Archive for July, 2008
Walk to the Park
Walk to the Park. The walk alone is enough to keep them busy. When you there, of course they’ll even have more to do. It’s a great time for you to relax a bit and enjoy the day, keeping an eye on them while they bounce from one activity to the other.
From: The Frivolity of Wannabe
Add comment July 31, 2008
Being outside helps children grow
Being outside helps children grow and develop – physically, socially, and emotionally.
It may also help them avoid childhood obesity, and give them the chance to burn some of that extra energy from being indoors and inactive.
From: childcareaware.com
Add comment July 30, 2008
Signs of allergy
In many children, an allergic reaction to a food causes chronic eczema. These dry, scaly patches of skin usually show up on the face, kneecaps, and elbows.
From: babycenter.com
Add comment July 29, 2008
How to test for fever without a thermometer
When testing for fever without a thermometer, use the lip test. Touch your lips to the forehead of the baby.
From: huggies.com
Add comment July 28, 2008
The order of teeth
The first teeth that tend to appear are the two bottom front teeth, and these are usually followed 4 to 8 weeks later by the four front upper teeth.
Then about a month later the lower lateral incisors will appear, followed by the molars, and then finally the eyeteeth. However the order in which teeth appear will vary from child to child and so do not be alarmed if they do not come in this exact sequence.
From: babies2toddlers.com
1 comment July 27, 2008
Book Friday: Summer Bridge Activities
The Original Summer Bridge Activities: 2nd to 3rd Grade New activities, new reading lists, updated bonus sections, and a whole lot more to give kids a summer learning experience.
From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games
Add comment July 25, 2008
How to model emotional intelligence
Model emotional intelligence. Your kids are watching very closely. They see how you respond to frustration, they see how resilient you are, and they see whether you’re aware of your own feelings, and the feelings of others.
Add comment July 25, 2008
Develop balance and strength
A great way to teach your toddler to walk is to tiptoe. Tiptoe teaches your toddler to actually use his/ her own body weight to develop strength and balance.
Before allowing the child to tiptoe, make sure you do it while the child is watching. Then have the child follow you as you tiptoe forward, backward, sideward and in circles.
From: iloveindia.com
Add comment July 24, 2008
Never forget your snacks again
Pack all the food for tomorrow’s outing and put it in a large bag in the refrigerator.
Then put your car keys on top of the bag so there’s no way you can leave the house and forget the food.
From: Huggieshappybaby.com
Add comment July 23, 2008
Truth about becoming alergic
The more often you eat a food, the more likely you are to become allergic to it. Breastfeeding, delayed introduction and variety help reduce the risks of food allergies.
Most kids outgrow their food allergies by the time they are three. Early reactions to foods like tomatoes, milk and soy products tend not to persist.
Other reactions to foods like nuts and shellfish do tend to stick around.
Add comment July 22, 2008
