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Scandalizing Motherhood: Why are we so ashamed of breastfeeding?
Scandalizing Motherhood is a new series on the Connect and Grow in ECE Blog that explores “taboo” topics about motherhood and early care.
In this article we ask: Why do we have such strong reactions to nursing a young child? More pressingly, why would a deeply complex but natural process that saves human lives make us feel shame, disgust, and/or discomfort? Because of the modern sexualization of breasts? It surely can’t be that simple.
Let’s shine some much-needed light on it as we unpack.
Interactions and Development: The Power of Connection
One thing is directly available to us any time we have children in our care and it can mean everything to their success–our interactions.
…What does that actually mean? Our little moments together. Our conversations. Our rapid-fire, intuition-led responses to children. Our “in the moment” attempts to explain the world to our children as little pieces of it unfold in front of us.
Practical Gift Ideas for Early Childhood Educators on Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to surround the caregivers of our children with genuine love and respect. While parents and families can’t fix issues like educator pay disparities, for one week we all intentionally highlight the important and often thankless role teachers play in shaping the future.
It can be hard to express the enormity of the thankfulness that we feel toward the teachers who care for our children. However, to avoid contributing to the stockpile of Starbucks gift cards that your child’s caregiver may have accumulated, here are some other ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week.