Terracotta Tot

11/27/2024

11/03/2024

Did you know? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

The uterus is comprised of three different and unique layers!

The perimetrium, which directly translates to around (peri+) the womb (+metrium), refers to the outer most layer of the uterus. Its functions include protecting the uterus, maintaining structural integrity, and anchoring the uterus to surrounding systems including the pelvic floor and ligaments!

The myometrium, which directly translates to muscle (myo+) of the womb (+metrium), is responsible for expanding and contracting during pregnancy and childbirth, and is the muscle behind the organ!

Endometrium, which directly translates to within (+endo) the womb (+metrium), is the inner most lining of the uterus. Its functions include maintaining pregnancy, endometrial shedding (aka menstruation), tissue repair, and hormone synthesis!

10/07/2024

Fall is my favorite time of year and I am more ready for things to start cooling down here in AZ! 🎃

👉🏻 One of my favorite things about this time of year is pumpkin themed everything 🤩 I am drowning myself in pumpkin chai’s and would love to do the same for one of you! 🤭

For a chance at coffee on me, tag a friend below! Each additional person tagged is an extra entry🎉

Give away closes tomorrow at 5 pm and the winner will be announced at 6 pm❣️Good luck 🍀

10/04/2024

Happy Friday! ❣️

👉🏻 I am beyond excited for today’s installment: ‘how to educate your 5 to 8 year old child about their reproductive anatomy’ 👈🏻

🎉 It dives into age appropriate behaviors, health education, and some extra tools on how to introduce topics related to gender, identity, and advocacy.

On the hunt for more education resources? Let me know what you prefer! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

09/30/2024

Happy Monday!❣️

To kick off the week, I thought I would finally do a formal introduction!

Hi!👋 I’m Aerian, the owner and creator here at Terracotta Tot❣️some fun facts about me 👉🏻

1. I have two fur babies, Winston and Enzo❣️
2. I’m married to my 7th grade crush and high school sweetheart, Tommy 🫶🏼
3. I have ADHD and was only formally diagnosed two months ago!
4. Im a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community 💖💜💙
5. I love all things performing arts! 🎭 I’ve been a dancer and gymnast, performed in choirs for years, and been in several musicals! My fav production I’ve done is Les Miserables 🎭

I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead, keep your eyes peeled for the final two parts in our education mini series and a spooky surprise to kick off the month of October 👻

09/27/2024

Happy Friday my friends! ⬇️

My favorite installment of this education series, how to teach my child about their reproductive system, is here! 🎉

⚡️TODDLERS⚡️

👉🏻 Toddlers are like sponges and so receptive to new information and concepts. While this phase of life is challenging (hello 10,000 questions a day 🤭) it is equally as exciting to watch them become real people and learn so much!

This phase of life is a wonderful time to teach topics such as consent, safe people, and the reproductive system and it’s functions 📚

‼️ Following this mini series, we will be sharing a deep dive into initiating conversations surrounding safe and unsafe adults and consent! ‼️

Which topic are you most excited to learn more about? Let us know! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

09/26/2024

Welcome to the first installment of my mini education series ‘how to educate your child about their reproductive anatomy’ 🎉🎉🎉

Beginning the education process in infancy is fantastic way to build a basic foundational understanding of the body 💪🏼

❣️ The goal from age zero to one is not comprehension, but neutral familiarization with all parts of their body ⬇️⬇️⬇️

If you can ask your baby where’s their head, eyes, ears, etc. they should also be able to point to their v***a, p***s, a**s and va**na as well!

Any questions? Let me know in the comments! ❣️👉🏻

09/23/2024

Did you know? ‼️⬇️‼️

Pediatric psychologists and providers recommend introducing reproductive system education as early as infancy? 🤯

I know beginning health education from infancy sounds daunting and maybe even silly, but I assure you it is not as difficult as you think 😉👉🏻

Education will look different in each phase of your child’s life, and the important thing to remember is there is no wrong way to do it ❣️

Some examples of age-appropriate education integration include:

🍼Beginning in infancy: During diaper changes and baths, talk through what you’re doing and use the proper terminology. Use terms like p***s, v***a, and va**na to begin familiarizing and integrating the words into every day interactions.

👧In toddlerhood: Begin to explain boundaries, and build off of the foundational knowledge that was introduced in infancy to explain what private areas are and who is and is not allowed to touch them there. Continue to communicate openly and discuss consent and the importance of asking for it AND giving it.

👶In childhood/adolescence: Begin the conversation surrounding age-appropriate s*x education and puberty. Puberty no long starts at 12/13/14 like many of us experienced, but as early at 8 years old. Openly discuss the changes that will occur and continue to solidify the importance of open communication and safety surrounding discussing these topics with trusted adults.

⚡️ This week I will be releasing a mini series on how to introduce reproductive education in each stage of life entitled:

“How to I teach my ___ about their body?”

Each posts with cover a different age group (infancy, toddlerhood, childhood, and adolescence/pre-puberty), provide a deeper dive into the age-appropriate educational needs of your littles, and give tips on how to integrate these tools into your routine!

What age range are you most excited to learn more about? Let us know! ⬇️

09/19/2024

Happy Thursday all! ⬇️

The preorder give away is closed, thank you to everyone who entered ❣️

🎊 The winner will be announced tonight at 7 pm 🎊

09/17/2024

Did you know our puzzles are designed to be more than just toys? 🔎 ⬇️

❣️ They were also created to be educational tools for developmental therapists and their patients!❣️

👉🏻 As an adult with a life-long learning disability, I have countless childhood memories of struggling through school work and therapies due to my inability to comprehend information through verbal or written methods alone 📚

‼️ Hands-on learning is essential for early childhood development and reproductive education is no exception‼️

🎊 Keep an eye out this week for more information on the benefits of our puzzles in advocacy work, homeschooling curriculum, and more!

09/16/2024

❣️ Happy Monday ❣️

I hope you all had a beautiful weekend! Our first give away is closed and we will be going live tonight at 7 to announce the winner 🎊

‼️ Don’t forget to hop into our second give away that ends Thursday and we will see you tonight ‼️

What are your big plans for today? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

09/14/2024

❣️ Happy Saturday! ❣️

Thank you so much for an amazing first week! I could never have imagined the love and support we would receive this early on 💕🤯

With that being said 🥁🥁🥁

‼️We have had an influx of requests and questions regarding future boards and I am SO EXCITED to share because of the interest we will be starting on the creation of our ⬇️

🎊AMAB (assigned male at birth) boards! 🎊

👉🏻 While the logistics are still being discussed due to the unexpected interest, we are working as fast as possible to get them created and will post more information shortly!

What do you want the next boards to look like? ⬇️ let me know down in the comments! ⬇️