The Modern Dads Podcast #97: Dr. Tovah Klein on What Our Toddlers Need Now
May 20, 2021
Dr. Tovah Klein, Barnard Center for Toddler Development Director and How Toddlers Thrive author, discusses what young children need post-pandemic. Topics include skills gained during the pandemic, reducing screen time, returning to school and camp, and the positive effects of the pandemic on parenting and family dynamics.
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Toddlers' Adaptive Pandemic Experience
- Toddlers at Barnard thrived by adapting creatively during the pandemic disruptions.
- Teachers innovated online and outdoor methods to nurture love and connection with kids.
Myth of Toddler Learning Loss
- "Learning loss" is a myth for toddlers; they constantly learn through relationships and daily routines.
- Growth happens naturally even during disrupted times as curiosity and development persist.
Anticipate Toddler Regression
- Expect regression in toddlers during transitions like returning to school.
- View behaviors like accidents or pickiness as normal stress signals rather than failures.