According to Psychology Today, one of a parent's biggest responsibilities is to teach your child independence. While your child will not fully be independent until they reach adulthood, it is important to ensure your child learns how to do things on their own as they develop. This should be an easy process if you support it, because toddlers love learning new skills and enjoy … [Read more...] about Encouraging Independence In Toddlers
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Baby Brain Building Games Help Children 5 And Under Learn And Develop
Babies are really miraculous, wonderful gifts. They make you slow down and appreciate the world in a whole new way- as a parent. You develop a new sense of responsibility with the realization that this little human is depending on you for everything! You will be amazed as your baby grows and passes developmental milestones so quickly. Your child’s brain grows the fastest from … [Read more...] about Baby Brain Building Games Help Children 5 And Under Learn And Develop
Portable Ultrasound Stadiometer With Growth Development Stages App
Do you ever wonder how your child's growth and development compares with the CDC growth chart for boys and girls 2-20? Most people like to get a general idea of how their child's growth development stages compare with others to see if it is "normal" or "on track". This can be especially valuable if there are health concerns or weight concerns. Well, there is a brand new … [Read more...] about Portable Ultrasound Stadiometer With Growth Development Stages App
Baby And Toddler Milestones Guide
Today I'm going to talk about a more serious topic: child developmental milestones and delays. We all want our young ones to grow up strong and healthy. But what about those times when we are noticing our child isn’t meeting toddler milestones or isn’t as far a long as his/her classmates? What are some of the factors we should be on the alert for? What should we do? Hopefully, … [Read more...] about Baby And Toddler Milestones Guide
Your Child’s Piggy Bank Can Help Stop Child Hunger
Your child's piggy bank can be a great source of learning. Piggy banks are great teaching tools for teaching kids about saving money but they can also be used for teaching kids compassion. Just imagine how powerful it would be for them to learn that their piggy bank can help stop child hunger! The Power Of The Piggy Bank Remember when kids had piggy banks? When I was … [Read more...] about Your Child’s Piggy Bank Can Help Stop Child Hunger
Cognitive Development Through Play: Why Playing Matters
Playtime is fun time but it is also learning time. Cognitive development through play comes easily and naturally to kids as they interact with the world around them. I personally believe that not only do kids learn through play but it also creates a love of learning if playtime is fostered. I am talking about all kinds of cognitive learning through building and making and … [Read more...] about Cognitive Development Through Play: Why Playing Matters
Importance of Healthy Diet and Exercise- Critical for Child Development
In the past I've talked about the importance of childhood development and being aware of important developmental milestones as well as what to do when you notice your child isn't meeting critical milestones. Today, I'm going to be addressing the importance of a healthy diet and exercise in early childhood development as well as the effects it has later on in life. Healthy … [Read more...] about Importance of Healthy Diet and Exercise- Critical for Child Development