The Year in Plinkit Posts: Our Top 10 Articles

Learn better. Play smarter. | [View this email in your browser]( Parenting made simpler. Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents. The Year in Plinkit Posts: Our Top 10 Articles Hello, 2022! What a grand opportunity to imagine all that’s to come - new memories, new perspectives, new intentions. 365 days of opportunity with your child. How awesome. But first, we say thanks to 2021 (as complicated as it might have been) - to all the healthcare heroes, scientists, and medical and health experts that helped rollout vaccinations; to all the educators and learning specialists that supported children through unpredictable and unconventional learning situations; and to all of you, our wonderfully committed and engaged readers. Thank you for being here and for bringing us to your schools, employers, friends and family. It’s our humble privilege to be a part of your parenting journey - the ups, the downs and the 365 days of fresh starts. Here’s a look back at our Top 10 Most Read Plinkit articles over the last twelve months; together they tell the story of the behavioral and academic shifts we observed in children as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Last year reminded us again how hard parenting and teaching can be - how in the face of the unexpected, if you don’t have a playbook for how your child learns, it’s all very tricky. So, if you’re setting your sights on parenting with intention in 2022, we’re here to help: - Set family intentions (instead of resolutions). [In our Plinkit article,]( we share a lighter, yet deliberate, way of framing new beginnings, attitudes and choices with your child. The key? Keep it simple, doable and routine. (Or to appreciate the important work you do every day just by being a parent, try our [Parenting Habits printable.]( - Be a Plinkit Pro! Access all our child development essentials on [myplinkit.com.]( Bite-size + actionable, our articles by experts are time-saving + practical with knowledge, tools and books in one place. If you haven’t subscribed already, please consider doing so. - Use these newsletters as your parenting coach for timely and relevant topics. Whether it’s tackling big questions around parenting or exploring how current events impact your child’s learning, we’re not shy to talk about hard topics…because children are always noticing and the world keeps turning. - Schedule a 1:1 personal consultation. The ultimate solve-for-time solution. Sometimes, a quick conversation and a (virtual) face-to-face connection can make all the difference. From "Are the books I’m reading too hard for my child?" to "How do I navigate the same set of family rules with multiple-aged children?" to "How do I help my child navigate unhealthy friendships?” [Email us](mailto:hello@myplinkit.com?subject=I'd%20Like%20to%20Schedule%20a%201%3A1%20Personal%20Consultation) to schedule a time and get answers to your personal questions. As we journey together into 2022, we’re turning up the volume with words from my 4-year-old, "Why can’t tonight be another celebration party? Shouldn’t we celebrate every day?" Absolutely. May your 2022 be filled with many celebrations, big and small. Happy New Year!! With gratitude, mailto:hello@myplinkit.com Founder of Plinkit "Plinkit is my personal go-to when I have questions about how my son is developing. They’ve held parent education masterclasses with our Instagram employees and we love them! I can clearly remember a breakout group where Charmaine suggested a phrase I use with my son. I still use it today - it works!!" - Elisabeth D. [BE A PLINKIT PRO]( PLINKIT POST [How to Encourage Language Development]( Easy activities you can do by a sought-after speech-language pathologist to encourage your child to use more language. Also frequently asked, [How Do I Know if My Child Needs Speech Therapy?]( [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2018%2F02%2Fencourage-language-development%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [How to Share - Some Helpful Rules]( Learn how conflict is natural and developmentally necessary. Try our simple What You Could Do and Say guide. Knowing the [Wheel of Choices]( is also helpful for resolving social conflict as your child matures. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2017%2F09%2Fshare-some-helpful-rules%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [How to Teach Your Child to Write]( Simple activities from a preschool teacher to make learning to write motivating, meaningful and fun. Plus, key learning tools and activity books to support your child’s practice. Also essential, [How to Hold a Pencil.]( [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2017%2F09%2Fteach-child-write%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [Self-Regulation - Optimize Your Child's Learning]( Discover the everyday tools that can help your child manage the emotional and physical responses from their environment. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2017%2F09%2Fself-regulation-part-optimize-childs-learning%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [Impulse Control - What You Could Do]( A list of concrete things you can do with your child - by age - to strengthen impulse control from a practicing pediatric occupational therapist. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2019%2F04%2Fon-impulse-control-what-you-could-do%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [How to Build Your Child's Independence]( Foundational skills for teaching your child to be in charge of themself and their learning. Strategies for *how* to build your child’s competence, confidence, and self-reliance. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2021%2F05%2Fteach-your-child-to-be-independent-confident-resilient%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [What Anxiety Looks Like and How to Support Your Child]( Anxiety is tricky and how a parent responds is critical. Learn the key strategies you can use to have a lasting impact on how your child understands their anxiety. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2021%2F06%2Fchildhood-anxiety-worry-anxious-behavior-how-to-support-your-child%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [Anger Management - What You Could Do and Say]( Key strategies and tools from a social cognitive specialist to use before, during and after your child has an outburst - with example scripts. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2021%2F03%2Fanger-management-coping-skills-children%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [What to Do and Not Do When Your Child Lies]( A simple sequence of action steps for when your child lies, and strategies for raising an honest child and creating a culture of open communication at home. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2021%2F07%2Fwhat-to-do-and-avoid-when-your-child-lies%2F) [Share]( PLINKIT POST [How to Increase Your Child's Reading Comprehension]( How to read aloud to your child, listen to your child read aloud and help your child use metacognition strategies to advance their comprehension. Also popular, [Essential Math Terms, Concepts + Tools.]( [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2020%2F11%2Fhow-to-read-aloud-children-reading-comprehension-raise-a-reader%2F) [Share]( Be a Plinkit Pro We hope you enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through Plinkit Pro membership support. Membership support allows us to keep bringing you time-saving and practical child development insights. [BE A PLINKIT PRO]( to enjoy access to all our expert guidance and events. Learn better. Play smarter. [EXPLORE OUR TOPICS]( FOLLOW US: FORWARD to a friend! Our content is written in partnership with the best child development experts. No ads. No sponsored recommendations. Just original content. 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