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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…
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…
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. …
How to find Quality Childcare and Preschool
One of the most important decisions parents face is choosing quality childcare and a preschool. Childcare We all need help to raise our children. In the early months you may have relied on relatives and close friends to help you with childcare. But leaving your baby with…
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…
Reducing the Risk of SIDS
Put your baby to bed on her back. Babies should always sleep on their backs. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is less likely to affect babies who sleep in this position. NEVER PUT YOUR BABY TO SLEEP ON HER TUMMY. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the…
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…
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.”…
Eager to Learn
Babies are ready to make contact from the moment of birth. It’s this loving contact between parents and family that helps a baby’s brain to grow. These relationships result in healthy emotions and a good foundation for learning. It’s all part of what’s called developing literacy; the…
Bathing Your Baby
Bathing your child is another one of those wonderful parent-child bonding experiences. If you talk to the baby and treat this as a fun activity, your baby will come to enjoy it as well. Unless it is a particularly hot day and your baby is sweaty, you…
Choking Hazards and Emergency Instructions
There are many things that children can choke on. A few examples are: Small toys or pieces of a toy Food Plastic bags Coins Stones Balloons Any other object smaller than the opening of a toilet paper roll (Actual size Toilet Paper Roll) Toys for this age…
Set Limits and Milestones for 3 to 5 Years Children
Continue to Set Limits Keep in mind that testing limits is what all children do. It is perfectly normal. This can be frustrating and create stress for you but remember you have more than one way of dealing with the situation. Talk to him and explain why…
Breastfeeding Tips
Do NOT worry if breastfeeding is not easy at first. Give it a chance. Both you and your baby have to learn how to do it. It is easiest to nurse if you can do so in a comfortable position where you are as relaxed as possible….