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Monday, January 15th, 2007
Reading Aloud To Your Children
A True Education, A Reading Education
Every parent hopes that their child will grow up to be an intelligent and thoughtful person. Educational success is a top priority to most parents. How many parents have moved to different school districts to take advantage of superior teaching, or who drive their kids longer distances so […]
No Comments » - Posted in Communication, Toddlers, Mental Development, 0-3 Months, 4-6 Months, 7-9 Months, 10-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 3-4 Years, 4-5 Years, Baby Articles, Reading to Children by Kate Anderson
Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
Newborn’s Tears- The Why’s of Infant Cries
What a miracle!
My first daughter was born at 2:14 P.M. on a Friday afternoon. The Doctor slapped her, and she started crying. Then, she didn’t stop crying for the next six months…At least it seemed that way to me, the new mother of one. She would fuss frequently and I didn’t really know what to […]
No Comments » - Posted in Newborn Nutrition, Infant Health, Communication, Discipline/Guidance, Child Care Basics, Child & Family, 0-3 Months, 4-6 Months, 7-9 Months, 10-12 Months by Kate Anderson
Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
Communication Blues = Terrible Two’s
Understanding the Terrible Two’s
You can’t really blame parents for calling age 18 months to three years “the Terrible Two’s.â€? It is such a wonderful and trying age. This year is pivotal in a child’s development. They begin to walk, talk and discover how the world works. They also begin to see the value of independence […]
No Comments » - Posted in Communication, Discipline/Guidance, Child Care Basics, Child & Family, Toddlers, Mental Development, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, Baby Articles by Kate Anderson
Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
Time-Out From Positive Reinforcement
Disciplining children is a challenge for every parent and childhood educator. After all, it is the adult’s duty to see that children are loved and nurtured. However, misbehavior is inevitable from time to time…
No Comments » - Posted in Communication, Discipline/Guidance, Child Care Basics, Child & Family, Toddlers, Mental Development, 10-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 3-4 Years, 4-5 Years, Baby Articles by Kate Anderson
Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
Playtime- Eliminate Negative Behavior
Lashing Out or Reaching Out?
My daughter was 20 months old when her brother was born. Her initial reaction to him was to stick out her tongue and push him off of my lap. As the weeks went by, our home became a baby war-zone. My crying infant would be begging for rest, comfort and […]
No Comments » - Posted in Discipline/Guidance, Child & Family, Toddlers, 10-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 3-4 Years, 4-5 Years, Baby Articles, Reading to Children by Kate Anderson
Friday, December 8th, 2006
Silent Nights - Stomach Sleeping & SIDS
Myth-Busters for Parents
My father-in-law, Tim, is a seasoned pediatrician. A pastime which my husband and I have long enjoyed is what we refer to as parenthood “Myth-Busters”. We’ll find a question or explore an old wives tale and then give Tim a call to learn the truth. Our conversations usually go something like this:
“My […]
No Comments » - Posted in Infant Health, Child Care Basics, Child & Family, Child Safety, 0-3 Months, 4-6 Months, 7-9 Months, 10-12 Months, 1-2 Years by Kate Anderson
Thursday, December 7th, 2006
Leaving Daddy Home…
Mommy’s Time Away
When Mommy leaves home for the first time, it can be more traumatic for Dad then it is for baby. It’s hard for Dads to pick up where Mom left off. Of course Dad is competent and caring, but he may not know where the formula is, which drawer the extra baby wipes […]