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Have you ever met a precocious dinosaur expert - or, in this little guy’s case - a miniature John Deere tractor enthusiast? Many young children develop intense interests, which can seem borderline obsessive. But research suggests that highly focused interests may actually enhance intellectual development - enhancing children’s perseverance, attention spans, and complex thinking skills. 🎥 MegKMyers TT

Dan Wuori

146,593 views • 3 years ago

Let’s go for a spin! Yesterday (see below) I shared a little about why young children enjoy playing with - and in - boxes, noting that “enclosure” is one of 9 repetitive play patterns (or “play schema”) common to young children. This video was a great prompt to share another: the ROTATION schema. As the name implies, children involved in rotational play are fascinated by things that spin, twist, and turn. They may enjoy spinning themselves in circles, making ramps for rolling toys, playing with gears… anything that turns and rotates. And yes, that includes the toilet paper roll… which is not only spinning but (like many activities in this category) teaching a cool lesson about cause and effect! Have you seen other examples of your child engaged in rotation play? (As an aside otherwise likely to be addressed in the replies, certain normal toddler behaviors repeated in excess can be red flags for autism. One of these is spinning [themselves] in circles, which for some children can be a self stimulating or “stimming” behavior. Rest assured that all children engage in spinning/rotational play… but keep an eye out when spinning seems incessant.) This little scientist was shared to TT by trucker_jay.
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Let’s go for a spin! Yesterday (see below) I shared a little about why young children enjoy playing with - and in - boxes, noting that “enclosure” is one of 9 repetitive play patterns (or “play schema”) common to young children. This video was a great prompt to share another: the ROTATION schema. As the name implies, children involved in rotational play are fascinated by things that spin, twist, and turn. They may enjoy spinning themselves in circles, making ramps for rolling toys, playing with gears… anything that turns and rotates. And yes, that includes the toilet paper roll… which is not only spinning but (like many activities in this category) teaching a cool lesson about cause and effect! Have you seen other examples of your child engaged in rotation play? (As an aside otherwise likely to be addressed in the replies, certain normal toddler behaviors repeated in excess can be red flags for autism. One of these is spinning [themselves] in circles, which for some children can be a self stimulating or “stimming” behavior. Rest assured that all children engage in spinning/rotational play… but keep an eye out when spinning seems incessant.) This little scientist was shared to TT by trucker_jay.

Dan Wuori

187,863 views • 2 years ago

Nico Leonard ‘watch expert’ reveals he as expose Rick Ross for buying fake watches ‘That was embarrassing but he can afford the real one so why would it matter if it’s the fake one’ ‘He as like $20M house in Florida you can’t find a watch of that magnitude,that watch is part of a set of 10 watches that’s like $12 or $14M’ ‘You couldn’t get that watch individually that’s how I knew it was fake so he bought it after market it was fully custom’ ‘You have a watch and it as an AP movement but not made by them is that watch real or fake’
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Nico Leonard ‘watch expert’ reveals he as expose Rick Ross for buying fake watches ‘That was embarrassing but he can afford the real one so why would it matter if it’s the fake one’ ‘He as like $20M house in Florida you can’t find a watch of that magnitude,that watch is part of a set of 10 watches that’s like $12 or $14M’ ‘You couldn’t get that watch individually that’s how I knew it was fake so he bought it after market it was fully custom’ ‘You have a watch and it as an AP movement but not made by them is that watch real or fake’

