As parents we get so excited to hear our baby say their first words, hoping it’s “mama” or “dada”. Children learn to talk at different ages and you shouldn’t compare your baby to the other babies at the playground. Each
Watching your baby take their first step is a huge milestone. We want to run out and purchase their first pair of walking shoes. When babies learn to walk they use their feet to grip the ground, so it’s best
The summer is coming quickly upon us which means you’ll be spending lots of time outside. You’ll want to protect your baby from the harmful rays of the sun by applying sunscreen. When you apply sunscreen you should: Have a
How do you teach your children to respect you, other adults, and their teachers? And what about showing respect for themselves? In today’s informal society many children address adults by their first names. And some parents try much too hard
Some children are born with an obvious talent, like the 2-year-old piano prodigy who plays Beethoven, or the 5-year-old who can bend it like Beckham. Those kids’ parents have it easy. But for the rest of us, it can take
Social Media has become a big part of our tweens and teens lives. This can have advantages but it can also have drawbacks. Children can know more than their parents on how to use the different social media platforms, which
As parents, one of our most important jobs is to teach our children. We teach them about life and love, right and wrong, hard work, and the importance of giving to others. We help our kids develop empathy and understanding
Children now get screened for autism at the ages of 18 and 24 months. This routine screening will help identify this disorder and help them get the early intervention needed to build their skills for a positive life. Some signs
Part of raising a child is bringing them for their routine check-ups at the pediatrician. There are specific appointments when the pediatrician will administer the child’s immunizations. These immunizations protect children from diseases. Many parents still won’t vaccinate their children.
All parents have a story about when their child was a “picky eater”. Usually around the age of one a child’s appetite will naturally decrease as their growth rate slows. Toddler and young children can use meal time to force