Dr. Tanya was a guest on the Today Show to discuss how to prepare your kids for their back to school physicals.
Babies will begin sitting on their own between 6 and 8 months of age. At first babies may require a little support so use things like pillows.
Keep babies on soft surfaces.
Let babies have fun
Babies are born hearing and are required to get a hearing test before leaving the hospital.
If you have any concern once you are home with your baby reacting to sounds, contact your pediatrician. As children get older pediatricians
Why all the fuss about school lunches?
Typically, kids get about 30 to 50% of their calories while at school, so that means they’re getting a good portion of their nutrition outside the house. Too many children aren’t getting enough
Dr. Tanya Altmann was live to show us the healthy lunch options your kids will want to scoop up at school.
Sharing is always important for babies to learn. Here are some tips on how to make your baby great at sharing:
Be a good role model!
Tell baby it is someone else’s turn
Teach baby to pass toys
A mommy’s favorite phrase…”No!”
Your baby will start to understand around 9-12 months
Only use it when you truly need it
Explain why you say no
Arrange the house so there are less things your child cannot touch
Everyone cannot wait for baby’s first words… “Mommy”, “Daddy”, “Hi”, anything to hear the sweet angelic voice of your little one.
All children develop differently
Some will say many words by 1 year
Some won’t say their first
That anxious time when you can’t wait for your baby to take his or her first step.
Most babies start walking around 1 year
Some as early as 9 months
Others may not start walking until after 15
Hopefully you have one of those adorable bath loving, water playing kids… If not, here are some tips to help you get through bath-time!
Make it fun! – Turn bath-time into a game.
Find toys your child will