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02/14/2021

All parents/caregivers know what it’s like to be in the trenches. To be more sleep deprived than you could have EVER imagined. To be torn between wanting some alone time yet not wanting to leave your children’s side…constantly thinking about how much they sleep, nutrition, safety, whether they’re comfy, too stimulated, too bored. Too anything!
You are on it. ALL. THE. TIME.
And most parents/caregivers reach a point where they forget (or simply can’t find time) to care for themselves. Self-care? Where does that fit in? HOW!?

You can’t prioritize sleep when you have multiple children to care for and can’t nap when the baby naps ( #mostannoyingadviceever ) It’s almost impossible to motivate yourself to exercise when you are exhausted. You’d rather watch Netflix ( 👋 #bridgerton ) than expend any more energy. Self-care is just not the priority.

And I know that you know how to take care of yourself, but it’s really frickin’ hard to actually do it! I, too, struggle with making time for myself with the million and 3 things on my to do list. And what I’ve learned is that no one is going to force you to prioritize yourself. No one actually cares more than you do. Which means it must start with YOU. You set the tone.

Because today is #SelfcareSunday and #ValentinesDay here are a few self-care/love affirmations to tell yourself daily to help get you started with a self-care/love mindset. As parents/caregivers raising future generations we owe it to ourselves. 💪🙌
You can save this post, screenshot, write them out and tape them to the mirror. Choose one (or all!) to focus on each day.
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#TBCSelfCareSundays
#selfcaretips #parentselfcare #childcareproviderselfcare
#socialemotionaldevelopment #raisingemotionallyhealthychildren #lifewithkids #parenting #parents #momlife #dadlife #activitiesforkids
#artsandcraftsforkids
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#onlinespanishclassesforkids #spanishfortoddlers #niñosbilingües #spanishforkids #desarrollosocioemocional
#actividadesparaniños
#desarrollosocioemocional #domingosdecuidadopersonal

02/14/2021

Happy Valentines Day! Sending you all a little extra love today 🐻💚💘
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¡Feliz día de San Valentín! Enviándoles a todos un poco más de amor hoy 🐻💚💘

02/13/2021

According to Dr. Gary Chapman, author of “The 5 Love Languages of Children”, our primary love language develops as a function of the home we grew up in. If your parents were extremely affectionate, your primary love language is likely to be PHYSICAL TOUCH.

But if no one in your house was a hugger, you are less likely to interpret physical touch as love. Instead, your language might be GIFTS, ACTS OF SERVICE, QUALITY TIME, or WORDS OF AFFIRMATION. Of course, personality also comes into play, which is why we can have 3 children with different love languages! It’s important to recognize this difference between children. If I am not a very affectionate person and I treat my children in the ways only *I* feel loved, the child with the love language of physical touch will sense a lack of love.

Make sure you figure out your child’s love language. The best way to do this is to ask things like:
💚 When did you feel that I really loved you?
💚 When is a time that you felt loved?
💚 What makes you feel loved?
If your child is too young to answer these questions, WATCH how they show love.

“The 5 Love Languages of Children” by Dr. Gary Chapman is a great book if you want to further explore this topic.
Because tomorrow is #ValentinesDay here are a few “gift” ideas you can give to your little one with each love language.

Learning to speak your child’s love language is both the simplest, and most complicated thing in the world. I hope you find these ideas helpful for your parenting/childcare provider journey.
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12/28/2020

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#TBCMindfulMondays

12/28/2020

So it’s been a few days since Christmas, and many of us are probably struggling with the influx of new toys in our homes 😩

Toy rotation is a great way to keep the mess down, keep kids focused, and give them the opportunity to master new skills through play (and help us adults stay sane 😂)

Here are some tips
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Han pasado unos días desde Navidad y muchos de nosotros probablemente estemos luchando con muchos juguetes nuevos en nuestros hogares 😩

La rotación de juguetes es una excelente manera de mantener el desorden, mantener a los niños enfocados y darles la oportunidad de dominar nuevas habilidades a través del juego (y ayudarnos a nosotros mantenernos más tranquilos 😂)

Aquí tienes algunos consejos
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12/27/2020

Practicing selfcare... what will you prioritize in 2021?
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Practicando el cuidado personal ... ¿qué priorizarás en 2021?

12/27/2020

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#TBCSelfCareSundays
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#domingosdecuidadopersonal #educacióndelaprimerainfancia #criarniñosemocionalmentesanos

12/27/2020

Does your family celebrate Kwanzaa?

