Friday, 10. July 2009
by Terry Stanfield
The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time for the whole family and can be challenging for parents of toddlers. Young children who are expecting a new sibling can experience anxiety, jealousy, and other negative feelings which are very common. There are many things you can do to prepare your toddler for a new baby.
If your toddler is anxious about the arrival of a new sibling there are many things you can do to alleviate their fears and make the transition easier for them. Here are six tips for preparing your toddler for a new sibling.
Don’t tell them too early that you are expecting a new baby. Toddlers do not have a good grasp on time and will no usually understand that a new baby will be coming in nine months. Wait until it is obvious that you are expecting and then explain that there is a baby on the way.
Get your toddler involved in the pregnancy. Have your toddler feel your belly, accompany you to prenatal visits, and sonograms to make the idea of having a baby more concrete. Read more... (468 words)
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Thursday, 9. July 2009
by Terry Stanfield
Parents of toddlers witness their children go from unsteady pre-walkers to confident children. Children grow tremendously from one year to the next and the foundation for lifelong learning is laid early during this time of growth. Five year olds have very different needs than toddlers as they begin to master the skills they have learned and understand more complex ideas.
There are some common behaviors that most five year olds share but remember no matter where your child is developmentally every child is different. Five year olds are naturally inquisitive and have a never ending appetite for knowledge. Here are six things you should know about your five year old and how to help them continue on their journey or learning.
Five year olds like to invent games and pretend, and still have very active imaginations and even imaginary friends. They will often change or make up rules as they go along and can invent very intricate scenarios to play out with their friends.
Five year olds develop deep and lasting friendships with other children and becoming “best friends” is something that is important to many children this age. Children this age may also exclude other children from play and name calling and other teasing may surface. Read more... (469 words)
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Wednesday, 8. July 2009
by Terry Stanfield
Parents of toddlers have watched their children grow at an astonishing rate. The amount of growth from one year to the next is tremendous in young children and the foundation for learning is laid early during this period. Two year olds have very different needs than younger toddlers as they begin to learn new skills and understand the world around them.
Every child is different, but there are some common behaviors that most two year olds share. They are curious, still rely on their parents for security and support, and can have a hard time with social interaction. If you need tips on training and teaching toddlers here are six things you should know about your two year old.
Two year olds generally begin to show an interest in playing with others, but they will mostly play alongside other children rather than with them. It won’t be for another year or so that toddlers have the social skills necessary to play cooperative games with other children.
Parents of toddlers are often warned about the “terrible twos” when tantrums are frequent. Toddlers often have tantrums because they are not able to express themselves and their emotions verbally yet; so help them to verbalize their feelings to minimize tantrums. Read more... (483 words)
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Wednesday, 8. July 2009
by Terry Stanfield
Watching a child grow from a tiny newborn into a curious toddler is an amazing experience, and teaching toddlers the many skills they need to learn is a rewarding job. By the time a child becomes a toddler they are ready to explore the world around them and are beginning to grasp basic verbal, physical, and social skills. Three year olds have very different needs than younger toddlers and strengthen the skills that they have learned since birth.
There are some common traits that most three year olds share although every child is different and develops at their own pace. If your child is soon to be three, here are six things you should know about your three year old.
Many children, especially boys, aren’t ready for potty training until they’re three. Many parents expect their children to be potty trained by three years old but many children aren’t ready to begin the process until age three, and this is perfectly normal.
Three year olds are learning new words every day and are usually talking in 3-5 word sentences. Because they are learning so many new words it is normal to stumble over words but this is not stuttering and usually does not indicate a problem. Read more... (472 words)
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Tuesday, 7. July 2009
by Terry Stanfield
Parents of toddlers often wonder how to raise honest and respectful children. Teaching toddlers honesty and respect starts at home with parent child interactions. If you want your child to grow up respecting others and being honest you will have to provide a strong foundation of positive behavior.
If you are worried that your toddler will not grow up with these traits, you should make sure you are providing a foundation or good behavior at home. Here are six parenting skills that will help you to raise your toddler with respect and honesty.
Because parents are such an important part of your child’s life you need to model the behavior you want from your toddler. If you are respectful to your child your child will see this behavior and model it.
Likewise, being honest with your child you will also rub off on them and give them a foundation to model their own actions on. When they see you being honest they will naturally be honest as they have never been exposed to lying. Read more... (469 words)
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Friday, 19. June 2009
by Terry Stanfield
If you are looking for trendy Christmas gifts for baby boys you might want to consider the hippest clothing ever. Don’t buy the same things this year. Here are six of the best gifts to buy for a baby this holiday season.
Shopping for babies can be a lot of fun or it can be frustrating. You might want to consider something hip and stylish. Parents love to sport around with their baby when they are all dressed up in cute little outfits.
When you are shopping for stylish Christmas gifts for baby boys you might consider the mom rocks t-shirt. Mom will absolutely love this shirt and she will dress him in it all of the time. Plus, even though he can’t say it mom really does rock.
You also might consider the dad rocks t-shirt for dad. Babies look so cute in t-shirts pronouncing their parents as the coolest and mom and dad always appreciate gifts like these. They are usually cool Christmas gifts for baby boys that mom and dad like the best. Read more... (477 words)
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