Saba Yazdani

Simplifying mindful parenting, one tip at a time. Reward-free advocate| Mom of two (4& NB) | Helping you nurture a strong bond |
Let's grow together!

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A baby’s brain grows faster in the first three years than at any other time.
What shapes it most?
Simple, consistent interactions.

It’s not about perfect toys or parenting—it’s about talking, singing, holding, and simply being there.

When I learned this, it shifted how I viewed even the mundane. Suddenly, a diaper change became a chance to connect.

What small, everyday moments have you found to be unexpectedly powerful in shaping your child’s development? How do you make the most of them?

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@jessegenet @mbateman This👆
Also, from the baby's POV, there is a massive neurological difference between an environment of indifference and one that says: You are seen, and you are welcome here.

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@RachelAubrey @jessegenet @HermitFather the game is joyful chaos

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this and also giving them tools:

i realized kids often didn't even know they were whining.

so we started this game at dinner. pick a word, any word. go around the table and say it with a different tone. surprised, happy, firm, firm and friendly, whining, shouting, etc.
they think it's funny, it's so much fun. and it's really helping them hear the difference.

then if they whine, we just ask (gently, non-judgmentally), what's your tone? and i don't make a big deal out of it. they recognize it, and they switch. it's been so helpful.

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With a young child, your quick moment is their scaffolding.
How you greet the neighbor, wipe a spill, or say 'we’ll try again tomorrow' sticks. To you, a blip; to them, a blueprint.

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What we learn at school are mostly isolated facts from various disciplines.

To solve real-world problems, we should connect them in usable forms.

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@rebelEducator This obsession with accommodating the least capable or motivated is diminishing the civic life.
Ironically, the least capable or motivated are the first ones to suffer the consequences.

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A sure way to raise anxious kids is to hover, narrate their every move, measure them against others, and treat mistakes as catastrophes.

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My 4yo loves Synthesis Tutor. But kept picking wrong answers and giggling.
“Why?”
“I’m joking with the Tutor.”
I asked her to give the right answer and still joke.
Now she says the correct answer out loud, then taps the silly one, and giggles.

Feature request: an eye-roll mode for the Tutor.

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@ArchetypeReader ❤️I haven’t managed to come here often recently… I missed my friends here too❤️

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Think of a secure attachment with your child as a climber's safety rope:

Always there, giving them the confidence to go forward without ever holding them back.

Unobtrusive, but it will be the very thing that catches them when they fall.

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@MitchForest Done.. Looking forward to it.. thanks!

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@HippyMomPhD This is so relatable, as we just started homeschooling our 5-year-old. I was just telling my husband how much I'm learning again!

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@_samantha_joy @donswriting Congratulations!

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No, children are not little adults.

Yes, far too many adults are little children.

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Next time you're with a young child, remember:
What’s just a moment in time for you can be a foundational experience for the child, quietly shaping the core of their emerging personality.

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I'm hosting a Children’s Business Fair here in Vancouver.
It's a fantastic chance for kids ages 6-14 to create their own business and sell their products.

It’s a fun, hands-on way for kids to build confidence, creativity, and real-world skills.
Spots are limited (Only 5 Spots left)!

Help me spread the word!

📅 August 30
📍 Robson Square, Downtown Vancouver

Check the link below👇

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@HippyMomPhD Classical music does magic.
From personal experience, it works wonders on toddlers and newborns, too.