Some parents use the television as a babysitter, and I admit I have done this myself when trying to tidy up the house. Yes, the noise and conversation sometimes soothe a baby, and kiddie shows stimulate toddlers. Now, I'm not saying
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3 Necessary Social Skills
by Lori Sciame May 12th, 2025 | Elementary, SocialGet Moving With Your Child This Month and Forever
by Tania Cowling May 5th, 2025 | Entertainment, PreschoolTurn Off the TV and Play Some Baby Games
by Tania Cowling April 28th, 2025 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalTeen’s Perspective on Earth Day
by Sam P. April 21st, 2025 | Seasonal, Teens
Turn Off the TV and Play Some Baby Games
by Tania Cowling April 28th, 2025| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
Teething Tips for Parents of Babies
by Tania Cowling March 24th, 2025| Care, Infants/Toddlers
Has your baby been drooling steadily? Does she mouth every toy she picks up? Your little one may be teething. Teething can be annoying to babies; the gums can be painful. Here
4 Infant Behaviors to Expect in the Beginning
by Marnie Bii February 17th, 2025| Behavior, Infants/ToddlersWithin the first few months of life, infants often exhibit a number of curious behaviors that tend to surprise new parents. Infants might scratch their face or body, kick their legs, cross their eyes and root with alarming immediacy. As parents
How to Teach Toddlers About Winter
by Tania Cowling January 13th, 2025| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
To young children, there is no big difference between reality and fantasy. Toddlers believe everything they see, touch, and hear. They basically learn by their senses and experience. So, how do you teach toddlers about the winter season?
Holiday Survival Guide for Parents of Infants
by Marnie Bii December 9th, 2024| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
Playdates for Toddlers- Maybe
by YPI Editors November 4th, 2024| Infants/Toddlers, SocialIn modern society there seems to be much done to ensure that our children are socialized. While our parents and grandparents may state that they never did anything as silly as this, we need to remember that families were bigger a
Morning Routines: It’s Not Too Early to Start
by YPI Editors September 30th, 2024| Infants/Toddlers, Preschool, Seasonal, SeasonalMornings- depending on your sleep pattern, you may love them or despise them. Of course, despising them doesn't make them go away or change the time that school or work starts. Regardless to your opinion on this time of day, it's
TV as Family Entertainment: Little Kids
by YPI Editors September 2nd, 2024| Entertainment, Entertainment, Infants/Toddlers, PreschoolLet's start with the fact that there are other screen options besides televisions. Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more offer screen time entertainment for all ages. However, rather than working with a topic that broad, we've decided to focus on good, old
5 Ways to Protect Your Infant From the Sun
by Jessica B. July 29th, 2024| Infants/Toddlers, SafetySummer is a great time to be outdoors with your little one, but sun exposure can be harmful to a young baby. But don't worry, you don't have to spend your entire time indoors. With a
How to Get Started Swimming With Your Baby
by Tania Cowling June 24th, 2024| Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalGetting your baby into a pool is one of the smartest things a parent can do. It's never too early to teach swimming, keeping safety in mind of course. Most of my tips below are about taking
Is It Possible to Teach Toddlers Respect?
by Tania Cowling May 20th, 2024| Behavior, Infants/ToddlersIt's never too early to teach respectful gestures, but you must understand that toddlers have limited vocabulary and attention spans. As you try to lecture your little one, he may just in turn stick out his tongue, yell "no", and hit
Teaching Toddlers About Sharing and Caring
by Tania Cowling April 15th, 2024| Infants/Toddlers, SocialToddlers aren't born with the knowledge of sharing and caring about others; it's acquired as they grow. To egocentric toddlers the world revolves around them, and yes, they are in the MINE stage. I think the awareness of sharing and caring