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👶 What’s the best way to give a child a good start in life?   🇳🇱The Netherlands’ Solid Start Programme has a potentially revolutionary approach: by focusing on parental wellbeing.    In this year's #EarlyChildhoodMatters, Angela Uytdewilligen, Solid Start’s Programme Manager, highlights that parents face many uncertainties, from financial burdens to health concerns. These issues impact caregiver wellbeing, but care systems they rely on often don’t link up.   🤝 Solid Start is building an integrated approach for comprehensive care, connecting the various services parents rely on. It means that no parent is left struggling in silence.   🔗Read more about how Solid Start is investing in early childhood by supporting parents and the professionals who work with families. bit.ly/ECM2023-14 #ECM2023 #EarlyChildhoodMatters #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #ECD #PeopleBeforeParents Kansrijke Start VWS Annemarie Poorterman Raul Corrêa-Smith Rushda Majeed Hannah Rothschild Andrea Torres Sansotta

We often get asked, "Do parents ever have initial concerns when leaving their children in the care of Plus One Meetings?" 🤔 The truth is, parents always have concerns, but they usually say their child is the one who’s worried! 🫢 Sure, kids can experience some separation anxiety, especially in a new space with new people, but typically they are happily playing within two minutes! As it turns out, the parents are the ones dealing with stronger separation anxiety, which means we need to keep mom or dad just as happy as their kiddo. To ease concerns and anxiety, we send parents pictures, videos, and updates through our mobile app throughout the day. Parents are also able to message us in real time to ask questions or check in. Once a parent sees their happy child smiling and playing, they can relax and focus on their goals for their meeting or conference. #plusonemeetings #childcare #childcarebenefits #workingparents #benefits #parents #hr #support #workforce #worklifeintegration #peaceofmind #eventchildcare #travelchildcare #meetingchildcare #anxiety #parentsupport #seperationanxiety

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it's a smart and proactive approach to parenting. Whether you need assistance with childcare, emotional support, or advice on handling a specific situation, reaching out to trusted individuals can provide valuable resources and perspectives. Family members and friends can offer practical help, such as babysitting or running errands, while professionals, like pediatricians or therapists, can provide expert guidance tailored to your child's needs. Remember, seeking support doesn't mean you're inadequate; it means you're committed to doing what's best for your family. #ParentingTips #FamilySupport #AskForHelp #EmpoweredParenting #ParentingCommunity #FamilyWellness #InItTogether #StrongerTogether #ParentingJourney #SupportNetwork ⚡️ Cynthia Isabel ⚡️ Digital Marketing Mentor Empowering women to build thriving online businesses, reclaiming independence and purpose back in their lives! Follow @IgniteUrInnerVoice for tips on working moms, busy moms, financial freedom, and side hustles! Let's make 2024 the year of empowerment and success! 🔥💼 #WorkingMoms #BusyMoms #FinancialFreedom #SideHustlesForMoms #SideHustle2024 #MakeMoreMoney #StayAtHomeMom #MoreFamilyTime #SAHMom #WTHMom #MomInBusiness #BusinessForMoms #Empowerment #DigitalMarketingMentor

A recent study of 2,000 working parents with children under the age of 10 revealed that the average working parent relies on 6 different people to support their child’s growth and development. ‘Family members such as their child’s grandparents (46%), extended family such as aunts, uncles and cousins (27%) and siblings (26%) are included in their “village,” as well as their best friend (17%) and neighbors (8%).’ To read more about the survey and its findings, visit: https://lnkd.in/dgiApNWA To learn more about how our Parental Success solution can help parents as well as additional caregivers on one holistic platform, visit RethinkCare.com. #workingparents #ittakesavillage #employeebenefits

In order to flourish in their later lives, the wellbeing of children really matters, as the World Happiness Report identifies. Not a unique or surprising statement but putting this in the context of family separation serves to highlight yet again the need to raise awareness, support and educate our separating parents to help them to protect and nurture the well being of their children both during and post the transitional process. #puttingchildrenfirst #familylaw #relationships #mediation

𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 2023 is out now!   This edition explores what wellbeing means for parents and other caregivers, making the case for the urgent need to reimagine systems of support. 🧒Raising a child today means handling the pressure to be the perfect parent with little outside support. Daily struggles are even more challenging if parents live in cities, conflict zones or low-income communities. 🌱And since parents have a defining impact on a child’s development, building better support structures for them is to bring about meaningful societal change.       📖Across 24 articles, 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 features expert analysis and personal perspectives on why caregiver wellbeing matters. From indigenous traditions to cutting-edge tech start-ups, it spotlights innovative policies, programmes and people worldwide that are having a positive impact on the lives of parents and caregivers.       👉🏽 Read it now: bit.ly/ECM-2023-online #ECM2023 #EarlyChildhoodMatters #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #ECD #PeopleBeforeParents

Parent Stress Is a Serious Public Health Concern #earlychildhood #primaryschool #singaporeeducation #sglearning #preschoollearning #earlylearning #sgparents #learningjourney #childdevelopment #sgtutors #onlinelearning #digitaleducation #elearning #interactiveLearning #parenting #stress #publichealth #mentalhealth

Talking with an older adult about sensitive subjects like aging and lifestyle changes can be tricky, but it’s necessary. Here are a few tips that can help you talk with an aging parent who won’t listen. #1stMeridian #Homecare #Caregiving

A collection of insightful articles sharing expert perspectives, well worth exploring!

When you take care of kids, stuff happens. Some stuff is big, some stuff is small. One child bites another. A child trips on their shoelace and gets a bloody knee. A child suddenly starts struggling with anger issues. You’re concerned about a child’s behavior and feel a formal evaluation would be helpful. Often, even for the small stuff, parents hear these things as bad or difficult. Let’s look at ways to make updates easier for you to share and for parents to hear. 👂 ➡️ Share Observations Rather Than Opinions It’s much easier for a parent to hear an objective observation about their child rather than a subjective opinion about what you think their child is doing or why they’re doing it. So rather than “Sam is getting angry over such small things lately” you might say, “I’ve noticed that 5 or 6 times this week Sam has been struggling with sharing with Deseree. His reaction seems out of sync with what I’m seeing happening so there might be something else going on.” ➡️ Ask the Parents for Their Input We know our kids really well and often know what’s going on with them. However, parents have valuable insight into what’s happening too. When you share your observations and ask for their input on the situation, it not only gives you important new information, it shows you want to work as a team with them. It helps solve the immediate problem and helps build a strong client relationship. ➡️ Let the Parents Know Next Steps At the end of the conversation, make sure to let the parents know what, if anything, you need from them, what they can count on you for, or what they can expect overall. Even if it’s a simple, “Thanks for taking the time for this conversation. There’s nothing more that needs to happen. I just wanted to keep you in the loop.” It gives parents peace of mind when you close the communication circle for them.    Sharing updates or concerns with parents can be tricky sometimes, however, with some quick forethought you can deliver the message in a helpful, kind way. 🫶 #childcare #childcareprofessional #childcareprovider #familychildcare