zaza

126,077 views • 2 months ago

Is it still daddy? Many of you have shared videos with me recently, depicting young children’s reactions to dramatic changes in their parents’ appearances. Especially in cases where fathers are heavily bearded - then unexpectedly reveal clean shaven faces (which their toddlers may literally never have seen) - the reaction is often one of dismay…which is why I’m typically reluctant to share them. This video - which isn’t nearly as startling - does a nice job of illustrating the child’s perspective here. This father had only a mustache. But you’ll note his son’s apprehensive reaction to its removal. Intellectually he recognizes what’s happened, asking whether Dad has shaved his mustache. But it’s clear that emotionally, he finds the episode a little jarring… even going so far as to ask if “it’s still daddy?” - which is really the crux of the matter in all these videos. Your face is particularly precious to your child. Beginning in infancy, it is a favorite sight. A source of both comfort and learning. And your distinguishing features are part of what make it so familiar to your child. So it’s no surprise that sudden changes in appearance can leave little ones feeling uncertain. This doesn’t mean that you can’t change your facial hair or hairstyle as a parent. But there are definitely more and less sensitive ways to do so. The wrong way, for sure (as seen in many other videos) is to shave a full beard without warning, to cover one’s face with a cloth, and then have a toddler remove it only to reveal that they are being held by (from their perspective) an unfamiliar adult they believed to be their parent. Talk about stranger danger. This dad handles the situation with considerably more tact and with a little older child, but even here there is little question our hero is apprehensive about the change. He’ll adjust quickly… but it’s still an adjustment. How might such a change be undertaken with the greatest sensitivity? First, involve your child in conversation on the front end, over a period of days. Explain why you are considering such a change (it’s hot and itchy, for example) and consider making it gradually, perhaps over the course of a weekend. A thick bushy beard might begin with a significant trim, allowing your child to acclimate in stages to your changing appearance. Better yet, involve your child in the stages of the trimming itself. The end result may still be a little jarring at first, but you’ll be surprised how much a little foreknowledge, involvement, and sense of ownership on may make a difference in their reaction. How have you handled such appearance changes in your home? Any additional tips to share? This clean shaven dad was shared to IG by therealprofessorx.
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Is it still daddy? Many of you have shared videos with me recently, depicting young children’s reactions to dramatic changes in their parents’ appearances. Especially in cases where fathers are heavily bearded - then unexpectedly reveal clean shaven faces (which their toddlers may literally never have seen) - the reaction is often one of dismay…which is why I’m typically reluctant to share them. This video - which isn’t nearly as startling - does a nice job of illustrating the child’s perspective here. This father had only a mustache. But you’ll note his son’s apprehensive reaction to its removal. Intellectually he recognizes what’s happened, asking whether Dad has shaved his mustache. But it’s clear that emotionally, he finds the episode a little jarring… even going so far as to ask if “it’s still daddy?” - which is really the crux of the matter in all these videos. Your face is particularly precious to your child. Beginning in infancy, it is a favorite sight. A source of both comfort and learning. And your distinguishing features are part of what make it so familiar to your child. So it’s no surprise that sudden changes in appearance can leave little ones feeling uncertain. This doesn’t mean that you can’t change your facial hair or hairstyle as a parent. But there are definitely more and less sensitive ways to do so. The wrong way, for sure (as seen in many other videos) is to shave a full beard without warning, to cover one’s face with a cloth, and then have a toddler remove it only to reveal that they are being held by (from their perspective) an unfamiliar adult they believed to be their parent. Talk about stranger danger. This dad handles the situation with considerably more tact and with a little older child, but even here there is little question our hero is apprehensive about the change. He’ll adjust quickly… but it’s still an adjustment. How might such a change be undertaken with the greatest sensitivity? First, involve your child in conversation on the front end, over a period of days. Explain why you are considering such a change (it’s hot and itchy, for example) and consider making it gradually, perhaps over the course of a weekend. A thick bushy beard might begin with a significant trim, allowing your child to acclimate in stages to your changing appearance. Better yet, involve your child in the stages of the trimming itself. The end result may still be a little jarring at first, but you’ll be surprised how much a little foreknowledge, involvement, and sense of ownership on may make a difference in their reaction. How have you handled such appearance changes in your home? Any additional tips to share? This clean shaven dad was shared to IG by therealprofessorx.

Dan Wuori

392,534 views • 2 years ago

Your baby understands language well before they can use it. Watch the reaction of these sweet toddler twins as their mother breaks into song. It’s not just that mom is singing. They seem to be lighting up in anticipation of its chorus: I LOVE YOU. Watch the little one on the right - whose eyebrows raise in anticipation of this loving message from their mother. It’s a fantastic reminder that receptive language (what we can hear and understand) precedes expressive language (what we can verbalize). And an important reminder not to forget that children understand the language spoken around them well before they can verbalize it themselves. The best rule of thumb: never assume your child is “too young to understand.” This sweet duo was shared to IG by babyjoyreels.
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Your baby understands language well before they can use it. Watch the reaction of these sweet toddler twins as their mother breaks into song. It’s not just that mom is singing. They seem to be lighting up in anticipation of its chorus: I LOVE YOU. Watch the little one on the right - whose eyebrows raise in anticipation of this loving message from their mother. It’s a fantastic reminder that receptive language (what we can hear and understand) precedes expressive language (what we can verbalize). And an important reminder not to forget that children understand the language spoken around them well before they can verbalize it themselves. The best rule of thumb: never assume your child is “too young to understand.” This sweet duo was shared to IG by babyjoyreels.

