My son, who is turning four this April, will start attending preschool in a few months. He is quite excited about it and can not wait for the first day of school to come. He is proud of himself because he is armed with his ability to recognize each letter of the alphabet and to count from one to twenty. He is working on his writing, which is somewhat a struggle for him as of this time, but he is really confident about his ability to type his complete name on our computer. He learned to type his name
Archive for January, 2009
Something every child should have is a collection. Collections are fun, and they are a great way to reflect on some memories or just to have relics from the past. It's best to start a collection as soon as you can. I know I wish I had a couple more things from earlier years. The question is, what can you collect? Some things seem like a good idea but can turn into a hassle as the year go by. My sister is living proof of that.
When she was little, she loved giraffes. Every Christmas, every birthday, every trip, she
When she was little, she loved giraffes. Every Christmas, every birthday, every trip, she
Before I became a father I thought that becoming a "cool dad" was easy. But now my three year-old son is teaching me that parenthood is a big and complicated thing that could not be boxed with a term as simple as "cool dad". Before I became a father the "Dos and Don'ts" of parenthood were clear to me, but now my three year-old son is teaching me that theory and application are two different things.
Here are the big little things I learned from my son :
Guiding your child to the right direction is more than just saying
How Much Should A Toddler Eat?
A lot of new parents don’t know how much or how little they should feed their toddlers. While there are general guidelines about a toddler’s eating habits, the appetite of one toddler is different from another. There is no reason to worry if your child doesn’t eat enough compared to other children. This is because children make up for a missed meal or a small meal in the next mealtime. As long as you observe that your child is growing and has plenty of energy, he is most probably healthy. Contact your doctor if you
A lot of new parents don’t know how much or how little they should feed their toddlers. While there are general guidelines about a toddler’s eating habits, the appetite of one toddler is different from another. There is no reason to worry if your child doesn’t eat enough compared to other children. This is because children make up for a missed meal or a small meal in the next mealtime. As long as you observe that your child is growing and has plenty of energy, he is most probably healthy. Contact your doctor if you
