Toddler & Preschooler Articles |
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Prepping for Kindergarten
If your child is beginning school in September, you are likely feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Starting school is a major transition for children and their parents but there are some steps you can...
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Macaroni and Please: Lesson Eight
When a child is three, simply getting him/her to show interest in food and eat it, even if that means using his/her hands, is good enough. Using utensils seems less important and sometimes a young child’s...
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Summer Fun
Summertime. The kids are out of school and they have the long lazy days of July and August ahead. They could spend their days in front of the TV or they could be using their imaginations to create projects that...
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How to Survive a Trip to the Grocery Store When you Have Young Kids
Buying groceries is one of constant task for us Moms, and we often lack anyone at home to watch our baby or toddler. Thus, trips to the store can...
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Yelling May Hurt More Than Ears
There are plenty of reasons to yell: Kids don’t listen; yelling gets results; they push our buttons; we’re stressed and overwhelmed. But one Toronto psychologist says we need to find ways not to...
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Sign Language Class for Mommy, Daddy, and Baby too!
Give me a sign! Long before your baby can speak, he/she has the ability to understand speech and has the desire to communicate. When Joseph Garcia...
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Temper Tantrums
Dear Mr. Dad: My two-year-old son has started having temper tantrums. The ones that happen at home are no fun, but the ones that happen in public places-like the supermarket-are downright embarrassing. Is...
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For a little peace of mind... Don't hesitate, vaccinate
Coping with a sick child can be the stuff of which nightmares are made. The overwhelming challenge of trying to determine just how sick your child...
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Imaginary Friends
Halifax Chronicle-Herald (CP) Millions of children have best friends they've never actually met. Some live right next door, while others come from places light-years away. Some fit into the palms...
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Preschooler behaviour: Who’s the Boss?
Does your preschooler tell you he hates you, or not to look at him? Does your child hit you? When preschoolers tell parents or other family members...
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The Difference Between Boys and Girls
Dear Mr. Dad: This might sound silly, but besides the biological stuff, are there really any differences between boys and girls? A: Not a silly question at all. Back in the 1970s and 80s, it was politically...
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Infant Potty Training
This article is about working with *infants* towards accomplishing what is commonly known as "potty training." There is no English term to suitably describe "infant potty training" (IPT)...
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It's Potty Time!
Your child is not yet two, but the potty is now another childhood phase. Is my child ready for the bathroom? What are some of the signs I should be looking for? What can I do to make this a positive...
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Encourage Your Child's Language Development
In the upcoming articles, I will be directing your attention to ways of enhancing your child's language development. The first topic may be...
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Selecting Clothes for Preschoolers
The preschool years - ages 3 through 5 - are important in your child's life. It is in this period that, in addition to growing a lot, your child develops a self-concept and personality traits that will last...
