Barbara Band, librarian and former President of the UK’s Library and Information Association, explains why reading aloud for babies is not only a great bonding experience but also an important part of early childhood development. She shares some tips on reading with babies and introduces her top...
In fact, distraction can really help ward off toddler meltdown if you choose the right time. If he tends to go off a deep end when you do not buy him some favorite toys at the supermarket, try quickly to switch gears and passionately say something like “Ah, check out the fish tank ...
The term, “the terrible twos”, have not been coined for nothing. Temper tantrums often begin when the child is two years of age. Your child, however, can start throwing a fit as early as 12 months and may continue well until his fourth birthday. ...
Your child’s first introduction to potty training will be his potty chair, so you will want to make sure you pick the one that will get the best results and will not intimidate or frighten the child. However, you also want to avoid choosing a potty chair that is too “fun” or “cu...
Fret not, for mentioned ahead are a few tips that will help you understand how you can break the big news to your toddler. Learn more:22 Good Parenting Skills And Their Benefits To The Child Talking To Your Child Once you reveal to your child that he will soon have a younger sibling,...
While we’re talking about packing for a trip with a toddler, I’d recommend packing essentials such as nappies and baby wipes. Yes, you’ll be able to pick things up in the destination, but they might not be what your toddler is used to at home. We always take a big pack of napp...
"It's a really important study because it has a very large sample size of children who've been followed for several years," said Dr. Jason Nagata, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, who wasn't involved in the study. ...
In case you do not find a direct flight for your destination, try to minimize the stoppages or connecting flights in between. Once, we had to take a connecting flight and it turned into a nightmare when my toddler refused to leave the play area at the layover airport, causing a mini mel...
When my Grandma Golly died, the girls were only 3 or 4 years old. Our nephews, Sam and Sol, were the same ages. The entire family had been at the funeral home for the long hours of visitation. There had been a steady stream of visitors, friends and family throughout the evening to...
Generally, your toddler might show signs that they are ready for toilet training from two years on. But it is not unusual for some children to show signs of being ready earlier, at around 18 months. Playing and learning Play is important because it’s how children learn. ...