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Jody B. Miller

Oct 22, 202011 min read

Talk to Your Baby: Improving Early Child Development with Words

This amazing TEDx talk by Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald at TEDxAtlanta on improving early childhood development spoke to my direct experience...

Jody B. Miller

Oct 22, 20205 min read

How to Develop the Pincer Grasp for Challenged Kids

Before I share this very helpful video about fine motor skills, I wanted to point out certain signs that your child might be facing...

Jody B. Miller

Oct 8, 202010 min read

How to Raise Successful Kids - Without Over-Parenting | Julie Lythcott-Haims - TEDx Talk

Before we jump into Julie's #TEDtalk about raising successful kids, I wanted to add some personal reflection. I never thought after...

Jody B. Miller

Oct 6, 202014 min read

Confessions of a Former Mean Girl | Ellen Smoak | TEDx BartonSpringsWomen

But first, a note from Me, the Author of this blog: I was a mean girl once, which I still regret, and vowed to never be again. I had a...

Jody B. Miller

Oct 6, 20206 min read

Insight Into the Teenage Brain: Adriana Galván at TEDx Youth@Caltech

I love this talk about the development of the brain from childhood to adulthood. It's all about the people you surround yourself with,...

Jody B. Miller

Oct 6, 202013 min read

What Do Top Students do Differently | Douglas Barton | TEDx Youth@Tallinn

I wanted to highlight this great TEDx talk about what top students do differently because not only do I believe it to be informative and...

Jody B. Miller

Sep 22, 20204 min read

Play is important! | Brody Gray | TEDx Youth@Columbus

As a mom, I always played with my kids. I believe in it. I believe in fun. From made up games, to singing, to card games, board games,...

Jody B. Miller

Sep 13, 20205 min read

How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain - Anita Collins

I wanted to share this Ted-Ed talk from #AnitaCollins because I not only believe it to be true, I have lived it. My son Christopher only...

Jody B. Miller

Mar 20, 20207 min read

What We Can Learn From Autism | Jac den Jouting | TEDx

Thank you | Jac den Houting | TEDxMacquarieUniversity for your inspiration! My reflections on Jac's talk are at the end. - Jody B....