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Talking With Your Preschooler

Talking With Your Preschooler

Author PAL
As your child moves beyond the toddler years her language skills improve and attention span lengthens. These developmental advances now make it possible to hold sustained conversations. Instead of talking in simple phrases, which may have been more appropriate for her when she was a
Talking and Singing to Your Baby

Talking and Singing to Your Baby

Author PAL
Why is it important to talk and sing to your baby? Your baby learns about his world primarily through you, the parent! By communicating through speech, touch and shared attention you not only develop a special bond with your baby, but also influence her intellectual,
Praise

Praise

Author PAL
Children learn who they are and what they are like from other people. The ways in which parents and other adults treat a child largely determines how that child feels about himself. It is essential to a child’s self esteem and feelings of self worth
Dealing with Children’s Fears

Dealing with Children’s Fears

Author PAL
Children’s fears are a common, natural aspect of development. They tend to change as children mature and grow. Below are some common childhood fears and what you can do to help. Infancy: Emerging fears of strangers and separation from parents Toddler: Fears of monsters, weather,
Dealing Effectively With Your Moody Teen

Dealing Effectively With Your Moody Teen

Author PAL
Ups and downs during the teen years are typical but not always easy. One minute your teen is laughing with you and the next he is stomping off in anger. Parenting during these turbulent times can be challenging and frustrating for both you and your
Your Baby’s Sleep Patterns

Your Baby’s Sleep Patterns

Author PAL

Most newborns will sleep 16-18 hours per day. However, they usually sleep in 2-3 hour increments– even at night. While this may mean that the parents don’t get their usual 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, it’s what is healthiest for the baby. Babies wake up

What Should Parents Expect

What Should Parents Expect

Author PAL
It is truly remarkable what babies and young children can do. Little ones are learning, growing, and changing at an astonishing rate. However, because of what has been learned about children’s development, we know there are many things they are not yet capable of doing.
What Every Child Needs

What Every Child Needs

Author PAL
The first three years of life are the most critical for overall healthy development. It is important for parents to start as soon as possible to build the foundation that will help their children reach their full potential. Following is a list of things every
Welcoming A New Baby

Welcoming A New Baby

Author PAL
The arrival of a new sibling can be difficult for children of any age, but especially so for toddlers and preschoolers. At this young age they are not able to identify or express their emotions with words. Therefore, many children will begin to act out
Weaning Your Child From the Pacifier

Weaning Your Child From the Pacifier

Author PAL
A pacifier is often a child’s first and most precious possession. It offers comfort, satisfies an infant’s need to suck, provides a sense of security, and oftentimes, peace to parents. However, there may come a time when as a parent, you feel it necessary to
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