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  Listen, Learn, and Grow with Storypod

  Here at Storypod, we are parents, educators, and caretakers who are constantly looking for new ways to support our children's early childhood literacy development while keeping them engaged and interested.

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  How to Nurture Your 4 Year Old’s Communication Skills

  Is your 4 year old starting to answer simple questions like, “what are hats for?” or “what are you doing?”? That’s wonderful news! This is a milestone for your child’s developing communication skills.

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  Why Identifying Emotions is so Important for Young Children to Learn

  Small children aren’t immune to big emotions. Events that can seem trivial to adults can give way to strong feelings, like disappointment at a broken toy or anger when a friend doesn’t want to share. While there are many techniques for training a child to manage their feelings, identifying emotions is actually the first step in self-regulation. It allows the child to recognize when they feel a certain way and why. This self-awareness and emotional regulation can help children manage their behavior and make better decisions.

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  Managing Excitement: Helping Your Young Child Regulate Big Holiday Feelings

  Children are naturally enthusiastic, so it’s no surprise that excitement runs high when the holidays come around. While your little one’s excitement may be one of the best parts of the season, there are times when these feelings can become too intense and lead to agitation, hyperactivity, and even disappointment. Look out for the signs of overexcitement and try out a few strategies when your child’s big holiday feelings start to get a bit out of control.

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  Why Does My Child Like Reading the Same Books Over and Over?

  As adults, we crave variety. Anything that breaks up the monotony of life is a welcomed thing. So it may be a bit perplexing when your child asks to read the same book night after night or listens to the same songs on repeat. You may wonder if it gets boring or even if your child is getting enough exposure to new learning experiences.

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  6 Simple Games to Strengthen Reading Skills at Home

  Whether your child has just started discovering their letter sounds at home or is learning to read and write at school, you can support their reading development by playing simple games that require little to no prep.

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  Cultivating Mindfulness in Your Preschooler

  Mindfulness is the ability to be present and fully engaged in the current moment, without judgment. And, in our modern world of stimulation and distractions, it’s as important as ever to cultivate in our young children. Preschoolers who engage in mindfulness activities are better able to manage their emotions and behavior, as well as sustain their focus for longer periods of time.

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  You Have a 4-Year-Old! Here's What to Expect

  Four is an exciting age, filled with milestones like lengthening back and forth conversations and the emergence of rhyming abilities. As the other half of the “magic years,” your 4-year-old child will continue to bloom in the areas of imagination, discovery, and wonder. There’s plenty to look forward to, so read on to find out what to expect from your little one this year!

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