Toddler Tip of the Day

When to visit a dentist

dlumerman — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:00:40 +0000

The American Academy of Pediatrics and most pediatric dentists say it’s a good idea to bring your child to a dentist around the time he turns 1.

From: BabyCenter.com

July 4th fireworks tip

dlumerman — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:00:01 +0000

To prepare a toddler for the fireworks, if you have fireworks from the previous years on a video, then you should show them to your toddler.

Let them see how the fireworks look and sound in the comfort of their own home.

From: Associated Content

The time to start potty training

dlumerman — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:51 +0000

Do not start potty training at a stressful time; for example, during a move or when a baby is on the way or if you have just given birth.

From: Epigee Women’s Health

Keep to a regular routine

dlumerman — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:00:31 +0000

Regular routines help kids feel safe, and are vital for preschoolers, who grapple with big fears on a daily basis.

From: YourParentingsSolutions.com

Pool safety tip

dlumerman — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:00:42 +0000

Remove all toys from the pool after use so children aren’t tempted to reach for them.

From: ParentingToddlers.com

Toddler Activity Tip

dlumerman — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:00:40 +0000

Toddlers enjoy having their hands traced on paper. Let you toddler color and decorate hands after you traced them.

From: LifeTips

Percentage of children with allergies

dlumerman — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:00:36 +0000

Although many parents suspect their child is allergic to certain foods, only about 6 percent of young children and 3 to 4 percent of adults in the United States have a food allergy.

From: babycenter.com

How to handle accidents while potty training

dlumerman — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:00:39 +0000

When potty training, if they have a little accident you must not let your child see you are angry or disappointed. Just tell them they’ll do better next time.

From: ezinearticles.com

Book Friday: Hooked on Phonics: Toddler Deluxe Edition.

dlumerman — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:07 +0000

Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Toddler Deluxe Edition.

Hooked on Phonics: Discover Reading - Toddler Edition is the second building block in teaching a child to read. This program, geared for ages 18 months to 36 months, makes reading interactive by asking questions while looking at pictures and fosters a love of books and reading.

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

Getting crayons off of walls

dlumerman — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:16 +0000

If you have a child that decides to use crayons on your nicely painted walls use hairspray and then hot soapy water to take it off
From: MomsOnTheMove.com