EPISODE · May 19, 2020 · 40 MIN
Squirrel! Your Toddler's Short Attention Span
from Child of the Redwoods: Podcast · host Child of the Redwoods
One minute your child is playing with a toy. The next, he’s off into the kitchen for a snack! Toys forgotten, he runs outside to chase the butterflies in your backyard. It’s not you — your toddler really does have a short attention span. And it’s not all bad. Let’s uncover some of the possible biological reasons why your toddler is behaving so erratically and contemplate how the Montessori method can help your child learn to focus. We talk about praise in this episode! You'll find a free list of alternatives to "good job" on the Child of the Redwoods website in the show notes. Love, Aubrey
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One minute your child is playing with a toy. The next, he’s off into the kitchen for a snack! Toys forgotten, he runs outside to chase the butterflies in your backyard. It’s not you — your toddler really does have a short attention span. And it’s not all bad. Let’s uncover some of the possible biological reasons why your toddler is behaving so erratically and contemplate how the Montessori method can help your child learn to focus. We talk about praise in this episode! You'll find a free list of alternatives to "good job" on the Child of the Redwoods website in the show notes. Love, Aubrey
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