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New Kid by Friday- part 1

January 30, 2010 By Diane Constantine Leave a Comment

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This month I have been reading a great book by Dr. Kevin Leman called Have a New Kid by Friday. Although it sounds like a quick-fix, self-help book, it is really well written and has such sound beliefs behind his teaching. He is a clinical psychologist, married for almost 40 years, and with experience raising 5 kids. He is a believer in Jesus and uses Biblical principles, though he doesn’t declare chapter and verse. I have been confirmed by this book in what I teach moms with young children. I want to share some of the principles from this book over the next few months when I send your monthly bulletin to you. Of course Dr. Leman has much more to say and lots more examples than I will ever be able to cover in this short email.

For those of you who have been receiving First Steps bulletins for a while, some of these points will be review. Dr. Leman has put these ideas in such easy to remember form that I want to share them again.

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Filed Under: All Ages Tagged With: acceptance, belonging, competence, discipline, self worth

16 Months Girl

August 13, 2009 By Diane Constantine 1 Comment

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Knowing she belongs to a family and community is a key concept for your toddler to learn. Provide lots of opportunities for her to have special people in her life—those who are delighted to spend time with her.

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Filed Under: Month-by-Month Girl Tagged With: belonging, development, meltdown, throwing food

16 Months Boy

August 13, 2009 By Diane Constantine 1 Comment

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Knowing he belongs to a family and community is a key concept for your toddler to learn. Provide lots of opportunities for him to have special people in his life—those who are delighted to spend time with him.

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Filed Under: Month-by-Month Boy Tagged With: belonging, development, meltdown, throwing food

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