Nursery can be pretty hard, especially if you are having your first baby. We were all new parents at some point so we can all agree that taking care of little babies is very demanding. Firstly, you will need quality baby equipment like baby sleeping bags, comfortable crib, soft bedding, which includes mattresses, sheets and…
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Development of childhood fear
Different types of fear are a common problem in children of all ages. Even though total levels of fear generally decrease with age, specific fears of certain objects and/or situations are more prominent at certain ages. Studies have shown that adolescents tend to suffer from fear less than young children, with a slight spike only…
The Preschool Checklist for Parents
So, you’ve decided to send your little two-year old to preschool? Bravo! However, have you thought about what you want that preschool to be like? After all, it would be shaping the tender, impressionable mind of your toddler and you wouldn’t certainly want it to be filled with ideas and values that are not in…
Before Sending a Toddler to Preschool
As a parent, the first time a toddler steps out of home is to go to preschool. It is usually the first time a toddler would ever be away from a mom or dad. This is especially true in the case of toddlers who have never been to daycare and have always been looked after…
Guide for New Mothers – Caring for a Colicky Baby
Colic is a new mom’s nightmare. The baby cries and cries in distress and there seems to be very little that a mom can do to soothe or calm down baby. However, I have found that colicky babies can be soothed and calmed by using some simple relaxation methods that will also help the harried…
What to Do When Baby has Diarrhea
An unwell baby is the toughest challenge a mom or dad can deal with. And upset tummies and diarrhea tend to affect small babies quite often simply because they have delicate tummies. However, diarrhea in babies can be treated and even, prevented by following a few things when looking after baby. Ensuring complete hygiene when…
Helping Teens with Computer Addictions
Computers are simply a way of life and all around us. There is no way of getting around the fact that there are computers. The problem arises when you suddenly realize your teen has a computer addiction. What are the signs to look for to determine if your teen has a computer addiction? Signs of…
Reading Aloud with Young Children
Reading aloud with young children is a method to be an active parent and help your children succeed later in school. You should begin reading aloud to your infant. Show them the pictures. You’ll be amazed at how easily captivated they are by brightly colored picture books. As your child gets older, point to the…
Managing Difficult Behaviour in Young Children
Are you looking for a punishment or reward system that will get results with young children? This option is simple and rarely fails.
The toddler years
After a few months of carefully nurturing your baby comes the toddler years. Toddler is a little bit easier than the newborn babies. No more sleepless nights of breast feeding, no more every hour of changing diaper. Your child will now have a schedule of feeding. Toddler years or what they called the growing years…