Children & Development

I suppose we are born with an innate ability to throw a temper tantrum. Even without seeing the behavior modeled, most kids seem to figure it out on their own anyway. If left unchecked, the...

As parents you want to be sure that you are stimulating your toddler with games that will help them to develop. This article gives a great game idea to help your toddler learn their basic shapes.

Kids grow fast and they require a lot of different furniture. First they need a bassinet, then a crib then a toddler bed and finally a bed to get them through school. Here are some tips on how to...

A developmental stage defines an age period during which certain needs, behaviors, experiences and capabilities most commonly surface. Each stage focuses energy on different tasks that pertain to...

Biting is so common in child care particularly in the toddler room. While it is developmentally appropriate at that age it still presents a safety issue in the classroom. Here are some ways to...

The physical development of a child refers to the change in attributes such as height and weight, as well as the change in ability to do such activities as crawling, walking and running. As an...

Potty-training can be a wonderful idea to a parent ready to help their child move to the next step towards being a 'big' kid but what they don't realize is how to successfully teach their child to...

When tracking a toddler's development, it's important to consider their physical development, language development and social development. Learn how to use pictures to help track a toddler's...

A great deal of change occurs in the development of a toddler, and parents should look for normal developmental changes, such as walking and talking at 12 months. Look for signs of normal...

Tantrums are caused by anger and frustration and is a normal part of child development. Young children are very selfish little people, they know what they want and they want it NOW. It's all...

Are you having trouble getting your toddler or child to go to sleep when you put them to bed? We had the same problem in our house and this simple solution works every time.

You’ve been blessed with a beautiful, little bundle. Your little bundle turns into a toddler. Your toddler turns into a child. Your child turns into a young adult. Before you know it, your...

Encouraging your child to be independent is tough, especially for a mother. No mom wants to her baby to not need her anymore, but it is important to foster a child's independence from an early age...

Paci. Binky. Sucker. Whatever your child calls his pacifier, it doesn't matter. It’s time for it to go. Everyone has a suggestion on how to break him of the pacifier, including throwing it out...

This article will show parents how to parent a preschooler and a toddler since these are two very challenging age groups. Parents will learn ways to handle needs but still giving one on one...

Having a hard time understanding you toddler. Your problems are fix. How you ask? Sign Language

Creating a lesson plan that is developmentally appropriate takes a lot of thought and preparation. There are many books that will help you choose themes and activities based on those themes. With...

You might have heard that it’s a good idea to introduce chores to your toddler as soon as he is capable of understanding and following simple directions. It may not help you get the housework done...

Numbers, letters and reading are always important lessons for children, but learning animals is fun and useful for both child and parent.

Parenting is a constant balancing act. You want your children to be helpful, but you also want the work done to your standard. Read on for some suggestions on how to raise a child who is helpful.