If you want your infant to be a genius baby who starts to speak your language super early in his or her life, do not baby-talk to him or her. All of that "goo-goo-gah-gah"ing to your baby is not going to help. In fact, it might even confuse the kid!
You see, all humans are programmed to learn phonemes. Every baby has the capability to know every phoneme in the whole entire world. For those of you who do not know, phonemes are the basic "units" of speech. They are the most basic speech sounds such as "a" or "i."
Archive for August, 2008
Baby-talking to Your Child
August 14th, 2008 by Bea | Behavior, Helpful hints, Infants/Toddlers, Learning
Summer Idea for the Kids
August 13th, 2008 by Michele | Arts & Crafts, Eating, Entertainment, Sports
"I'm bored!"
Are those typical words in your house? At this point in the summer, it seems likely that many households are resounding with that same sentence. Although the kids won't admit to wishing that school would start soon, they have become bored with the laziness of summer.
To help solve the problem of boredom, here are some suggestions for family fun:
Are those typical words in your house? At this point in the summer, it seems likely that many households are resounding with that same sentence. Although the kids won't admit to wishing that school would start soon, they have become bored with the laziness of summer.
To help solve the problem of boredom, here are some suggestions for family fun:
- Pick fruits at a pick-your-own farm, and then create some recipes with them.
- Go to a minor league baseball game. Our sister site, Buzzer Eagle, highlights all of the benefits.
- If it's a rainy day, bake cookies, then watch a holiday movie
Living in New Hampshire, blueberry picking is a summer tradition. In my childhood home our backyard was bordered by woods. Walking deeper into these woods, I was able to find wild blueberry bushes. I have many fond memories of summer mornings, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and pants, with one of my brothers accompanying me to pick blueberries. Swatting at mosquitoes and itching new bites, we would pick berries until our coffee cans were full.
Now that I am the mom of four children, I look forward to taking them blueberry picking. Unfortunately, our yard is not bordered by wild blueberry
Now that I am the mom of four children, I look forward to taking them blueberry picking. Unfortunately, our yard is not bordered by wild blueberry
Easing Back To School
August 12th, 2008 by Lisa Stauber | Academics, Adolescence, Elementary, Helpful hints
School will be starting soon. Are you ready?
I’m not just talking about new crayons and backpacks. Children need time to adjust to a new routine. Start helping them get ready for a smooth back-to-school experience today. Here are a few things to consider:
- Sleep. Many children stay up later in the summer, and the long daylight hours can make early bedtimes difficult. Start your children on a school night schedule, gradually easing their bedtime back by 15 minutes per
Preschoolers, Chores, and Helping Mommy
August 5th, 2008 by Lisa Stauber | Helpful hints, Infants/Toddlers, LearningYour baby is growing up. He can walk, talk, and stack blocks. He’s fully capable of helping out now, too!
Giving preschoolers chores is good for their self esteem. They become contributing members of the family, and most little ones love to help out. Imitation comes naturally, and you’ll be providing valuable life skills while spending quality time together.
Their new chores don’t have to be difficult, but a toddler or preschooler can help out in almost every room of the house.
Laundry: Let your child help fold washclothes or match socks.
