Cocktails and Kids

Nicole and Rebecca discuss setting up household systems to decrease the mental load of parenting. Setting up systems for your most valued routines can decrease decision fatigue, and provide consistency and predictability which benefits both parents and children.  Need help setting up systems in your home? Reach out to us on our website or instagram, we'd love to support you.  https://ckchildd...

*We are not psychologists. We are speaking to our personal experiences, and the information in this episode does not constitute as medical advice. If you are having difficulty with your mental health, please seek out a mental health professional.. We love ours.* Nicole and Rebecca speak to their own experiences with anxiety and discuss ways to manage anxiety as a parent. Interested in learning mor...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss traveling with kids, the importance of front loading, and fun ways to prepare your kids for the travel day in advance.  Interested in learning more about how we can support you family? Check out our website, we would love to support you. https://ckchilddevelopment.com

Nicole and Rebecca introduce Season TWO of Cocktails and Kids with business and life updates since starting their Parent Coaching and School Consulting Business: C&K Child Development, LLC. Interested in parent coaching services? Check out our website, we would love to support you. https://ckchilddevelopment.com

Nicole and Rebecca discuss tips and tricks to prepare for a successful outing in the community with your toddlers. This is the last episode of Season 1. Affiliate Links Snacks on the go https://amzn.to/3aKgtX6 https://amzn.to/3zOeM5J Stroller https://amzn.to/3Hde9UT Diaper bag https://amzn.to/3mCWE6H Travel Changing pad https://amzn.to/3MJ4RAX Disposable Bags for diapers https://amzn.to/3mCdpPJ Cl...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss the importance of multi sensory play, which is play that involves being immersed in activities that engage all of our senses, and give tips on how parents can implement this play in daily life. Affiliate Links: Sensory Table https://amzn.to/3tkQLyT Sensory Table Bins https://amzn.to/38V1qJK Outdoor Deck Box https://amzn.to/394n0vx Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/3NYzl2P Ou...

Nicole and Rebecca finish up discussion on screen time, recommend some of their favorite children's shows, and provide tips to parents who want to make screen time changes in their home. Research:  What do we really know about kids and screens? https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/cover-kids-screens Babies need humans, not screens https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/babies-scree...

Nicole and Rebecca talk all about screen time, its affect on development, and strategies for parents on how to use screen time intentionally within households. Research: What do we really know about kids and screens? https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/cover-kids-screens Babies need humans, not screens https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/babies-screen-time

Nicole and Rebecca discuss the many benefits of a child participating in risky play, and provide concrete strategies on promoting a meaningful learning experience for all involved. Affiliate Links: Sun Burnt https://amzn.to/3wgxMr1 Research: Children's Risky Play in Early Childhood Education and Care https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275039981_CHILDREN%27S_RISKY_PLAY_IN_EARLY_CHILDHOOD...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss fine motor skill development from birth to about age 4, and provide their best advice on how to set your child up for future fine motor success through intentional activities. Affiliate Links: 0-1 yr Rattle https://amzn.to/3vvL5Uj Carrot Sort https://amzn.to/3y7PiiO Blocks https://amzn.to/3MLQOuK 1-2 yrs Ikea Sensory Table (non-affiliate) and containers (sold separately)...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss toddler play development, highlight tips and tricks to facilitate each stage of play, and provide their favorite toddler toys and activities. Affiliate Links Play Food https://amzn.to/36Hc3yA Velcro Food https://amzn.to/3rNBQMZ Play Kitchen https://amzn.to/3JQm1v3 Magnatiles https://amzn.to/3jOfyGz Cardboard Brick Blocks https://amzn.to/3LfVkBv Mr./Mrs. Potato Head https...

Rebecca and Nicole continue the conversation about promoting language with your infant from birth to 12 months old, highlighting the importance of engagement, songs, and alternatives to screen time. Research: Birth to One Year https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/01/ Baby Sign Language: A Helpful Communication Tool https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/baby_sign_language_a_helpful_communication_...

Rebecca and Nicole describe how it is never too early to promote language development with your infant, and provide ideas on how to foster communication creatively within your baby's daily routine. Affiliate Links: Favorite Infant Books Go Away, Big Green Monster! https://amzn.to/3rCKZbb Dear Zoo https://amzn.to/36p73hW Llama Llama Red Pajama https://amzn.to/3rE1q6X Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Wh...

