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Trusting Toddlers: Rethinking ‘Be Careful’

Trusting Toddlers: Rethinking ‘Be Careful’

by Poppy H | Sep 16, 2025 | Toddlers, Uncategorized

Recently, we’ve been noticing a theme in our toddler classroom: the children are going up. Climbing logs, onto stumps, into small spaces, testing their balance on unsteady surfaces; exploring what their bodies can do! They are carrying big rocks, throwing balls, and...
Emotional Resilience, Distress Tolerance, and Fierce Compassion

Emotional Resilience, Distress Tolerance, and Fierce Compassion

by Poppy H | Aug 31, 2025 | Toddlers

As caregivers, it’s normal to feel the urge to resolve a child’s big feelings, to make them feel better right away. Instead of rushing to “fix” their discomfort, we offer co-regulation; being present with their emotions, steady support, and modeling resilience. When...
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