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Parenting is the most important job you will ever have. Most other jobs you need to do study or training to become “qualified”. While there is obviously no formal qualification for parenting – there is still so much you can do to educate yourself about childhood development before your baby arrives. Once your baby arrives their will be far less time for reading, so it’s best to get a head start! This section of Skillforkids.com introduces the most recent research based recommendations in child development and demonstrates how you can use this knowledge to become the best parent you can be. Goodluck …but above all, have fun!
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These days there are so many parenting books available. If you read them all you would surely just get confused! At some point you will need to look inside yourself and choose what type of parent you will be. This section of Skillforkids.com discusses topics such as; your parenting options, your parenting values, self awareness and understanding …and more. A hugely valuable resource that we hope will help you find your true parenting self. |
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In the attachment section you will find articles that will help you understand the critical nature of parent-infant interactions during the first few years of your baby’s life. We have plenty of tips for how to take advantage of this vital developmental period via nurturing communications. |
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This section of the website shows you what we are all about here at Skillforkids.com. What will be important to your child’s development? How can you best foster healthy physical and psychological development in your child? Your answers lie here, as we present you with the fundamental principals that our entire philosophy is based upon. This section will help equip you with essential knowledge required in your new parenting career…..a great head start! |
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Your baby’s first month will be packed full of amazing changes in your little one’s development. This section will help you understand exactly what is going on and why – as both their mind and body changes rapidly. This knowledge will enable you to really bond with your little one as you begin to play purposefully with them, helping them to take in and adjust to their new world. |
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Research shows us that play is the basis of all childhood learning. It is through play that children will learn all about themselves and the world they are in. However, sometimes as busy parents in a busy world, we can forget how to play, or forget to make enough time for it. This section of Skillforkids.com will help you rekindle the joy of play that lies within us all. It will teach you everything you need to know about playing with your child – what it is, why it’s important and how to prepare for playing with your little one. Have fun! |
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Parenting is the greatest challenge we take on in our lives. This section will help you develop some important skills that will assist greatly in your ability to consistently nurture your child’s development in ways that align with what you most value as a parent, and desire for your child. |
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