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Just One Thing

3/18/2020

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One is enough

There's a lot going on right now. Schools are closed and daycares closed and babysitters are out of commission. Our children are here with us, watching us, and learning from us. There is something about having a child around that inspires us to be a better adult, to be our best selves for them. Social media is abuzz with information and advice. There are never-ending suggestions of things to do and links to follow. 

I'm here to say, you don't have to do it all. You don't have to know it all.

When I had my first baby, my mother told me, "All she needs is something to eat and your loving arms. You are all she needs." 

Realize that, in this moment, you are the expert on your children. You know what they need. 

Each post will offer just one thing:
One thing for your baby
One for your toddler
One for your preschooler 
& something for parents too.

But don't worry, it's not an assignment. It can easily be put off until tomorrow, or next week, or never. Because you know what's best for your family.

My goal is that in time this page will be full of developmental tips and ideas to laugh and learn, while you are busy doing the most important thing...loving your child. 

With Love,
Angela
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Twyla
3/26/2020 01:20:11 am

My son is 26 now but I also have little friends whom I take care of from time to time and would like to understand and help better.

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Angela Cerrito link
3/26/2020 01:25:08 am

Hi Twyla,
Thank you for reading & commenting!
I hope that most of the ideas for parents can work for anyone really, people with kids of any age, and people who don't even have children at all.
All my best,
Angela

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Laurel link
3/26/2020 04:57:43 am

This sounds lovely! There's SO much out there right now that it's hard to enjoy any of the nice things that people are sharing. A bit of focus in the pandemic sounds perfect.

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Angela Cerrito link
3/26/2020 07:01:16 am

Laurel,
I agree. There are so many great resources online. It can be both inspiring and a bit overwhelming.
-Angela

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    Angela Cerrito is a writer and an early intervention physical therapist

    One Thing for Today

    One thing for your baby
    One for your toddler
    One for your preschooler 
    & something for parents too.

    But don't worry, it can all be put off until tomorrow, or next week, or never.

    Because you know what's best for your family and 
    you are busy doing the most important thing of all,  loving your child. ​

    ​Angela

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