MESSAGE ROCKS! DIY
I'm so happy to share my latest family-oriented project with you today! If you're a fan of sensory smart, paint-free, STEM, social...
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Nanci J Bradley
aka "the dance in your PJs lady"
inclusive sensory and emotional playground for parents and providers of children birth-8
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Nanci J Bradley
Apr 10, 20203 min read
When Your Toddler Hits or Hurts Others! Say and Do These 2 Things First.....
Since I've worked as a child and family educator for 43 years or so, I've picked up on a few tips about de-escalating tense situations...
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Nanci J Bradley
Mar 14, 20203 min read
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents (What You Need To Know) Anti-Anxiety Techniques for Kids and Adults
No one wants to be anxious. Still, so many of us are. The statistics say that about 1 in 20 people in the United States are diagnosed...
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Nanci J Bradley
Mar 7, 20203 min read
The Very Best Way To Get Kids To Eat Their Veggies
You may or may not like what I'm about to say, but after 43 years of feeding kids daily, I can share with you what I've learned and...
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Nanci J Bradley
Feb 28, 20202 min read
Help Your Child Develop True Empathy With This Magic Band-Aide Technique
I'm assuming you're a pretty great parent already if you're reading posts about how to get better so I appreciate that in you....
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Nanci J Bradley
Feb 21, 20203 min read
4 Ideas To Rejuvenate Your SELF Now!
When planning your busy life, do you include activities designed to rejuvenate and refresh yourself? Or do you wake up every morning...
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Nanci J Bradley
Feb 14, 20202 min read
Double Chocolate Tea Time Cookies to Rejuvenate You
Parents, caregivers, and providers unite! Let's tell the world we need an afternoon break every day. And why should it have to be an...
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Nanci J Bradley
Jan 17, 20202 min read
Use This Simple 6 Word Sentence To Stop Your Kids From asking For Too Much
This is an easy way to turn your child's questions around and create a learning experience for both of you. When they ask for an item,...
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Nanci J Bradley
Dec 30, 20193 min read
The Secret to Losing Weight Without Gaining It Back
About 80% of people who lose at least 10% of their body weight gain it all back. Why? According to researcher Kevin Hall Ph.D. from The...
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Nanci J Bradley
Dec 25, 20193 min read
How To Say No Without Sounding Nasty
Did you ever say no and then feel bad about it? As an early childhood and family educator, I've had to say it many, many times over the...
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Nanci J Bradley
Dec 13, 20193 min read
3 Fresh Ways to Motivate Your Preschoolers to Clean Up!
At some point almost all preschoolers decide they don't want to clean up their messes. Kids who were once happy to clean up, can suddenly...
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Nanci J Bradley
Dec 7, 20194 min read
The Secret To Early Learning That Lasts And The Most Common Mistake Good Parents Make!
Most parents want their kids to be both smart and happy? Right? The bigger question, though, is what kinds of things to do or not do in...
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Nancy Bradley
Nov 24, 20192 min read
3 Awesome Ideas to Get Back On Track After the Holiday + Free Secret No-Bake Weight Loss Dessert Rec
So OK…………… Your Mom force fed you cookies every day for 4 days solid! You got completely stressed out about how your Aunt Betty snuck in...
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Nanci J Bradley
Nov 24, 20191 min read
Before and After
After 30 years of roller coaster dieting and always feeling hungry and tired, I developed my own eating plan, lost 100 lbs. and kept it...
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Nanci J Bradley
Nov 13, 20193 min read
Self Care For Busy Moms and Providers! 5 One-Minute Techniques
Several years ago I bought a book called 20 Minute Retreats. I thought it was a great idea so I picked a retreat and performed it in the...
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Nanci J Bradley
Nov 3, 20194 min read
Improve Your Child's Sleep (and your own) With These 19 Soothing Techniques
Lack of concentration, bad behavior, poor immunity and weight gain. Sign me up! If that sounds silly to you then why do people brag about...
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Nanci J Bradley
Nov 2, 20194 min read
6 Reasons to Take a Sugar Break and 1 Pitfall to Avoid
You might have your own reasons to take a break from eating sugar. Here are my top 6 based on my own experience. I lost a whole lot of...
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Nanci J Bradley
Oct 18, 20193 min read
Got Questions?
sibling rivalry? healthy weight? sleep issues? learning problems? boundary setting? potty training? exclusion? lack of...
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Nanci J Bradley
Sep 27, 20192 min read
Try This Fun One-Second Trick To Elevate Your Mood Daily
It really only takes a second to push a button. Try this first thing every morning and you'll immediately elevate your mood and start...
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Nanci J Bradley
Sep 21, 20193 min read
Cheat Sheet For Toddler Biting
Toddler biting is a lot of stress for parents, teachers, biters and the bitten. Here's a cheat sheet of positive and appropriate actions...
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