Whether you celebrate it, or are interested in teaching your little one about different holidays and traditions, here are a few children’s books about Kwanzaa to help families learn more about the holiday!
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Ya sea que lo celebre o esté interesado en enseñarle a su pequeño sobre las diferentes fiestas y tradiciones, aquí hay algunos libros para niños sobre Kwanzaa para ayudar a las familias a aprender más sobre estas celebración.
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12/26/2020

🐻💚 #TBCFridayQuotes

#christmas2020
#earlychildhood #socialemotionaldevelopment #raisingemotionallyhealthychildren #lifewithkids #earlylearning #parenting #parents #momlife #motherhood #dadlife #consciousparenting #playmatters #playtolearn
#learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning
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#desarrollosocioemocional
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#educacióndelaprimerainfancia

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas everyone! I know this time may look and feel different for all of us and I am sending love to you all. I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy, and sane.
Xo
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¡Feliz Navidad a todos! Sé que este momento puede verse y sentirse diferente para todos nosotros y les envío amor a todos. Espero que todos estén seguros y saludables.
Xo
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12/24/2020

Day 24 📚 #christmasbookcountdown

’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa,
every creature was kneading tamale masa...”

To the rhythm of "The Night Before Christmas," a Latino family prepares for the Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) celebration.

‘Twas Nochebuena by Roseanne Greenfield Thong is a perfect multicultural-themed children’s book to learn about Nochebuena celebrations. Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition.

This picture book offers a wonderful way to celebrate and learn about Latino Christmas traditions. 🎄✨
“Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!”
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Día 24 📚

“Fue Nochebuena y por toda nuestra casa
cada criatura estaba amasando masa de tamales ... "

Al ritmo de "La noche antes de Navidad", una familia latina se prepara para la celebración de la Nochebuena.

'Twas Nochebuena’ de Roseanne Greenfield Thong es un libro perfecto para niños de temática multicultural para aprender sobre las celebraciones de Nochebuena. Siga a una familia mientras se preparan para organizar una noche llena de risas, amor y tradición latina.

Este libro ilustrado ofrece una manera maravillosa de celebrar y aprender sobre las tradiciones navideñas latinas. 🎄✨
"Feliz Navidad y a todos una buena noche!"
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12/21/2020

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#TBCMindfulMondays
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12/21/2020

What are your favorite books to read to your little ones during the winter months? 📚☃️❄️
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¿Cuáles son sus libros favoritos para leerle a tus pequeños durante los meses de invierno? 📚☃️❄️

12/21/2020

Happy 1st day of winter!
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¡Feliz 1er día de invierno!
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#earlychildhood #socialemotionaldevelopment #raisingemotionallyhealthychildren #lifewithkids #parenting #parents #momlife #dadlife #childcareprovider #consciousparenting #playmatters #playtolearn
#learningthroughplay
#playbasedlearning #playspace #bronxplayspace #thebronx #bronx #pelhambayplayspace #pelhambay #westchester #nycplayspace #nyckidsactivities #nyc #artsandcraftsforkids #activitiesforkids

#desarrollosocioemocional
#tiempodejuego #aprenderatravésdeljuego
#actividadesparaniños

12/20/2020

12/19/2020

6 days till Christmas 🎄

SO MANY BOOKS LEFT TO READ! 📚😩😂

What are you reading to your little one tonight?
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12/19/2020

🚨VIRTUAL Let’s Learn SPANISH! Ages 5-8 available now!🚨

In this 30 min VIRTUAL class kids are introduced to Spanish in a fun way. Our online Spanish classes for kids are designed to make learning fun and interactive. Through storytime and art, your child will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and much more! Our classes are designed to build confidence and gain fluency. Together we will also create fun and easy crafts. The primary goal is to provide an engaging experience for your child, helping them to explore the fantastic world of art and creativity, at home, while learning Spanish!
For this class, your child will need: paint, brushes, crayons, markers, and watercolor paper or a paint pad. You will need scissors and glue sticks. If you have more craft supplies, that’s great but not necessary.
Before each class, you will receive a PDF file with a template/instructions needed for the art activity. Learn Spanish, create, and have FUN!
Ages 5-8 years
Thursday’s 5pm
Classes begin Thurs. Jan. 7th, 2021.
$20 per class. For a limited time buy 4 classes, get the 5 FREE! ($80 for 5 classes, makes THE PERFECT Experience Gift!)
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#learningthroughplay
#playbasedlearning #playspace #storytime #activitiesforkids
#artsandcraftsforkids
#MyCubandMeLetsLearnSpanish #virtualclassesforkids #onlineclassesforkids #zoomclassesforkids
#onlinespanishclassesforkids #spanishfortoddlers #spanishforlittleones #spanishforchildren #niñosbilingües #spanishforkids #desarrollosocioemocional
#tiempodejuego #tiempodecuentos
#aprenderatravésdeljuego
#actividadesparaniños

12/19/2020

Things are definitely looking different this year ... and social interactions are at the top of everyone’s thoughts! Even through these uncertain times, kids should have some (responsible) fun!
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Las cosas definitivamente se ven diferentes este año ... ¡y las interacciones sociales están en la parte superior de los pensamientos de todos! ¡Incluso en estos tiempos de incertidumbre, los niños deberían divertirse (responsablemente)!
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12/17/2020

8 days till Christmas 🎄

Here’s our book pick for today! 📚

Have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? ☃️⛄️🎄
‘Snowmen at Christmas’ by Caralyn Buehner is the perfect book to snuggle up to, especially if you made a snowman of your own with your little one- after this snow storm 🌨❄️

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