Toddler & Preschooler Articles |
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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...
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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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