SunSentinel – Karen Deerwester, Ed.S.
“From the beginning, children tell us what they “need,” and we try to find the magical connection between need and fulfillment…Together, baby and loving caregiver learn what works best…Then at 18 months with the first “NO” and “MINE,” deciphering what a child “needs” gets more complicated…Children must go through a very personal process of exploration and discovery to figure out what they need in an emotionally volatile situation…Here are a few suggestions to help children communicate what they need:”(more)