Take Note Studio Blog

Enjoy every moment! It goes so fast! How many times have you heard that, as a parent?  How does it make you feel?  It makes me nuts.  It makes me feel like there is something about me that is inherently lacking, that someone would need to remind me to enjoy the experience of my own life. Enjoy every moment! Thanks! I really love this one that involves holding a regurgitated piece of chocolate while holding two winter jackets, a backpack, a purse, a leash and a very important rock, sweat dripping down my back, while loading into my van in a vain attempt to make it to class on time. That moment is SO FUN and MAGICAL. One of my favorite authors, Glennon Doyle, has an essay about this phenomenon -- moms of grown children reminding moms of young children to enjoy every moment , and she’s very funny in her analysis of it, ultimately leaving readers with this point: you will never enjoy every moment.  It is literally impossible.  But undoubtedly between the crying mo...

  As you well know, the past year has been difficult for our children in so many ways . With social distancing, less time in childcare, and less time playing with other kids, our children have not only experienced social isolation and loneliness, but have missed out on opportunities for cognitive and social development as well. Without the stimulation they would normally get outside the home, children can experience developmental delays, such as delays in speech and language, as well as trouble sharing and being in groups. Socialization is crucial not only to a child’s happiness, but to their healthy development as well. Adverse Life Events Can Have Long-Term Effects on Child Development Many studies show that adverse life events early in a child’s life (also known as Adverse Child Experiences ) can negatively impact their health and development. These events can include any negative or potentially traumatic experience. Adverse life events in childhood can be detrimental to brain d...