Tovah talks about food and young children
How to Avoid Spoiling Your Child
First-time dad learns how not to be the kind of parent he fears becoming.
interview with Tovah P. Klein from time.com/money
Excerpt from article.
I started thinking about the nature of toddlers and their stuff, and I’ve been mulling over a few issues ever since. The first has to do with spoiling. I know that you can’t really spoil a baby—infants’ needs must be met. But am I developing habits of indulgence now that will ossify over time and lead me to spoil Luke when he’s older? Am I setting myself up to be a bad parent? The second issue has to do with the presents themselves, the catalyst of my spoiling concern: there must be a better use for all that money.
On the first question, the experts are clear. “You’re not going to spoil a baby,” says Tovah P. Klein, assistant professor of psychology at Barnard College and author of How Toddlers Thrive. “They need to be comforted and cared for.”
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Too much screen time
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If your toddler is constantly in front of the television, computer, iPad or video game, set up a routine that puts limits on his screen time. “Toddlers thrive on routine, so if you limit it to once a day, they can stick to it,” Klein says. “It’s really up to the parents to set limits though. If you’re pulling out your iPhone all the time, then it’s hard to get your child to limit their screen time.”
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Tovah P. Klein on Good Morning America – Holidays and Kids
How to Make the Holidays Special Without Spoiling Your Kids
Tovah’s three tips for surviving the holidays.
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Surviving the Holidays – Part 2
The 3 “T”s: Timing, Traditions and Take it Slow
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or in some other way, this is a busy and exciting time of year, and especially so for your toddler. From visiting grandparents to school parties, gifts and extra time with friends—there’s a lot of added stimulation in your child’s life. It’s easy to forget in the hustle and bustle what matters most to your toddler—security, routine and connection to loved ones. That’s it. Whether this means trimming a tree together or baking cookies, lighting candles or attending religious services, keep in mind that for your toddler, he or she simply craves connection to and time with close family. With this in mind, you can take the focus and pressure off having the most elaborate decorations, serving the tastiest meal or finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY: This holiday season, take a toddler POV and focus on the 3 Toddler “T”s: Timing, Traditions and Take it Slow.
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