SHOULD BABIES and TODDLERS WATCH TELEVISION?
So much television programming is aimed at young children. Much of it appears to be educational: teaching the ABC's and life skills. When is it appropriate ...
Guide to Getting a Kid Friendly Dog
Children and pets seem to go hand in hand, especially the family dog. However, there are several things you need to consider before bringing a new dog ...
Autism - Detection Can Sometimes Be Difficult
Before I had a child, I knew nothing about autism. I was vaguely aware that kids with autism didn’t speak much and didn’t interact with people much. After ...
Quick Facts About Potty Training
Potty training can be natural, easy, and peaceful. The first step is to know the facts.
· The perfect age to begin potty training is different for every ...
Preschool Preparation
The first day of preschool can be traumatic for kids who feel that they are being ripped from their familiar surroundings and thrown into a brand new environment....
Presenting Simple Fingerplays and Songs to Young Children
Presenting fingerplays and songs to young children may appear to be a simple task but to effectively make fingerplays and songs a valuable learning tool,...
Benefits of Organized Sports For Children
Doctors recommend that children aged between 5 to 18 years old should be involved in sporting activities to develop adequate physical fitness and mental ...
Giving Toddler Choices: Win The Battle of the Wills
Going through that phase where your toddler wants to pick out his or her clothes, and every choice you suggest seems to be the "wrong choice"?
This ...
Reading Versus Watching Television With Your Tots
Television has really become a kid's baby sitter in many households today, and this is not only sad, but can also be one of the reasons our younger generation ...
10 Tips on Reading to Baby
In the first few months of life, an infant's brain organizes itself based on the child's language experiences. If a child is not exposed to quality language,...
Important Things to Teach Children about Fire Safety
What would happen if your child hears a smoke detector go off? Would he know what to do? Would he hide or would he let you know and get out of the home?...
Potty Training ? Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
Get Ready
If your child is near or has passed his first birthday, you can begin incorporating pre-potty training ideas into his life. They are simple ...
Scissor Skill Builders
Pre-school aged children are expected to meet specific guidelines prior to the start of their official academic career. The ability to know how to use ...
BedWetting
Understanding the Cause and Treatment for Small Children
Small children may feel ashamed or frustrated about bed wetting. Because of this, bed wetting ...
Toxic Plastics - Are They In My Kitchen?
A Closer Look at Bisphenol-A or BPA
Unlike kitchens in the old days, today's kitchens often contain a wealth of plastic items, including many which ...
The Loss of Children’s Free-Play in America Part 2
Parents may be the biggest contributor to the current decline in free-play and their fears, anxieties, worries may influence generations to come. Hara ...
Got Play? The Loss of Children’s Free-Play in America Part 1
Fears of injury and litigation have led to a decline in free-play for children, with consequences that are profound and a growing crisis that threatens ...
Exercise Can Enhance Learning in Children
There is an ongoing effort among educators to find new ways to increase children’s test scores and academic performance. New strategies and techniques ...
Pregnancy-Hospital Checklist
For pregnant women, preparing for the day of delivery is of great importance. However, many expectant mothers forget this important aspect. Preparation ...
Save Money With Alternative Energy
I was doing a little research about upcoming earth day events when I came across this page Toddler Science Earth Day .
It is so nice seeing others ...
