Demystify biting.Talk about biting – but don't preach – or play a simple game. Ask your child to tell you some foods they like to bite. Or name everyday objects (a cupcake, a table, a dog, a banana) and ask your child whether they're okay to bite. You can get progres...
Forcing physical affection is similar to insisting that kids take “one more bite” when they are telling you they are not hungry. It’s sending a message that they are not the boss of their body, and should instead take their cues from outside of themselves, and submit to people who ar...
How Do I Care for My Toddler's Teeth? Passing on good oral habits to your child is one of the most important health lessons you can teach them. This means helping him or her brush twice a day, showing the proper way to floss, limiting between-meal snacks and seeing your dentist regula...
I’m not usually one to really like advertisements, but this one I loved. It made both men and women themselves realize what they were doing. It makes you realize that there is a distinct shift, right around the age of puberty where women lose confidence in themselves, their abilities, an...
The very first step in training your dog is to make sure your dog recognizes both its name and your role as a leader. Classroom teachers know that in order to teach a child, they must establish a relationship of mutual recognition: The kid knows the teacher is the boss, and the teacher...
7. Things To Do When Having Signs Of Tooth Decay When you are worried about your toddler’s teeth, you should: Give him a cool teething ring or dummy to bite Cook easy to eat foods, which do not require much chewing Give your child something firm to suck ...
This can be unbelievably irritating, but pushing limits is actually healthy, normal toddler behavior, for one-, two-, and three-year-olds. As parents, we know what to do when our kids are being angels — hug them, kiss them, praise them,relishthe moment, etc. But what about ...
“I have a hard time staying in the moment. Especially when our toddler—and sometimes her noisy toys—are in the room.” For Elizabeth, 53, from Texas, late-night and early-morning ruminations about her job can interfere with her ability to truly connect with her partner, which extends ...
If your child tends to bite down, consider using the handle of a second toothbrush as a prop on one side of their mouth while you brush the other. ORAL CARE FOR KIDS BY AGE AND DEVELOPMENT STAGE Infants and Toddlers Brushing a toddler’s teeth will be up to the parent or caregiver ...
For parents, it’s probably not ghosts, goblins, or haunted houses, but it might be the thought of their kids eating so. much. candy. Have you ever seen a toddler crash from a sugar rush? Spooky! Deciding on how to handle Halloween treats is up to you - you know your family best!