Dr. Heather
@BabyShrinkMom of 4, Psychologist, media expert, and parenting writer celebrating the development of young children. ”Let's Get This Potty Started!” author.
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Mmmmyeah 💛
Empathy begins early. Infants are surprisingly well attuned to the emotions of others. They study and react to their caregivers’ expressions. They cry when other babies cry. But it’s during the second year that we really see children express empathy more fully and outwardly.…
All. True. Thanks for going there, @jayacunzo
I just spent 3 days with dear friends, all of whom have kids ages 8mo to 4y. Something I need to get off my chest about being a parent of young kids and the culture we live in:
Loving this father-son duet. Watch how locked-in baby’s eye contact is as he awaits his part. 🎤 🎶 🎥 sweetnloewy IG
We may not know exactly what this little guy had to say, but we do know it was serious and important. Amazing how tone and intent can precede even conventional language.
Don’t stay stuck in the shame. Learn from your past and show up for yourself in the present with love.
Not me!
I vividly remember all these parent milestones. Combo of terror and pride with each one 💛
Baby milestones are fine but what about parent milestones? The first time you drive by yourself with your baby. First time you make a whole dinner while holding a baby. First time you take two kids to the park alone. You can’t do it, you can’t do it, then suddenly, you can.
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My 5 year old has started asking “why are there no small potties here” anytime we go to a public restroom and its got me noticing how inaccessible so much of the public space is for children.
That laugh 🥰
Watch as this little cutie engages in some humorous pretend play with dad… who might also be the world’s best sport. 😀
You deserve places and spaces and people where you can show up without armor. Let the healing begin.
Unpopular opinions: Laughter is not the best medicine. Time does not heal all wounds. Sometimes what goes around doesn’t come around. When life gives you lemons, you don’t have to make lemonade. Not everything happens for a reason.
ALL developmental domains deeply intertwined in infancy. Beautiful demonstration of how babies learn best 💛
This sweet family playtime is also chock full of bilingual learning for baby Emmy.
Parenting, too: “Once my baby sleeps through the night… once my toddler is potty trained…. goes to preschool….”
I was 3 years into being an attending physician when I found I was unhappy. I told myself once I…. …Pay off my loans …Buy a bigger house …Get promoted THAT is when I’ll be happy. Except I’d get there, and the happiness was fleeting. This is called an Arrival Fallacy 1/
Sooo truuuuu
I was 3 years into being an attending physician when I found I was unhappy. I told myself once I…. …Pay off my loans …Buy a bigger house …Get promoted THAT is when I’ll be happy. Except I’d get there, and the happiness was fleeting. This is called an Arrival Fallacy 1/
So important! Becoming a mom is a lifelong transformation, and can be the most painful thing you’ll ever experience. Let’s normalize this - and stop putting so much pressure on moms
It's taken almost five months, but I think I'm finally starting to feel that overwhelming love so many new mothers describe. But also: it's taken five months. And I wish more people would talk about how this is a possibility.
In a highly polarized political environment, support for specific public policy solutions routinely splits across party lines. But not always. There are a handful of issues on which voters display unusual unity. Notable among them is child care. 🧵
If you’re kid is grouchy, don’t say “You’re fine”. They’re not fine - and that’s OK.
Recognizing and talking about our feelings helps keep our minds and bodies healthy. Click here to explore a brand new library of mental health resources: sesameworkshop.org/mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing
Best thing EVER 💛💛💛
Our bond with our mothers is like no other. Don’t this little one’s expressions just say it all? Happy Mother’s Day!
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