Rebecca and Nicole talk about potty training, from intensive methods to more gradual approaches, and provide strategies on how to set parents and children up for a successful potty training experience. Favorite Products Bike Trailer https://www.burley.com/product/honey-bee/ Travel Potty https://www.oxo.com/oxo-tot-2-in-1-go-potty.html Affiliate Links: Wooden Two Step Stool https://amzn.to/3jTQXA9...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss how a child's "difficult behavior" can indicate an underlying sensory or developmental challenge, and provide practical recommendations for some common behaviors that we see in our kids. Favorite Products The Nugget https://bit.ly/3Lk7RDx The Pyramid of Learning https://otplan.com/pyramid-of-learning/ Affiliate Links: The Pikler Triangle https://amzn.to/3M...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss the current feeding approaches as well as their therapeutic and mom-based recommendations for when, where, and how to introduce solid foods to your baby. Affiliate Links: Bapron Apron: https://amzn.to/3jOxikS Silicone Bibs: https://amzn.to/3MdBUgH Drop cloth under high chair: https://amzn.to/3rCer0N Research: Feeding Littles Course: https://feedinglittles.com/courses/ So...

Nicole and Rebecca answer listener questions and problem solve common difficulties with mealtimes such as getting children to stay at the table, putting an end to food throwing, and encouraging children to eat what you are serving. Affiliate Links: Child Safe Knives https://amzn.to/3JTLxj2 Crinkle Cutter https://amzn.to/3vsPmqf Mortar and Pestle https://amzn.to/3jNUDTW Hand Chopper https://amzn.to...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss how to set up family mealtime for success and provide their favorite strategies and products along the way. Affiliate Links: High Chairs: Stokke Tripp Trapp https://amzn.to/3k8nAdD Keekaroo https://amzn.to/3KW3Vcu Abiie Beyond Wooden high Chair https://amzn.to/381KHU1 Ikea ANTILOP (MUST add footrest) https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/antilop-high-chair-with-safety-belt-white-...

Nicole and Rebecca discuss the intent of discipline and provide strategies and language scripts that are effective when disciplining your child. Research: The Center for Parenting Education https://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/discipline-topics/ No Drama Discipline https://youtu.be/XWGaENBneE8

Nicole and Rebecca discuss the importance of crawling and highlight the main impacts crawling has on a child's overall development. Affiliate links: Play tunnel: https://amzn.to/3uSr2is Light up toys: https://amzn.to/3rz58P6 https://amzn.to/3jO5pJQ https://amzn.to/3JTQcSa Research: Baby on the Move- 5 Ways to Encourage Crawling https://pathways.org/baby-move-5-ways-encourage-crawling/ Why Cra...

From early bonding and interaction to meeting motor milestones, Nicole and Rebecca provide their favorite methods, toys, and strategies for you to easily implement when playing with your infant at home. Affiliate Links: Bath Toy Caddy https://amzn.to/3OnI3sq The Sakura Bloom Scout (non affiliate) https://sakurabloom.com/collections/shop-all-baby-carriers/products/flax-basics-linen-scout-baby-carri...

Nicole and Rebecca talk setting your household up for success through discussing your parenting cornerstones, setting expectations, and providing both clear boundaries and concise communication. Affiliate Links: Toilet Seat Insert https://amzn.to/3M9gdyi Visual Schedule https://amzn.to/3vv0J0O Sand Timers https://amzn.to/3MiyYj5 Time Timer https://amzn.to/3rCxx73 Choiceworks App (non affiliate) ht...

Rebecca and Nicole welcome listeners to Cocktails and Kids, and start off with an explanation of speech therapy and how it can benefit your child. Affiliate links: Moo, Baa, La La La! Board Book https://amzn.to/3uS5RNs Who Got the Baby in the King Cake? Hardcover https://amzn.to/3Ep57m6 Research: How reading books Fosters language development around the world https://downloads.hindawi.com/archive/...

Rebecca and Nicole discuss occupational therapy and the role it can have in supporting a child's development and independence. Affiliate links: Little Partners Kids Learning Tower https://amzn.to/3819SGk Munchkin Sink Extender https://amzn.to/3Onqx7K Wildkin Kids Wooden Two-Step Stool https://amzn.to/3Mi46PM Magnatiles https://amzn.to/3jOfyGz Wooden Blocks https://amzn.to/36qDf4x Play Kitchen...