Toddler & Preschooler Articles |
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How Babies Learn
As parents, we have a vital role to play in our children's development. By the time we hand them over to teachers at the age of five, most of their basic learning skills are in place. A happy, confident child...
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When Toddlers Bite
"Every time I go somewhere with my child, someone gets hurt. My child always bites another child. I repeat over and over again that biting hurts but again--a bite. I feel terrible and I think we have lost...
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Whining and Dining - Restaurant Eating with Toddlers
Mother Wisdom: "I usually bring a sippy cup full of milk to restaurants. It's cheaper to bring your own milk than to order a glass of...
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Bathtime Basics
Mother Wisdom: If your toddler hates the feel of cold shampoo on his head, warm up the shampoo a little. Simply float the shampoo bottle in the bathtub for a couple of minutes to get rid of the chill. Take...
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Thumbs and Pacifiers
Most toddlers naturally give up their thumb-sucking or pacifier habit by the time they're two years of age. If your toddler hasn't kicked the habit by then, you'll want to encourage him to do so as soon as...
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Taming Those Awful Tantrums
Question: Yes, yes, I know, "Temper tantrums are a normal childhood reaction to anger and frustration." Knowing this does not make it easier when my daughter’s ballistic contortions are...
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Dealing With the Angry Child
Handling children's anger can be puzzling, draining, and distressing for adults. In fact, one of the major problems in dealing with anger in children is the angry feelings that are often stirred up in us. It...
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Sun Safety & Kids
Warm, sunny days are wonderful. The sun feels so good on your skin. But what feels good can be very bad for you, your family, and especially your baby. Before you take your baby to the park, beach, or even...
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First Born Jealousy
Question: Our first-born is showing extreme jealousy towards the new baby. She’s obviously mad at us for disrupting the predictable flow of her life with this new challenger for our attention. How can...
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Toilet Training
Question: I am so frustrated! It seems like everybody’s kids are toilet trained except mine. I’ve been trying to get him started, but no matter how hard I try, he doesn’t seem to care...
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Getting Your Toddler to Cooperate
Preschoolers require more finesse to gain their cooperation, because they have not yet reached the age at which they can see and understand the whole picture. Robert Scotellaro is quoted in The Funny Side of...
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Stop Crying - Sensitive Children
My child cries easily, often, and usually for unimportant reasons. The result around our house has been a "'Boy Who Cried Wolf" story. When he's crying about a valid injury, nobody listens. Why does...
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Child Development - The Early Years
To encourage children’s best development, we need to understand the various ways they grow. Children's physical development includes learning large muscle skills like jumping and running, and...
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Never To Early To Read To Your Child
At one time or another, your school-aged child should have come home with a booklet written by Ben Wicks, entitled Born to Read. It's one of the most succinct, clearly written pieces I have read about...
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Ten Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special
When your child was a baby, you told her how special she was a hundred times each day. You conveyed your delight with her by gazing into her eyes while you were feeding her, making funny faces at her while...