Dan Wuori

48,036 views • 1 year ago

Does your little one want to hear the same book over and over and over again? The repetition can be a little maddening for us as parents, but for children it’s actually very beneficial. Favorite books are not only familiar and comforting, but support vocabulary growth and - importantly - your child’s own participation in the reading experience. I just love this video of little Theo and his mom as they read Eric Carle’s Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? Not only can you tell it’s a book they’ve read together many times, but the familiar, repetitive pattern of the text itself allows Theo to play a role in the reading. Watch as he provides an enthusiastic “YES!” at the beginning of each page. (Note too what a good job he does at matching his “yes” response to the appropriate point in the text itself. It’s the first thing said after each page is turned.) As for vocabulary growth, repeated exposure to new words helps children to internalize vocabulary more rapidly with one study suggesting that children are more likely to incorporate new vocabulary from a book read three times than from three different books read one time apiece. This fantastic little reader was shared to IG by theoriginal_captain.
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Does your little one want to hear the same book over and over and over again? The repetition can be a little maddening for us as parents, but for children it’s actually very beneficial. Favorite books are not only familiar and comforting, but support vocabulary growth and - importantly - your child’s own participation in the reading experience. I just love this video of little Theo and his mom as they read Eric Carle’s Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? Not only can you tell it’s a book they’ve read together many times, but the familiar, repetitive pattern of the text itself allows Theo to play a role in the reading. Watch as he provides an enthusiastic “YES!” at the beginning of each page. (Note too what a good job he does at matching his “yes” response to the appropriate point in the text itself. It’s the first thing said after each page is turned.) As for vocabulary growth, repeated exposure to new words helps children to internalize vocabulary more rapidly with one study suggesting that children are more likely to incorporate new vocabulary from a book read three times than from three different books read one time apiece. This fantastic little reader was shared to IG by theoriginal_captain.

Dan Wuori

30,162 views • 1 year ago

Christmas can be a wonderful time of year but it can also be incredibly tough for people. For so many reasons it can actually be the toughest. There is happiness everywhere and an abundance of excess to be had everywhere you look. I know it’s a time when i always struggled when I was drinking and battling other addictions and demons. It can seem like you are alone. That the whole world is against you. How can everybody be so happy yet here you are feeling so worthless, down or panic ridden. I just wanted to say that you are not alone and millions of others have the same issues. The most remarkable thing I ever got for Christmas was a phone call just before I went into ICU. It was a simple humble an unexpected call from someone checking in. It’s why I think it’s important to remember that it’s not designer handbags, PlayStations or iPads that make this time of year. It could be a simple detour to see someone. A 10 minute chat with an old friend that means the world to them. Swallowing your pride to say sorry to someone. It’s the little things. The checking in to let someone know they are not alone. As for me I’m sad and missing Derek and Jumbo is very ill beside me as I write this but I’m also optimistic. I’ve lots of dogs to look after, I’m forcing myself to be social and have not 1 but 2 Christmas meals with friends and I love the life I have. I’m lucky and humble about that now because it wasn’t always that way. Maybe one person who needs to see this will. It’s just a time of year. If you are having it tough you are not alone. If you are doing well yourself have a little check in with somebody you know probably needs it 🙏🥰
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Christmas can be a wonderful time of year but it can also be incredibly tough for people. For so many reasons it can actually be the toughest. There is happiness everywhere and an abundance of excess to be had everywhere you look. I know it’s a time when i always struggled when I was drinking and battling other addictions and demons. It can seem like you are alone. That the whole world is against you. How can everybody be so happy yet here you are feeling so worthless, down or panic ridden. I just wanted to say that you are not alone and millions of others have the same issues. The most remarkable thing I ever got for Christmas was a phone call just before I went into ICU. It was a simple humble an unexpected call from someone checking in. It’s why I think it’s important to remember that it’s not designer handbags, PlayStations or iPads that make this time of year. It could be a simple detour to see someone. A 10 minute chat with an old friend that means the world to them. Swallowing your pride to say sorry to someone. It’s the little things. The checking in to let someone know they are not alone. As for me I’m sad and missing Derek and Jumbo is very ill beside me as I write this but I’m also optimistic. I’ve lots of dogs to look after, I’m forcing myself to be social and have not 1 but 2 Christmas meals with friends and I love the life I have. I’m lucky and humble about that now because it wasn’t always that way. Maybe one person who needs to see this will. It’s just a time of year. If you are having it tough you are not alone. If you are doing well yourself have a little check in with somebody you know probably needs it 🙏🥰

