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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 toddler, you can now express complete ideas. Following is a [...]
Healthy Eating: Snack Tips For Children

Healthy Eating: Snack Tips For Children

Author PAL

Breakfast, lunch and dinner typically make up a child’s daily diet. Although children’s diets are made up of structured meals, snacks find their way into the routine. Snacks are typically low in nutrition but they don’t always have to be. Snacks have the potential to support or improve your child’s eating routine. Here are some […]

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, emotional, and social growth. Infants NEED one on one interaction [...]
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 to hear encouraging words every day! One of the most [...]
How To Avoid Tragedy In The Backseat

How To Avoid Tragedy In The Backseat

Author PAL
Each year we hear of parents that are faced with the tragic accidental deaths of children who have been left alone in hot cars. From a few seconds to a few minutes, a child is put at risk whenever left unattended in any situation. Other car related accidents involve older children climbing unknowingly in a [...]
ADHD

ADHD

Author PAL

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or more commonly called ADHD, is defined as continuous behaviors such as inattentiveness, over-activity, and impulsivity. ADHD has become one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavior disorders. If you suspect that your child may be exhibiting signs of ADHD, create a journal or diary listing all your concerns. Then begin […]

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, dark places and big, often hairy animals School age: Isolation, [...]
Teething

Teething

Author PAL
Teething, like other developmental milestones, does not happen at exactly the same time for all babies. However, most parents can expect to see their baby's first tooth between 4 and 7 months of age. If your baby does not have any teeth by his first birthday, you may want to talk with your child's pediatrician. [...]
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 teen. It requires a great deal of patience and understanding [...]
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 frequently because they have shorter sleep cycles. As adults we […]

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