There's nothing wrong with teaching young children to "recite" the ABCs of sign language, but the most useful signs, especially for infants and toddlers, are going to be those that convey more than just the letters of the alphabet. Signs you'll want to start with are those that are the...
When you're out and about, point out letters on posters, billboards and signs. In time you can model sounding out the letters to make words. Focus on the first letter in words. Ask your child “What sound is that letter?”“What other word starts with that sound?”“What word rhym...
The more I researched though, I discovered several signs that made me wonder if Beeyoutiful oils were as great as I thought they were. They failed to supply some information about the oil that I was learning was very important — things like where the plant was grown and what part of th...
Routine:Children like routine. As much as travel can be exciting, it can also be difficult for some. If your children are old enough, talk to them before you leave to know what questions or concerns they may have. If your children are very young and will be sleeping in a play yard fo...
79. Six signs you are living your life on autopilot (and what to do about it) listening to your life Listening To Your Life Show Up For Your Life [series] What I hope listeners take away from the podcast (my wishes for you) It is ok to feel your feelings all episodes on feelings...
from when early signs appear to when it starts to change into the next. Seasonal activities are shown; in this book these include shovelling snow and feeding the birds. This makes it a great resource for connecting the book’s images with what you and your child see during your own walks...
Anna Quindlen witnessed the hastening signs of summer and fondy reverted back to her boredom during those times away from the classroom. In her writing, "Doing Nothing is Something," she suggests these task-less periods of downtime may awaken creativity inside a youngster, that may have otherwis...
It worked even better for toddlers. They’d get cranky in the house, far crankier in the car. They wantedoutin the largest sense possible. They’d stay outdoors as long as I’d let them, on our most glorious days this lasted for hours. When she was a year old my daughter liked to...
12. Bring your own coffee cup.I work at a coffee shop at a local college. Every day I see the same kids come in and get paper cups with their coffee. At the 50¢ we charge for a cup, that’s $2.50 saved for the week, not to mention landfill waste. The cups are compostable,...
What Are the Warning Signs of Diabetes in Toddlers? Some symptoms of diabetes are similar to things that can happen in everyday life, like increased thirst on a hot day. However, if you notice any of these diabetes in toddlers warning signs, it's safest to contact your healthcare provider...