With summer rolling around, the news items about infant deaths in cars increase. Sadly, this really is a preventable tragedy. But parents get busy and distracted. They are rushing around getting things done. While parents would say that they would never leave their infant in the car, the inevitable does happen. By implementing a few of these tricks, you can help yourself remember when your infant is in the car seat. Employing these tactics is no guarantee and you should develop the habit of checking two or three times every single time you are in the car.
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Why a Tween May be Having School Trouble
by Lori Sciame May 13th, 2013 | Tween
The tween years can be filled with problems that may cause decreased performance at school. From not getting enough sleep to being unsure about his or her sexuality, a tween may begin to let his or her grades dip. This post explores several of the reasons why a tween may begin to fail at school when he or she has done well in the past.
Not Enough Sleep Leads to Falling Asleep in Class!
When children are young, parents and guardians enforce bedtimes. As a child grows, he or she may fight for later bedtimes, as doing this feels more grownup.
Not Enough Sleep Leads to Falling Asleep in Class!
When children are young, parents and guardians enforce bedtimes. As a child grows, he or she may fight for later bedtimes, as doing this feels more grownup.
Elementary Playtime
by Ronald A. Rowe May 10th, 2013 | Elementary
Elementary school children can bring home all sorts of things from school. Sometimes it is something good - an A, a hand made Mother’s Day card, or a diorama depicting Washington crossing the Delaware. Other things that the kids bring home from school, like viruses or new and unsavory vocabulary, can be less enjoyable. And sometimes it isn’t a what but a who. When it is other people’s children that are being introduced into your home -- be it for a birthday party, a ride sharing arrangement, a "play date", or whatever manner -- things start to get a
Childhood Safety Issues
by Lori Sciame May 2nd, 2013 | Preschool
Children of preschool age have a sense of wonder about the world. They enjoy learning about their surroundings, as well as the people who fill their lives. All parents and guardians of children this age should be extra safety conscious. To protect a naturally curious child takes vigilance; one should never become lax when it comes to safety.
Inside the Home Safety
Safety at home goes beyond electrical socket plugs and gates blocking stairs. Preschoolers also need to be taught the following:
1. Avoid the stove when mom and dad are cooking. Boiling water can cause serious burns! Hot pans from the
Inside the Home Safety
Safety at home goes beyond electrical socket plugs and gates blocking stairs. Preschoolers also need to be taught the following:
1. Avoid the stove when mom and dad are cooking. Boiling water can cause serious burns! Hot pans from the
Toddler Speech
by T Akery May 1st, 2013 | Infants/Toddlers
Toddlers are making their journey into the verbal world. At some point in their development, they turn into continuous chatterboxes. Their chatter is sometimes very hard to understand. But it is the beginning of learning how to communicate with their voice, and the time when their vocabulary starts expanding. You can help them with this new milestone in their development.
If you have any question about whether your toddler is on par for speech development, then consult your pediatrician. Speech involves several different processes including their hearing. Your toddler may need to have a physical evaluation along with other testing
If you have any question about whether your toddler is on par for speech development, then consult your pediatrician. Speech involves several different processes including their hearing. Your toddler may need to have a physical evaluation along with other testing