Toddlers are quite hard to take care of. They are at an age when they are developing their sense of independence and preference but still do not have the strong verbal abilities to express themselves. This results in a lot of screaming and tantrums. They also use this negative behavior to call attention to themselves. This kind of behavior is enough to frazzle the nerves of the … [Read more...] about Tips on Calming Unruly Toddlers
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7 Rules for Successful Potty Training
Toilet training is a major milestone, and since two kids are alike, you can't expect a hard and fast rule on when a toddler should be potty trained, and how. So you do have to rely on your own mother's instincts to find out when to start and what kind of reward or motivation will work. However, there are some toilet training strategies that do seem to work on most kids. Try … [Read more...] about 7 Rules for Successful Potty Training
9 Ways to Build Your Baby’s Brain
Recent research has shown that babies are far smarter than we give them credit for.At four weeks gestation, before we even knew we were pregnant, the fetus' neurons are developing at a rate of 250,000 a minute. At birth, he has over 100 billion neurons. And by the time he is eight months old, his brain has already formed 1,000 trillion synapses. That's twice more than what … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Build Your Baby’s Brain
Toddler Won’t Talk? 4 Facts for Worried Parents
Some babies start talking as early as 9 months old; others (to the worry of their chagrin of their parents) can only manage garbled words and sounds even by their second birthday. While delayed speech can be an early sign of a developmental disorder, in many cases it's a classic case of miscommunication: parents don't recognize the 'first signs of speech' or the child … [Read more...] about Toddler Won’t Talk? 4 Facts for Worried Parents
10 Tips for Dealing with Toddler Anxiety
'Mommy, there's a monster under my bed!' Many children suddenly develop fears about sleeping alone. The good news is that these anxieties are not only normal but a part of healthy emotional and cognitive development. Your child will outgrow these fears, especially if we parents understand them and give them the best possible support. Here are ways of addressing your child's … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Dealing with Toddler Anxiety