Niall Harbison

274,349 views • 2 years ago

He’s WALKING! He’s WALKING! Check out this joyful family celebration as our hero takes his first steps. Across dozens of developmental milestones we seem to hold baby’s first steps in a place of special reverence - which is why it’s important to remember that (like most things) walking doesn’t happen on a fixed timeline. As a general rule of thumb children take their first steps somewhere around a year of age… for some children this can be as early as 8-9 months and for others it may be as late as 16-18 months. And that’s just fine. Avoid the temptation (and stress) of comparing your baby’s progress here against that of siblings or friends. As always, speak to your pediatrician if you have specific developmental concerns. You’re right to be vigilant… but also wise to remember that there is a broad “range of normal” when it comes to most things. Child development is not a race… it’s a process. Let this family be a model and enjoy every minute! This mobile little guy was shared to IG by the.newparents.
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He’s WALKING! He’s WALKING! Check out this joyful family celebration as our hero takes his first steps. Across dozens of developmental milestones we seem to hold baby’s first steps in a place of special reverence - which is why it’s important to remember that (like most things) walking doesn’t happen on a fixed timeline. As a general rule of thumb children take their first steps somewhere around a year of age… for some children this can be as early as 8-9 months and for others it may be as late as 16-18 months. And that’s just fine. Avoid the temptation (and stress) of comparing your baby’s progress here against that of siblings or friends. As always, speak to your pediatrician if you have specific developmental concerns. You’re right to be vigilant… but also wise to remember that there is a broad “range of normal” when it comes to most things. Child development is not a race… it’s a process. Let this family be a model and enjoy every minute! This mobile little guy was shared to IG by the.newparents.

Dan Wuori

167,884 views • 2 years ago

Disappointment can evoke strong feelings, even for adults. But for toddlers - who are still developing the coping skills they’ll rely on later in life - disappointment is often all the provocation required for a total meltdown. To make matters worse, toddlers can be prone to strong feelings over expectations that can seem a little… unpredictable. Not allowed to eat sand at the playground? Tantrum. Have to wear pants to leave the house? Can’t play in the street? You guessed it. As they develop greater autonomy and agency, toddlers want what they want, reasonable or not. So what’s a parent to do? Dealing with disappointment begins with acknowledging your child’s feelings as valid, even when they may not seem entirely rational. Start with empathy. “Oh, I know you’re sad about that. But eating sand is yucky. It could make you sick.” Next, provide comfort. Hugs make a lot of things better in this life. And offer alternatives and redirection. “We can’t eat the sand… but we do have some goldfish crackers. Would you like a few of those?” These strategies won’t prevent disappointment, but will help to mitigate its impact as your child develops a greater ability to regulate their emotions. Speaking of which… I’m so impressed by the little guy in this video, whose quiet - but clear - disappointment is striking, in part, because it just looks so adult. He doesn’t melt down, but instead manages to modulate what are obviously some very big feelings about not being able to go outside. He’s frustrated for sure. But shows signs that he’s beginning to develop inner control over his emotions - a skill that will grow over time and serve him well in life. Here’s hoping he gets outside soon. What was the most unexpected disappointment that your toddler melted down over? This sweet little one was shared to TT by fjerry.
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Disappointment can evoke strong feelings, even for adults. But for toddlers - who are still developing the coping skills they’ll rely on later in life - disappointment is often all the provocation required for a total meltdown. To make matters worse, toddlers can be prone to strong feelings over expectations that can seem a little… unpredictable. Not allowed to eat sand at the playground? Tantrum. Have to wear pants to leave the house? Can’t play in the street? You guessed it. As they develop greater autonomy and agency, toddlers want what they want, reasonable or not. So what’s a parent to do? Dealing with disappointment begins with acknowledging your child’s feelings as valid, even when they may not seem entirely rational. Start with empathy. “Oh, I know you’re sad about that. But eating sand is yucky. It could make you sick.” Next, provide comfort. Hugs make a lot of things better in this life. And offer alternatives and redirection. “We can’t eat the sand… but we do have some goldfish crackers. Would you like a few of those?” These strategies won’t prevent disappointment, but will help to mitigate its impact as your child develops a greater ability to regulate their emotions. Speaking of which… I’m so impressed by the little guy in this video, whose quiet - but clear - disappointment is striking, in part, because it just looks so adult. He doesn’t melt down, but instead manages to modulate what are obviously some very big feelings about not being able to go outside. He’s frustrated for sure. But shows signs that he’s beginning to develop inner control over his emotions - a skill that will grow over time and serve him well in life. Here’s hoping he gets outside soon. What was the most unexpected disappointment that your toddler melted down over? This sweet little one was shared to TT by fjerry.

