Real Stories for Real Children
This gentle children’s podcast brings realistic, age-appropriate stories to life for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1.5–4, inspired by everyday experiences like having a new sibling, big feelings, and having to wait for something you want. Each short social story introduces children to common scenarios and how to respond in them. Episode descriptions also include tips for caregivers that help you tailor your approach to your child based on their needs - whether they be multilingual, non-verbal, or neurodivergent. Created by a former early childhood teacher with a PhD in education, this podcast is a positive way to support emotional growth during car rides or quiet moments together!
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Real Stories for Real Children
Teeth are for eating!
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Sometimes, toddlers forget that teeth are for eating (not biting)! In this story, Javi learns that teeth are for eating, and that he can use words if he wants something
Grown-ups, try this at home!
Did you try this with your child? How'd it go? Connect with us at realstoriesrealchildren@gmail.com, or on IG at @RealStoriesRealChildren and let us know!
Tips for Caregivers:
- Often, children bite because they don't have the language (or enough practice with language) to say what they want/need. Work on short phrases with your child to help them know what they can say ("stop," "please," "no," etc.).
- If your child is still learning how to talk, you can teach them sign language or another physical movement to indicate if they want (or do not want) something.
- If you're working on not biting and substituting words or signing, be sure to be extremely responsive the first few times your child uses words/signs so that they understand that words/signs can help them communicate. Sometimes children bite if they've tried another form of communication that hasn't worked.
