There are a lot of conflicting thoughts on infant care. Join us for the second part of our discussion with Johayra Bouza, an expert in child development, as she shares her insights, debunking myths like the cry-it-out method and the misconception that infants act intending to spite their caregivers.

Respect for diverse family cultures and caregiving choices is at the forefront of our discussion, emphasizing the importance of gentle, respectful communication. Johayra offers practical strategies for nurturing healthy infant development, ensuring caregivers are well-equipped to support their young ones through pivotal developmental stages.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

• [00:02:32] The myth of the cry-it-out method
• [00:03:52] Suggesting different infant-care methods while respecting the family’s culture and choices
• [00:05:51] Debunking the notion that infants act with spite
• [00:07:38] Debunking the concept of “spoiling” an infant
• [00:10:40] Research from a Romanian Orphanage and what it showed
• [00:12:17] Understanding the potential developmental impacts of early screen exposure on infants
• [00:15:34] Johayra’s final thoughts about the important work early educators are doing

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Kate Cline

Johayra Bouza

In this episode, Dr. Johayra Bouza of Teachstone joins up to talk about caring for and engaging with infants. There is so much to consider, from attachment style to cognitive development. She and Kate unpack important things to understand about babies in their earliest days so that you can best support their development.

This is part one of a two-part episode.

En el episodio de hoy tenemos a Zaidaliz Beltrán e Iris García como invitadas, ambas iniciadas como maestras de preescolar en Head Start y actualmente consultoras en varios programas de Head Start en Puerto Rico y afiliadas CLASS Trainer - Pre-K. Iris y Zaidaliz han trabajado juntas por más de 20 años, les gusta viajar, entrenar y hacer largas caminatas.

En esta conversación escucharás la importancia de planificar transiciones entre las actividades a lo largo del día, cómo benefician estas transiciones al desarrollo de las funciones ejecutivas cuando son bien implementadas y algunos ejemplos de cómo hacerlo apropiadamente.