Dan Wuori

291,072 views • 2 years ago

I was a little surprised by Sam Altman's answer here. But if he’s right—and you can train a model completely on synthetic data—it would have all sorts of implications for how we develop and deploy this technology. Watch my full interview with Sam here: Produced by Atlantic Re:think, The Atlantic's creative marketing studio.
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I was a little surprised by Sam Altman's answer here. But if he’s right—and you can train a model completely on synthetic data—it would have all sorts of implications for how we develop and deploy this technology. Watch my full interview with Sam here: Produced by Atlantic Re:think, The Atlantic's creative marketing studio.

nxthompson

66,386 views • 3 months ago

Do your little one’s art projects tend to devolve into a messy, muddy jumble of colors? If so, fantastic! That’s exactly the point. This week I’ve been unpacking play schemas - 9 common patterns that young children follow as they discover the world through play. Today’s schema is transforming - which is all about exploring how things change. On first glance, this little one might be making little more than a mess. But he’s actually deeply engrossed in transformation play - exploring how colors mix and change as they are combined. So before you write off paint and other materials as something your child isn’t quite ready to use “properly,” take a step back and consider this: For young children the process IS the product. Exploring how things transform when combined is “a masterpiece” unto itself - with each such experience an opportunity for your child to learn something new about the world. There are steps you can take to mitigate the mess (Crayola makes cool finger paints for bathtub walls that are actually soap, for example)… but sometimes it’s also important to remember that children themselves are washable. And if they don’t come home from preschool occasionally covered in (child-safe, washable) paint - or evidence they’ve explored a mud puddle - you might need to find one better aligned with how young children learn. Just dress them accordingly and chalk it all up to the allure of the transforming schema. This little artist was shared to YT by bodytoss.
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Do your little one’s art projects tend to devolve into a messy, muddy jumble of colors? If so, fantastic! That’s exactly the point. This week I’ve been unpacking play schemas - 9 common patterns that young children follow as they discover the world through play. Today’s schema is transforming - which is all about exploring how things change. On first glance, this little one might be making little more than a mess. But he’s actually deeply engrossed in transformation play - exploring how colors mix and change as they are combined. So before you write off paint and other materials as something your child isn’t quite ready to use “properly,” take a step back and consider this: For young children the process IS the product. Exploring how things transform when combined is “a masterpiece” unto itself - with each such experience an opportunity for your child to learn something new about the world. There are steps you can take to mitigate the mess (Crayola makes cool finger paints for bathtub walls that are actually soap, for example)… but sometimes it’s also important to remember that children themselves are washable. And if they don’t come home from preschool occasionally covered in (child-safe, washable) paint - or evidence they’ve explored a mud puddle - you might need to find one better aligned with how young children learn. Just dress them accordingly and chalk it all up to the allure of the transforming schema. This little artist was shared to YT by bodytoss.

