Growth Articles
3 to 5 Years Continuing to Learn
Many parents wonder if it is time to start teaching their children the basics of reading and writing at this age. Some children who are ready to learn these basics will know some simple words. But there is no need to push your child. It is important…
Good Habits for 2 to 3 years Toddler
Good Dental Habits Good dental habits are important, beginning as soon as your baby has teeth to brush. Nearly 60% of children get their first cavity by age 3. Many parents think this does not matter because children lose their baby teeth anyway. Dentists do not agree. …
Dealing with Disagreements and Setting Limits
Dealing with Disagreements with Your Child Few things are as strong as the will of a two year old who knows what he wants. At this age, children will tell you what they want to do and what they do not want to do. They will tell…
1 to 2 years Toddler Indoor Safety
Climbing Young children love to climb. So the first thing to check is to make sure she cannot stack things in her crib and try to climb out. If she is trying this, it is time to move her from a crib to a low bed. This…
Tips of Setting Limits for babies
Your baby’s thinking is not yet developed enough to tell right from wrong. He will not remember warnings you gave him from one time to the next. Your child is ready to start learning about limits when he is around nice or 10 months old. Setting limits…
Getting Ready to take your baby home
Before your baby arrives you will need to get an infant car seat. It is the law that all babies must ride in approved car seats. You will need one before your baby leaves the hospital. The hospital staff will ask you to sign a form saying…
Safety Check List
▢ Continue to ask people not to smoke around your baby. A baby also has a higher chance of dying of SIDS if a mother smokes while she is pregnant or if there are smokers in the home. Babies’ lungs and airways are very small and they…
Get Ready for Send Child to Preschool
Why Should I Send My Child to Preschool? You should think about sending your child to preschool for at least a few hours each week. Preschool is a good idea even if you do not work outside of the home and can be with your child all…
Milestones of 2 to 3 Years Children
2 years Uses 2 and 3 word sentences, “Go bye-bye.” Words can be understood by people some of the time. 3 years Words can be understood by people most of the time. Can follow 2-step instructions such as “Get the ball and put it on the table.”…
The Big Event – Your Baby is Born
Now the day you’ve been waiting for…the birth of your baby. After your baby is born, she will be given her first check-up. Newborn First Check-up Your baby’s first check-up will happen moments after her birth. During your hospital stay, nurses will continue to check your baby’s…
Introducing Solid Foods
After turning six months old, your baby will be ready to try solid foods. Your doctor can help you decide when the time is right. Do not rush this too quickly. Your baby must be able to swallow the foods or he can easily choke. One sign…
The Rights of Working Parents
A woman who is employed can receive disability benefits while she is pregnant. This is called pregnancy disability, which is for the period of time that a woman is medically disabled due to pregnancy and childbirth. This time may consist of leave without pay and/or paid leave…
Setting Limits for 1 to 2 Years Toddler
Learning Through Play At this age, imitation is a big part of how your child is learning. You’ll see him doing many of the things you do like using a brush on her hair, babbling into the phone and turning the steering wheel. He will eagerly take…