Archive for the ‘Development’ Category
Disciplining your Toddler
By Jamell Andrews
For the majority of parents, finding effective ways of disciplining their toddler is incredibly difficult. Throughout a toddler’s development, he will naturally start to test the boundaries that you impose upon him. It is important to remember that establishing boundaries for your young child is extremely important, and he needs to know where these boundaries exist in order to abide by them.
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Bonding with your Baby
By Jamell Andrews
Bonding is a natural attachment that develops between parents and their children over time. While many people would like for the bonding with their child to be instantaneous, the reality is that it takes time and patience for these attachments to develop and grow.
How to Discourage Bad Habits – Climbing and Throwing
Some babies are climbers no matter how many times they are scolded and lifted down from the back of the sofa or the front gate. Baby must be provided with a safe place to play, but learning how to climb and get down safely will probably be better than constantly scolding him and lifting him down as he will end up doing it all the more just to get the attention. Read the rest of this entry »
Social Interaction with Other Babies
Generally, babies don’t want to play with other babies. If they play it is mostly with a parent. That is not to say that they should have no interaction with other babies and children. Babies and toddlers will learn how to do things by watching others do them. And having a certain amount of safe interaction with others helps them to be more social later on. Read the rest of this entry »
Teaching Baby to Feed Himself
Most babies want to try and feed themselves before too long. A toddler’s natural curiosity will make him want to hold a spoon and imitate the movements his mother makes with it. At first he will usually miss his mouth and may wipe food in his hair or ears, but parents should not stress about this messy time. The more baby is allowed to do it, the quicker he will learn the skill of actually getting that spoon into his mouth. Read the rest of this entry »
When to Start Potty Training
Some people don’t train their little ones to go on the potty until they are three. But even though it seems like a hassle at the time, children can be taught this skill much earlier. A little child who can learn to feed himself, walk and talk can certainly learn to go on the potty when necessary. And just think of all the money you will save in buying nappies or pull-ups. Read the rest of this entry »