Dan Wuori

96,979 views • 2 years ago

It’s a snake! 🐍 NO…it’s a BACON! 🥓 Is your child prone to irrational fears? When one of these triplets drops a piece of bacon on the kitchen floor, anxiety and tears ensue when her sister determines it looks like - and thus must ACTUALLY BE - a snake. Suddenly none of the three is comfortable picking it up… including the child who was literally just eating it. What causes her to rethink her own experience? Young children can be very susceptible to suggestion. Here, not only has her sister suggested that the stray bacon might actually be a snake, but is visibly agitated by the possibility - leading our hero to question even her own experience. What’s the best way to handle such fears as a parent? First, recognize that irrational fears are still fears. Treat your child’s concerns as valid - even when they may seem silly to you as an adult. Next, offer - and model - reassurance. Your own calmness will be an important cue to your child that they are not in danger. Finally, help your child to problem solve. Your questions and guidance are invaluable. In this case you might offer something like, “Oh isn’t that interesting? Snakes do sometimes look squiggly like that. But wasn’t this just in your hand? You ate it, right? And you wouldn’t have eaten a snake. I tell you what, let’s go take a closer look at it together and check it out!” And then file it away as a great family story. 🙂 These adorable little bacon lovers were shared to IG by alyssa_mcewen.
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It’s a snake! 🐍 NO…it’s a BACON! 🥓 Is your child prone to irrational fears? When one of these triplets drops a piece of bacon on the kitchen floor, anxiety and tears ensue when her sister determines it looks like - and thus must ACTUALLY BE - a snake. Suddenly none of the three is comfortable picking it up… including the child who was literally just eating it. What causes her to rethink her own experience? Young children can be very susceptible to suggestion. Here, not only has her sister suggested that the stray bacon might actually be a snake, but is visibly agitated by the possibility - leading our hero to question even her own experience. What’s the best way to handle such fears as a parent? First, recognize that irrational fears are still fears. Treat your child’s concerns as valid - even when they may seem silly to you as an adult. Next, offer - and model - reassurance. Your own calmness will be an important cue to your child that they are not in danger. Finally, help your child to problem solve. Your questions and guidance are invaluable. In this case you might offer something like, “Oh isn’t that interesting? Snakes do sometimes look squiggly like that. But wasn’t this just in your hand? You ate it, right? And you wouldn’t have eaten a snake. I tell you what, let’s go take a closer look at it together and check it out!” And then file it away as a great family story. 🙂 These adorable little bacon lovers were shared to IG by alyssa_mcewen.

Dan Wuori

2,219,215 views • 2 years ago

Trump: “I watched that pass that Messi made, not knowing as much as the people in this room, but I know about sorts and I know a little bit about soccer but I watched Messi, and he was well guarded, right? And all of a sudden he is standing on the right, you understand what I'm talking about? I don't know – I just noticed it. Nobody talked about it, I just noticed it. I said, he is too well guarded by a great player. And then he moved to the right and the other player was just standing there. "And he had plenty of time. He kicked it…. You have a great player in England, who I play golf with, you know that, right?… I think they perhaps made a mistake when they made him a defensive player, what do I know about soccer?…we've got to be a little offensive, right? But no, I'm not going to call it. Look, what do I know about coaching? But that was a little unusual."
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Trump: “I watched that pass that Messi made, not knowing as much as the people in this room, but I know about sorts and I know a little bit about soccer but I watched Messi, and he was well guarded, right? And all of a sudden he is standing on the right, you understand what I'm talking about? I don't know – I just noticed it. Nobody talked about it, I just noticed it. I said, he is too well guarded by a great player. And then he moved to the right and the other player was just standing there. "And he had plenty of time. He kicked it…. You have a great player in England, who I play golf with, you know that, right?… I think they perhaps made a mistake when they made him a defensive player, what do I know about soccer?…we've got to be a little offensive, right? But no, I'm not going to call it. Look, what do I know about coaching? But that was a little unusual."

Republicans against Trump

762,742 views • 14 days ago

Yes, you can call my face weird. It won't be the first or last time I've heard it. But my message is not to you. My message is to anyone else who has been put down or called "weird" because of their experiences or who they are... I say to you: do not allow others to define you. I'm proud of my scars. They might look a little different, but it gives me an opportunity to encourage others. I encourage every one of you to lean into the things that make you unique and that others may call "weird" and realize that your experience, whether it is suffering or something else, gives you an opportunity to connect with others and give them hope. You are loved. You are appreciated. The things that make you unique can also be your greatest strength.
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Yes, you can call my face weird. It won't be the first or last time I've heard it. But my message is not to you. My message is to anyone else who has been put down or called "weird" because of their experiences or who they are... I say to you: do not allow others to define you. I'm proud of my scars. They might look a little different, but it gives me an opportunity to encourage others. I encourage every one of you to lean into the things that make you unique and that others may call "weird" and realize that your experience, whether it is suffering or something else, gives you an opportunity to connect with others and give them hope. You are loved. You are appreciated. The things that make you unique can also be your greatest strength.

