Hello there! My name is Abbey Sipp and I am happy to introduce myself as a new Occupational Therapist on the Child and Family Development team! I recently moved to Charlotte from Pittsburgh, PA, which was home to child development pioneer and beloved television personality, Fred Rogers. Mr. Rogers always had great suggestions to assist families in fostering their children's development. Here are a few tips I learned from him that will foster healthy development with children throughout your daily routines.
Children have feelings, too!
Children experience all ranges of emotions including happiness, fear, saddness, stress, and anger. Help your child develop loving inner controls to cope with feelings. Encourage your child to discuss feelings by saying things like, "I remember feeling angry in school when..." or "Sometimes I become frustrated when..." When a child feels angry, allow them to draw a picture to express their feelings or pound on toys to express aggression appropriately. Being able to identify and cope with feelings in an invaluable lifelong lesson!
Learning does not just happen at school!
Yes, your child learns all day long at school, but never pass up an opporutnity to teach your child during your daily routine! Help them understand the practical side of reading and writing by creating and then reading the grocery list during your visit to the store. Create a cozy, fun place in your home just for reading. Practice fine motor skills and object manipulation during meal preparation by asking your child to roll dough, mix ingredients, or set the table.
Boost you child's self-esteem!
One of the best ways to boost your child's self esteem is to set them up for success! Cleaning his or her messy room may seem like an overwhelming task. When you break down the task into smaller parts, the child will feel a greater sense of accomplishment and have greater motivation to finish the tasks. Examples of this could include saying "find all of the blocks and put them in the bucket" or "put away the yellow objects first." Then, when they complete the task, don't forget to tell them how proud of them that you are for their accomplishments.
I'll leave you with one of Mr. Rogers favorite quotes (and one of mine).
"There isn't anyone you couldn't love once you've heard his story."
Help you child develop the skills to be able to tell their "story" to the world! The possibilties to help your child grow emotionally, physically, and intellectually are endless. Each experience that your child has throughout the day is one of learning!
Children have feelings, too!
Children experience all ranges of emotions including happiness, fear, saddness, stress, and anger. Help your child develop loving inner controls to cope with feelings. Encourage your child to discuss feelings by saying things like, "I remember feeling angry in school when..." or "Sometimes I become frustrated when..." When a child feels angry, allow them to draw a picture to express their feelings or pound on toys to express aggression appropriately. Being able to identify and cope with feelings in an invaluable lifelong lesson!
Learning does not just happen at school!
Yes, your child learns all day long at school, but never pass up an opporutnity to teach your child during your daily routine! Help them understand the practical side of reading and writing by creating and then reading the grocery list during your visit to the store. Create a cozy, fun place in your home just for reading. Practice fine motor skills and object manipulation during meal preparation by asking your child to roll dough, mix ingredients, or set the table.
Boost you child's self-esteem!
One of the best ways to boost your child's self esteem is to set them up for success! Cleaning his or her messy room may seem like an overwhelming task. When you break down the task into smaller parts, the child will feel a greater sense of accomplishment and have greater motivation to finish the tasks. Examples of this could include saying "find all of the blocks and put them in the bucket" or "put away the yellow objects first." Then, when they complete the task, don't forget to tell them how proud of them that you are for their accomplishments.
I'll leave you with one of Mr. Rogers favorite quotes (and one of mine).
"There isn't anyone you couldn't love once you've heard his story."
Help you child develop the skills to be able to tell their "story" to the world! The possibilties to help your child grow emotionally, physically, and intellectually are endless. Each experience that your child has throughout the day is one of learning!
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