Infant Toddler Development
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How to Wean a Child From a Pacifier
By: Michielle Beck
If it's time to wean a child off of a pacifier, there are several ways it can be done. Doing it in the least traumatic way can benefit the parent-child relationship. more...
Reasons Why Children are Afraid of the Dark
By: Michielle Beck
Many young children fear the dark. Some worry about monsters under the bed, while others fear dying, ghosts, or aliens. Anxiety in children is common and treatable. more...
Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
By: Rachel Lister
Moving a toddler from the crib to a toddler bed or twin bed is a big step and one that many parents approach with trepidation. more...
By: Cheryl Metzger
Hearing parents are turning towards baby sign as a means to communicate with their babies. Find out what the new trend is about! more...
By: Brittany Stewart
How to identify the symptoms and the methods to help soothe a teething baby. more...
Communicating With Babies Using Sign Language
By: Brittany Stewart
Babies can learn to speak through sign language, learning skills which will enable them to effectively communicate with parents well before learning to talk. more...
Children Show Signs of Depression Early in Life
Study in Canada suggests that depressions seems to have no mercy on age, with signs showing up in children as young as six months. more...
How to Help Children Establish Friendships
By: Jayne Elliott
A toddler who is sociable will settle into school with ease and find learning a more enjoyable experience. more...
Benefits of Signing With Your Baby
By: Emily Stellfox
Baby sign language has recently become very popular. Learn what benefits children really gain from baby sign language and how the process works to increase communication. more...
Average Newborn Baby Weight and Length
By: Megan B. Wyatt
Babies grow rapidly after birth, and the average infant triples his birth weight by his first birthday and grows about one inch per month during the first year more...
Infant Early Learning Programs
By: Brittany Stewart
Promote infant skills and development by introducing early learning activities for babies. more...
Help Baby Get Ready for Talking
While many parents feel anxious waiting for those first words, there are actually activities parents can do with baby to get them ready for talking. more...
Average Age of a Baby's First Smile
By: Megan B. Wyatt
A baby's first smile is an eagerly awaited moment by parents and caretakers, but caregivers do not have to wait too long: a baby's first smile occurs around one month. more...
Average Age of a Baby's First Word
By: Megan B. Wyatt
Infants communicate through a variety of means before speaking their first words. The average age a baby says his first word is between 10-15 months. more...
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