Sam Brown

3,916,396 views • 2 years ago

Now here’s a little guy who LOVES his pacifier. This is a topic I’ve avoided to date, largely because there are so many varying opinions on the matter. For me the question isn’t so much whether to use one, but for how long. Infants are born with a strong sucking reflex and pacifiers can help them to soothe and sleep. There’s even some evidence to suggest that sleeping with pacifiers might reduce the risk of SIDS. In short: for babies (up to a year), I’m a fan. But it’s not uncommon to see children with pacifiers well into toddlerhood, and in some cases, even beyond. And here I’d raise some cautions. Children who rely heavily on pacifiers may be more prone to middle ear infections. And dentists note that prolonged pacifier use can affect your child’s teeth and create bite issues. Perhaps most importantly is their potential to impact expressive language development. Your child’s ability to speak is an important one. After a point, language shapes not only the content of our thinking, but the very structure of our cognition. By otherwise occupying the mouth over long periods of time, pacifiers may slow language development by limiting opportunities for expression. Speaking with a pacifier in the mouth can also lead to distortion of speech sounds (even when they aren’t in the mouth). All told, I’m an advocate for beginning to wean off of pacifiers at around one year of age. The transition can be difficult - but not nearly as challenging as for a child who has become dependent over a period of years. Do/did you use pacifiers with your child? Why or why not? How did you help transition away from their use? This sweet little one (for whom a pacifier is still completely age appropriate) was shared to IG by voroujakeman.
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Now here’s a little guy who LOVES his pacifier. This is a topic I’ve avoided to date, largely because there are so many varying opinions on the matter. For me the question isn’t so much whether to use one, but for how long. Infants are born with a strong sucking reflex and pacifiers can help them to soothe and sleep. There’s even some evidence to suggest that sleeping with pacifiers might reduce the risk of SIDS. In short: for babies (up to a year), I’m a fan. But it’s not uncommon to see children with pacifiers well into toddlerhood, and in some cases, even beyond. And here I’d raise some cautions. Children who rely heavily on pacifiers may be more prone to middle ear infections. And dentists note that prolonged pacifier use can affect your child’s teeth and create bite issues. Perhaps most importantly is their potential to impact expressive language development. Your child’s ability to speak is an important one. After a point, language shapes not only the content of our thinking, but the very structure of our cognition. By otherwise occupying the mouth over long periods of time, pacifiers may slow language development by limiting opportunities for expression. Speaking with a pacifier in the mouth can also lead to distortion of speech sounds (even when they aren’t in the mouth). All told, I’m an advocate for beginning to wean off of pacifiers at around one year of age. The transition can be difficult - but not nearly as challenging as for a child who has become dependent over a period of years. Do/did you use pacifiers with your child? Why or why not? How did you help transition away from their use? This sweet little one (for whom a pacifier is still completely age appropriate) was shared to IG by voroujakeman.

Dan Wuori

335,763 views • 2 years ago

How does the presence of older siblings influence the development of language? This lovely video brought my mind immediately to research on the topic. There is some consensus that the presence of one or more siblings can correlate with slightly slower* language development among children who are not first born. This is because parents juggling the demands of multiple children generally have less time for one-on-one interaction. But research suggests that this the presence of a “cognitively sensitive” sibling can mitigate against such delays. What is “cognitively sensitive?” It’s this little guy. Notice how he not only takes time out to deliberately expose his newborn sister to language and vocabulary, but makes an effort to slow and simplify his language in recognition that he’s speaking with a baby. He shows the photos. He points (as he’s able) to match vocabulary with what’s on display. It’s like having a third, mini-parent. What a fantastic little teacher. *By the way, the delayed language often displayed by younger siblings is not anything to get too worked up about. Might they develop a little slower? In some cases yes. But do they catch up and close this gap? Also yes. In the long run, there’s also plenty of reason to believe that the presence of siblings can be advantageous. Though subsequent siblings may receive slightly less one-on-one time, they are often exposed to richer and more varied language due to the presence of older children in the home. What was your experience? This loving brother-sister pair was shared to IG by halesmoore.
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How does the presence of older siblings influence the development of language? This lovely video brought my mind immediately to research on the topic. There is some consensus that the presence of one or more siblings can correlate with slightly slower* language development among children who are not first born. This is because parents juggling the demands of multiple children generally have less time for one-on-one interaction. But research suggests that this the presence of a “cognitively sensitive” sibling can mitigate against such delays. What is “cognitively sensitive?” It’s this little guy. Notice how he not only takes time out to deliberately expose his newborn sister to language and vocabulary, but makes an effort to slow and simplify his language in recognition that he’s speaking with a baby. He shows the photos. He points (as he’s able) to match vocabulary with what’s on display. It’s like having a third, mini-parent. What a fantastic little teacher. *By the way, the delayed language often displayed by younger siblings is not anything to get too worked up about. Might they develop a little slower? In some cases yes. But do they catch up and close this gap? Also yes. In the long run, there’s also plenty of reason to believe that the presence of siblings can be advantageous. Though subsequent siblings may receive slightly less one-on-one time, they are often exposed to richer and more varied language due to the presence of older children in the home. What was your experience? This loving brother-sister pair was shared to IG by halesmoore.

