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Ways to show love for your child (ages 1-2)

Sometimes in our busy lives we forget to show how much we love our children. Here are some simple everyday ways to show our love: Respond promptly and lovingly to your child's physical and emotional needs and banish put-downs from your parenting vo...

Potty training- toddler

Children vary at the age and speed in which they achieve bladder and bowel control. This article aims to give you a variety of strategies that are both easy to read and practical. What do parents need to know about potty training?  Despite a gene...

Milestones - toddler 18-24 months

Here is a guide to how your toddler is learning and developing at 18-24 months.  Your toddler is starting to become an independent little person.  He will be full of curiosity and his language skills are building up rapidly. At this age your toddl...

Milestones - toddler 12-18 months

Here is a brief guide to how your toddler is developing and learning at 12 to 18 months. Guess what? You now have a toddler on your hands! If you have never had children before - this is a whole new stage. Your baby will turn into a walking, talkin...

Milestones - toddler 12 month old

  Here is a brief guide to what your toddler can do at 12 months. Congratulations! Your baby is now a toddler. What is your toddler doing at this age? Here is an outline of the basic skills for 12 month old toddlers. Motor development May stand on...

Measuring Weight Accurately At Home

  To measure weight accurately at home:  Use a digital scale. Avoid using bathroom scales that are spring-loaded. Place the scale on firm flooring (such as tile or wood) rather than carpet. Have the child remove shoes and heavy clothing, such as sw...

Measuring Height Accurately At Home

  To measure height accurately at home:  Remove the child’s shoes, bulky clothing, and hair ornaments, and unbraid hair that interferes with the measurement. Take the height measurement on flooring that is not carpeted and against a flat surface...

Fostering family identity and values

Family identity refers to the attitudes and behaviors that are routine in a family. Your children need to know what it means to be a “Jones” or “Larios” or “Patel.”  Family values create the structure needed for healthy growth, like a ...

Starting day care - baby

  Starting daycare is a big step for both you and your child. Below are some tips to help your child ease into this new situation.  Visit the center with your baby to familiarize her with the environment. Introduce her to the caregivers. Get down o...

Guidelines to choosing a babysitter

  Even if you have relatives or friends, every now and then you may need to leave your child with a babysitter. Leaving your child, even for an hour, with another person can be a big step for you and your family, so you will want  to find the most...

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