Archive for March, 2008
Check outdoor playground equipment.
Check outdoor playground equipment. Make sure there are no loose parts or sharp edges.
From: CDC: Child Development
Add comment March 31, 2008
Tooth tip
When brushing a toddler’s teeth, brush his tongue as well (if he’ll let you) to dislodge the bacteria that can cause bad breath.
From: BabyCenter.com
Add comment March 30, 2008
Start laughing and be silly.
It’s okay to be silly with your child. Just because you are the adult doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun too! After you start the sillies, you won’t have to think of what to do next, the fun will follow.
From: ToddlerToddler.com
Add comment March 29, 2008
Book Suggestion
Everyone Poops The classic potty books.
From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games
Add comment March 28, 2008
Table safety tip
Do not place hot fluids on tablecloths in case the child pulls on the tablecloth.
From: ParentingToddlers.com
Add comment March 27, 2008
Improving hand-eye coordination
The best thing you can do when trying to improve hand-eye coordination with your child is to let your child play with the toys on her own.
You may feel the urge to show your child how it works. But part of the fun with hand-eye toys is figuring out how they fit together and work.
From: essortment.com
Add comment March 26, 2008
When in doubt, empathize
Your empathy and acceptance helps your child accept her emotions
From: YourParentingsSolutions.com
Add comment March 25, 2008
Food clean up tip
After mealtime while your child is still in the high chair – give them a warm washcloth to play with and you’ll be amazed at how much they will have cleaned themselves up after about 10 minutes of playing with it!
From: MomsOnTheMove.com
Add comment March 24, 2008
Easter candy tip
Instead of filling Easter baskets with chocolate or marshmallow candy fill them with fruits and cookies. You can bake natural cookies at home that taste yummy.
From: healthymom-healthyfamily.blogspot.com
Add comment March 23, 2008
