So much television programming is aimed at young children. Much of it appears to be educational: teaching the ABCs and life skills. When is it appropriate to introduce a baby to television, and what do parents need to know about this topic? A great deal of research has been done on the effects of television Read More
Category: Child Development
Choosing Toys For Babies
You may not be sure what kind of toys, or how many, you baby should have. It’s likely that you hear conflicting advice that runs from one extreme to another! It’s either: “Don’t give your baby toys – he’ll be spoiled,” to “Give your baby lots of toys – they develop his brain.” So-which is it? Read More
What’s In The Box?
Early learning (and school readiness) isn’t about knowing just the ABC’s and 1,2,3’s. It’s not only about what a child learns, but also about how they think, interact with their environment, how they see themselves and their community, and much more. What does playing “What’s In The Box” accomplish? Preparation: How to play: © Parent Read More
Naptime Problems
Napping is an important element of your child’s healthy mental and physical growth. A daily nap refreshes a child so that she can maintain her energy, focus, and ability to learn for the rest of the day. Some studies even show that children who nap every day are more flexible and adaptable, have longer attention Read More
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 to success is to be patient and allow your child time to adjust to the change. Why Read More
Dawdling
Avoiding the “I’ll do it when I’m good and ready” Battle Dawdling can be a form of control. (“I’ll do it in my own, sweet time!”). Exercising control over one’s own actions is an important developmental task for preschoolers. If you can give your child more control over the task that needs to be done, Read More