Archive for February, 2008
Book Suggestion
Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up. This dinosaur pop-up book contains fun pop-ups with explanatory text.
From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games
Add comment February 29, 2008
Home safety tip
Place safety latches on all doors and cabinets, especially where cleaning products and medicines are located .
From: ParentingToddlers.com
Add comment February 28, 2008
Get to the Core of Your Toddler’s Anger
If your toddler bites in anger, ask yourself what might be causing this change of mood in your toddler. Have there been any changes in your toddler’s life lately? Is your toddler reacting in anger?
If your toddler hasn’t been socialized with his children his age, this could be another cause of anger.
From: RealLifeSituations.com
Add comment February 27, 2008
Sooting a biter
Tips to consider if your child is a biter include providing teething rings, teething biscuits or cold washcloths for children who are teething and do not, under any circumstances, bite your child back.
From: ezineArticles.com
Add comment February 26, 2008
Milk for babies, toddlers and kids
Breast milk has all the appropriate vitamins and minerals for babies. Best choice of milk for children after age 1 is ‘whole milk.’ It is recommended to switch to low-fat milk after age 2 or 3.
From: FamilyPlanyandLearn.com
Add comment February 25, 2008
Scavenger Hunt for Road Trips
Give each child a list of items to watch for while driving. The list can be made up ahead of time and adjusted for the scenery. Here’s a sample list of items to hunt for!
From: MomsMinivan.com
Add comment February 24, 2008
Book Suggestion
Ritalin-Free Kids: Safe and Effective Homeopathic Medicine for ADHD and Other Behavioral and Learning Problems is a book targeted to alternative methods of ADHD treatment.
From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games
Add comment February 23, 2008
Acquiring new skills
Toddlers have a greater ability to acquire new skills and information than children who are 5, 6, or 7 years old.
Research indicates that introducing reading, language, and math skills in the toddler years may make school success come more easily to your child for years to come.
From: About.com
Add comment February 22, 2008
Organization in the family
Organization is one dimension of family health. Without enough of it, families suffer the consequences of a chaotic environment.
From: iVillage.com
Add comment February 21, 2008
Spreading out your activities
Spread your activities and events over several days and weeks. Toddlers learn best in small amounts and through repetition.
From: eHow.com
Add comment February 20, 2008
