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Learning about ages and stages of development can help parents better understand and facilitate their child’s development.

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As parents it is our responsibility to help our children learn to manage their behavior and control their emotions in appropriate ways.

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Healthy Eating: Snack Tips For Children
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Healthy Eating: Snack Tips For Children

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
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Talking and Singing to Your Baby

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
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Praise

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
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How To Avoid Tragedy In The Backseat

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
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ADHD

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
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Dealing with Children’s Fears

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
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Teething

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
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Dealing Effectively With Your Moody Teen

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
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Your Baby’s Sleep Patterns

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 […]

What Should Parents Expect
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What Should Parents Expect

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. When parents see their children’s rapid development, oftentimes we expect [...]
What Every Child Needs
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What Every Child Needs

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 child needs to give them the very best start in [...]
Welcoming A New Baby
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Welcoming A New Baby

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 or return to behaviors that were more appropriate when they [...]

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