Toddler & Preschooler Articles |
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Toddler on a Plane
I have to admit, I was nervous. I’d sharpened my peripheral vision in order to avoid eye contact. I’d practiced witty comebacks to any possible snide remarks. I packed my carry-on with just about...
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Chaos, Children, and Chores
Of course we all love our children dearly, but who knew they'd be so messy? When you have children, you can never count on how long your house will actually stay clean after you've cleaned it. A day? An...
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Snowkids
When the cold weather arrives don't hide inside. Get out and enjoy all that winter has to offer with these fun and easy outside activities. How to Build a Snow Fort Choose an open spot with lots of snow...
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Picky Eaters
Let's face it; lots of little kids are picky eaters. Most of them outgrow this in time, but meanwhile it can be very frustrating if the picky eater is one of your own children. Questions are always in the back of...
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Signing - The Secret to Tantrum Free Toddlers
Signing has short-term benefits for your baby—the reduction in frustration and the ability to communicate—that are really important. It...
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Baking Lessons
Most kids love to help in the kitchen, especially with baking. Sure, it might take a little longer and end up being a bit messier, but it’s a great opportunity for them to learn valuable life skills...
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Which Diapers Are Better for the Planet?
As a father and pediatrician, I’ve changed many diapers—enough to teach me that diapers are a daily reminder that as humans we deplete resources as we consume, and we make messes with our waste. Those...
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Looking Back: Toddlers
Husbands… Looking back, I would encourage my husband to take a more active role. [Susan] Second language…. I wish I had taught my kids my mother tongue when they were learning to...
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Moving from crib to bed
When your child moves from crib to bed it’s a milestone in his life as well as yours. There is no precise time for making this move, though typically it’s between the first and third birthday. The key...
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Solving Sibling Rivalry
Squabbles between siblings are as inevitable as they are exasperating. The good news is that a certain amount of sibling rivalry is normal. In fact, the wrangling between brothers and sisters can teach children...
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Teaching our very youngest at home
Every parent today is aware of the value of reading aloud to their toddler or preschooler. But did you know that there is a lot more you, as a parent, can do to get your young child ready for all the years...
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A little help along the road to talking!
From the moment your baby is born, they begin to learn language skills from the people and environment around them. They slowly go through various stages of language development from babbling to gesturing...
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Pack a Healthy School Snack
School snacks provide children with the energy they need to move through the day. Packing tasty food that will keep them going is important. CPO Nutrition Expert, Heidi Boyd shares advice on packing...
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1-2-3 Magic, Discipline
I thought I'd write an article about this discipline method because I get so many requests to explain it. It's an alternative to spanking and is a lot like the time-out method. We started using this...
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"I Already Have One of These!"
Question: I just attended a friend's child's birthday party and was shocked by the responses the child gave as he opened his gifts. "I already have one of these." "This isn't the one I...
