Children & Development Videos

Dear Moms, This article validates that you are NOT alone! Giving up the Paci is a hard process on your children and us! We never talk about the mom's feelings and this article talks about the...

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...

It can be challenging to keep kids in car seats or booster seats, so it's important for parents to provide breaks for young children on long drives. Find out how to distract kids to keep them in...

When considering spine development in toddlers, it's important to look at their posture and to make sure that they are free from the possibility of serious harm. Discover how muscle development...

It can be difficult for parents to keep their childrens' hands clean, so it's important to make sure that hand washing happens regularly and that hand washing is fun. Distract children when...

The seven-year itch refers to the notion that married couples often start pursuing other relationships after seven years. Learn about dealing with the seven-year itch through communication with...

Traveling with toddlers can be a challenging thing to do, so it's important to bring plenty of toys that can be used in the car, such as stuffed animals. Discover ways to use singing to make...

Adoption affects children in fairly predictable ways, and it's important for adopting parents to take care of all of the physical, emotional and mental needs of adopted children. Find out why it'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...

When filling out an application to a daycare, make sure to review all of the information so that it's clear what is being asked. Find out why nothing should be left off of a daycare application...

In order to stop fingernail biting, it's important to understand why that behavior is occurring. Learn about changing the texture or temperature of fingernails to make them less comfortable to...

The primary benefit of outdoor childcare centers is that children get to partake in physical activities. Find out how the outdoors appeals to the senses and cognitive development of children with...

Fun Easter games that toddlers can play include Easter egg hunts, coloring Easter eggs and dressing up as Easter bunnies. Incorporate physical activity into fun Easter games with help from a...

Eczema, a itchy skin condition, may be caused by soy based formula that can produce allergies in infants; however, the odds are extremely small. Learn more about eczema and soy based formulas with...

Fat content in infant formula is important to the brain development of premature babies, but there is no research that links the benefits of fat content to full-term infant health. Discover more...

Three main sources of ingredients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) are found in commercial infant formula. Find out more about the ingredients of commercial infant formula with tips from a...

Organic baby formula can be made without artificial fertilizers, pesticides or other chemicals; however, there is no research that supports whether or not it is better for baby. Learn more about...

Because of the isoflavones that are found in soy formula, some babies may be allergic and develop a variety of intestinal side effects. Learn more about soy formula side effects with tips from a...

The three most common carbohydrates that are used in infant formula are lactose, maltodextrin and corn syrup. Find out more information about the carbohydrates in infant formula with tips from a...

Basic guidelines for storing breast milk are to use a clean container, refrigerate for 24 hours or less and freeze for no more than 72 hours. Learn more about storing breast milk with tips from a...

When giving a baby whole milk, make sure they have used formula or breast milk for at least 12 months. Find out more about when to give a baby whole milk with tips from a practicing pediatrician...

The history of Gerber baby foods starts in 1927, and it has evolved into a global company that controls 83 percent of United States market share. Learn more about the history of Gerber with tips...

Introduce solid foods to a baby when they're four to six months old, and let them try soft foods, such as oatmeal or rice. Discover more about how to introduce a baby to solid foods with tips from...

To begin a baby on kid friendly finger foods, pick foods that dissolve instantly in saliva, such as Cheerios, biscuits or stewed vegetables. Learn more about kid friendly finger foods with tips...

A recent study has linked regular baby food to contaminates, such as pesticides, antibiotics and hormones, which can be avoided by feeding babies organic baby food. Discover more about the...

Around six months, babies develop the ability to pick up food, which is the first step to eating finger foods. Find out more about when babies can eat finger foods with tips from a practicing...

Soy infant formula contains isoflavones, which is a concern to many parents because it has been linked to reproductive abnormalities. However, learn the truth about soy infant formula with tips...

When deciding whether to use cloth or disposable diapers on an infant, certain considerations should be made, such as the cost, comfort, convenience and environment. Find out how to choose between...

When babies develop in the womb, different trimesters mark the stages of development, which can be effected by prescription drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. Discover how a baby develops in the womb...

As a baby develops, recognize the common milestones, such as gross motor skills, fine motor skills, communication, interpersonal skills and problem solving. Learn to recognize these developmental...

Understand that infant development goals should be different for every baby, and it is important to look at the longterm picture, which combines improving motor skills, communication and problem...

Rather than buying expensive infant development toys, use common household items, like pots, pans, spoons, brightly colored objects and various textures, to enhance infant development. Find out...

From two months on, an infant's emotional development depends on the parents' ability to hold, talk and touch their baby as much as possible. Encourage infant emotional development with tips from...

Parents can help their infant's development by focusing on five categories, which are gross motor skills, fine motor kills, communication, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills. Learn to...

Stretch the hamstrings of a child suffering from growing pains to add support to the thigh muscle. Exercise the hamstrings with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging a child suffering from growing pains, use the palms to fluff the calf muscles and stimulate the area. Massage the calves with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on...

To massage the calf muscles of a child suffering from growing pains, open the fingers wide and use the palms to perform the raking stroke massage technique. Perform a raking stroke with tips from...

To massage the calf muscles of a child suffering from growing pains, use the thumb and slowly glide down the muscle to stimulate the area. Massage using the thumb with tips from a childcare...

Stretch the quadriceps of a child suffering from growing pains to warm the leg muscles and relieve stress. Stretch the quads with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

Stretch the back thigh of a child suffering from growing pains to stimulate the area and cause deep relaxation. Exercise the thigh muscles with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video...

Stretch the ankles and feet of a child suffering from growing pains to stimulate the muscles and alleviate stress. Exercise the ankles and feet with tips from a childcare specialist in this free...

Children may experience growing pains in their legs, knees and growth plates. Learn more about growing pains with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging a child with growing pains, use natural and organic oil to avoid accidental consumption. Gather appropriate massage materials with tips from a childcare specialist in this free...

When massaging children with growing pains, make sure the child is feeling well to avoid discomfort. Learn more safety tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

Remove rings and jewelry before massaging a child with growing pains to provide a more comfortable experience. Create a comfortable massage setting with tips from a childcare specialist in this...

Before massaging children with growing pains, make sure to relax and remove stress to provide a more positive experience. Relax the body with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on...

Before massaging a child with growing pains, make sure to get their permission and to give them a chance to say 'yes' or 'no' to receiving touch. Get permission and begin massaging with tips from...

When massaging a child with growing pains, try using oil to warm up the hands for a positive touching sensation. Warm up the hands with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging a child with growing pains, walk the hands down the length of the calf to warm the muscles and back leg area. Massage the calf muscles with tips from a childcare specialist in this...

I am a firm believer in the idea that children can learn just about anything at any age, if given the opportunity. I taught my first daughter her ABCs very early. She could recognize and point out...