What does playing Peek-A-Boo accomplish? You can’t force skill development. Although there are typical developmental stages that occur usually at certain ages, you can’t force a child to develop a skill like object permanence. Think of it instead as providing the healthy environment that can stimulate this development. Remember that children are just not capable Read More
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Separation Anxiety
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care My baby is only happy when I’m within arm’s reach. If I dare to leave the room, she cries as if I’ve left the country! I can’t even so much as take a shower these days, let alone leave the house without her. My mother-in-law says it’s Read More
Jokes and Riddles
Question: What kind of beans won’t grow in a garden? Answer: Jellybeans! Question: A faucet, lettuce and a tomato were in a race…what happened? Answer: The faucet was running, the lettuce was ahead, and the tomato was trying to ketchup! Riddles and jokes are great ways to develop skills. Riddles and jokes can: How do Read More
Manners
Social development is primarily the development of social skills: The set of behaviors and attitudes that demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others, understand others’ feelings, interact positively with others, resolve conflicts respectfully, and state opinions, needs and desires appropriately. Social skills involve etiquette and manners. These are words we don’t use much anymore. But Read More
Make Your Own Butter
Have you ever made your own butter? It is a blast to do and keeps kids active and engaged. All you need is a jar with a lid and heavy cream from the store. Pour the cream into the jar so it’s about 2/3 full; if the jar is too full, it will be difficult Read More
Teach Your Child About Emotions
Learning how to handle your child’s emotions can be tough as a parent. Parents often realize that they weren’t taught at a young age to identify and cope with strong emotions. It can be difficult to see your child having big feelings and not knowing how to handle them. Read More