Dan Wuori

418,388 views • 2 years ago

The way you speak to your child is the way they will learn to speak to others. And to themself. It’s not by accident that this little one, shared to IG by alysenovo, is brimming with confidence in her ability to take on a challenge. Listen to her self talk: “I did it!” “Good job!” “Awesome.” This isn’t language she’s concocted on her own. It’s the kind of language modeled by her parents as part of a key life lesson: You are capable. That doesn’t mean unending - or empty - praise. But it does mean that when you demonstrate your own belief in your child’s abilities, they’re likely to internalize it. “You can do it” becomes “I can do it.” Choose your words with the knowledge that your voice will echo as your child’s own.
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The way you speak to your child is the way they will learn to speak to others. And to themself. It’s not by accident that this little one, shared to IG by alysenovo, is brimming with confidence in her ability to take on a challenge. Listen to her self talk: “I did it!” “Good job!” “Awesome.” This isn’t language she’s concocted on her own. It’s the kind of language modeled by her parents as part of a key life lesson: You are capable. That doesn’t mean unending - or empty - praise. But it does mean that when you demonstrate your own belief in your child’s abilities, they’re likely to internalize it. “You can do it” becomes “I can do it.” Choose your words with the knowledge that your voice will echo as your child’s own.

Dan Wuori

33,269 views • 11 months ago

As a parent, lap reading is a joy. It’s a chance to cuddle your little one, while exposing them to rich vocabulary, concepts of print, and the wonder of books. When it comes to infants, however, lap reading can deprive babies of their favorite (and most important) sight: YOU. Which is why you might want to explore face-to-face reading as well. (With your baby facing toward you and the book simultaneously.) Developmentally, there are multiple benefits to allowing your baby to see you as you read together. Your little one is an expert at “reading” your face. This posture allows your baby to track your eyes to discover what you’re tuning in to. It also allows them to watch your mouth and learn how you’re making the words and sounds that accompany the pictures. This clever little one illustrates the case beautifully, creating a face-to-face experience of her own. Watch as our hero divides her attention between the book (and her important page turning responsibility!) and dad’s face - which she swivels her head to admire with equal (if not greater) interest. Kudos to dad, as well, as he balances book time and face time with his daughter - taking time to honor her interest in connection and observation. The logistics can obviously be a little trickier (consider reading face-to-face as your partner holds baby in their lap as one potential solution) - but the benefits are well worth the effort. Face-to-face reading for the win! This adorable father-daughter duo was shared to IG by mylittlemissameliaa.
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As a parent, lap reading is a joy. It’s a chance to cuddle your little one, while exposing them to rich vocabulary, concepts of print, and the wonder of books. When it comes to infants, however, lap reading can deprive babies of their favorite (and most important) sight: YOU. Which is why you might want to explore face-to-face reading as well. (With your baby facing toward you and the book simultaneously.) Developmentally, there are multiple benefits to allowing your baby to see you as you read together. Your little one is an expert at “reading” your face. This posture allows your baby to track your eyes to discover what you’re tuning in to. It also allows them to watch your mouth and learn how you’re making the words and sounds that accompany the pictures. This clever little one illustrates the case beautifully, creating a face-to-face experience of her own. Watch as our hero divides her attention between the book (and her important page turning responsibility!) and dad’s face - which she swivels her head to admire with equal (if not greater) interest. Kudos to dad, as well, as he balances book time and face time with his daughter - taking time to honor her interest in connection and observation. The logistics can obviously be a little trickier (consider reading face-to-face as your partner holds baby in their lap as one potential solution) - but the benefits are well worth the effort. Face-to-face reading for the win! This adorable father-daughter duo was shared to IG by mylittlemissameliaa.

Dan Wuori

435,655 views • 7 months ago