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Babies are not empty heads that we need to fill up!

Posted on December 3, 2020April 16, 2021 by Mary Kay Keller

Yes! Babies are looking for companionship (connection)! The Baby’s curiosity is more important than any parent’s desire to “TEACH” the baby. They are not pupils in need of learning knowledge! Babies are interested in stories long before they can speak! Check out Family Life Coaching and Education Services today! The connection is not compliance. The…

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Anything you can do, I can do too! A rally call to fathers!

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Mary Kay Keller

OPTIMAL CAREGIVING PRACTICES OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS For nearly 100 years Social and Behavioral Scientists researched bonding and attachment. Bonding is the chemical process of sensory processing that creates a secure “chemistry” between an infant and their primary caregiver. Attachment is the bond that endures over time due to consistent nurturing and caring behaviors. However,…

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Parenting in the Digital Age!

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Mary Kay Keller

So we live in a digital age!I read articles every day warning people we have become slaves to technology. I too feel concerned when I see families entirely engrossed in the smartphones not talking or holding eye contact. Yes, everyone needs to remember human contact is still a necessity, eye gazing, tone inflection, touch etc…

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Fathers and Depression after birth (Sad Dads)

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Mary Kay Keller

This is a follow up article of two previously published articles on the National Fatherhood blog! Research now finds that 1 in 4 new dads become depressed after the birth of their child. Becoming a father is every bit as stressful and life changing as becoming a new mother. There are the sudden changes in social lives,…

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Mindful Parenting: Are you with your child when you are with your child?

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mary Kay Keller

I don’t know when we decided that taking care of ourselves first was being self centered however, it is a misdeed to ourselves and our children to confuse self centered with selfishness. Self centered behavior is when we take or get whatever we want without regard to the well being of another. When someone commits…

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Do fathers make a difference?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

Can there be a better statement than the one made by the youngest recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, Malala Yousafzai? “I am proud that I am the first Pakistani and I am honored that I am the first young woman or the first young person to be receiving this award. I an thankful…

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Previous posts on Fathering!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

I have several posts on the how important fathering is and they are listed below. Click on the link and then find the dates of the postings! You will find my research on fathers and other articles on Fathering. Every child needs to have the best outcome possible!  #father #parenting http://t.co/itUYgiPD4IScroll through the posts to…

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I heard you! The most requested topic is here in my new E-Book!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

For more than 14 years I have been answering questions posed by parents and caregivers in regards to their babies, toddlers, children and teens. What was the #1 question most asked? Yes, it was how to get my baby, toddler, child or teen to go to bed on time! After posting the same answer for…

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Powerful example of our neglect of Fathers in the research!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

Do watch this amazing commercial from the Thai Tv! It is an amazing example of the disparity in mothering and fathering research. What we have to understand is that we have totally neglected fathers in our research on attachment and bonding during the last 100 years! Think about it, what did we do when our…

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National Fatherhood Initiative Published My Article on the Benefits of Fathers Massaging Their Babies!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

Very happy to see this information going into the hands of those who make a difference. It is exciting to know that research will not just stay in a journal! Research needs to be shared with the public to make a difference in the lives of others!  “Massaged Your Baby Today? Study says massage good…

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