Nana’s Place · Glendale, AZ
Nana’s Daily Thoughts
A short, positive video from Nana every day, with one small idea to try at home. For the grown-ups raising little ones.
When the house is loud and messy, sit down with your child—no phones—and hug until both of you feel calmer.
Deje que su niño pinte con pintura a base de agua en papel grande—no en las paredes, pero sí en el piso.
Pause for three breaths today—then point to something small and wonder out loud with your child.
Flip slow.
Let your child stack blocks—then gently knock them down.
Let your toddler lead the sock puppet show—no script needed, just love and laughter.
Hoy usa una caja de cartón como base para un juego de fantasía—no necesitas nada más.
Sing a silly bedtime song—even if the words are wrong—just to hear your child laugh.
Mientras bañas a tu hijo, canta una canción suave —tu voz lo calma más que cualquier juguete.
Grab chalk and draw a wiggly worm outside—let your child chase it with giggles, not goals.
Let your child blow bubbles after dinner—no goal, no rush, just giggles.
Say 'I’ll be back after snack' every time you leave—no sneaking out.
Pregunte "¿Qué te hizo reír hoy?" en vez de "¿Cómo te fue?"
Tours are always welcome, just call either building.
A steady bedtime helps little bodies do their best growing.
Ask "Tell me about your picture" instead of "What is it?"
Lower your voice when they get loud; they often follow.
Point out three things you can see, hear and smell on your next walk.
A favorite small toy from home helps on a first night.
Si no sabe la respuesta, diga "¡Vamos a averiguarlo juntos!"
They copy what they hear, so say it to them too.
Cook something simple together this weekend; measuring is math.
Sit with them for a minute before trying to fix it.
Ask them to teach you one thing they learned this week.
A hug before a hard moment works better than after.
Ask your child who they played with today, and what they played.
Un abrazo antes de un momento difícil ayuda más que después.
Practice new things at home first, like a pretend first day.
Put the phone in the car for the walk inside.
Ask "What made you laugh today?" instead of "How was your day?"
When you don't know the answer, say "Let's find out together."
Ask one fun question on the drive: "What would you do with a dragon?"
Silly voices at dinner count as quality time.
Déjelos servir su propia agua esta noche.
Tell them about a mistake you made this week and what you did next.
Let them "read" a page to you from the pictures.
Name the feeling for them: "You're frustrated the tower fell."
Try turning clean-up into a song.
Compare today to their last month, not to another child.
Count to five before helping.
Keep one old shirt just for paint, mud and play-dough days.
A ten-second hug at pickup says "I'm glad to see you" better than words.
Take the long way on a walk and let them lead.
Catch them being kind today and say it out loud.
Give a little extra time for shoes and zippers.
Let them pour their own water tonight.