Babysitting & Toddlers

Providing infant and toddler care can be overwhelming if you are new to it. Infants and toddlers need a lot of love, care, stimulation and play because these are the years that are crucial for...

The types of daycare facilities can vary greatly. Some are for a single child or small groups of children. Other daycare facilities have enough daycare professionals to allow for more than 30...

Choosing a child care method is one of the most difficult challenges that busy or working parents face. While each option has its advantages and disadvantages, nanny care offers unique and...

It happens to nearly everyone with infants and toddlers. Your child has a wet or messy diaper and you’re either out of diapers or forgot to bring one with you. Some may resort to leaving the...

I watch two children that are One and Two. They do okay entertaining each other, but their age difference makes it a little difficult to keep both interested at the same time. I found a fun and...

Teaching a toddler body parts is simple and fun. You will feel so proud when your toddler starts naming off body parts.

Biting is an unacceptable form of behavior that often occurs in playgroups, daycare or at home. Playing usually comes to an abrupt halt as soon as the biting child attacks one of his peers. Often...

Parents have to take responsibility for their children's well being and pay particular attention to how much time their kids are left in day care. More attention should be centered on problems...

Here's a way to let your child be creative and to save a memory.

Maybe you are doing a cut and paste project with your older child or maybe you are like me and do projects with daycare kids of various ages. The problem is your child wants to be involve, but of...

Does you toddler fuss every time you try to change his/her diaper? Use this very simple technique to change a diaper while the child stands in front of you. The more practice you get, the easier...

If your a parent of a toddler then you know the importance of repetition to keep your family sane and tantrum free. However, some days you want to make special and change things up just a bit. ...

The terrible twos refers to children who are two years old and the behavioral difficulties that can come with trying to manage children of this age. The terrible twos can be tough, but if you...

Starting your toddler in day care can be a challenging experience for you and your child. You've spent a considerable amount of time together and now it's time to say goodbye for a few hours a...

Starting a toddler in daycare can be a difficult experience for both the child and parents. Transitioning to a new setting can be challenging for a young child who is already old enough to realize...

Toddlers get much of their self confidence from their parents and immediate family. You really need to work at patients and understanding to teach this but it can be done.

Caring for infants and toddlers in the home can be demanding for stay at home moms but with the use of technology, the load can be much lighter. Read on to find out how.

Toddlers. They're a whole lot of energy stuffed into a small package. If you're babysitting for extra cash, helping a friend, or even if you’re a grandparent, you might feel a little daunted. The...

So keeping your calm with a toddler screaming in your ear while you are trying to do anything can be hard. But if you loose your temper they will be learning that it is okay to yell, scream and...

If you live in an area where you don't know people, don't have a lot of people, have young children and are a single parent! Here are some ways to cope with the loneliness of it all..

Do you babysit or run a daycare? Children with separation anxiety pose a challenge that requires patience and tact. Learn some tips on handling this delicate situation.

As adults, we sometimes live on autopilot when it comes to mundane tasks, such as cleaning up. While it's up to us as parents to set a good example, it's difficult for very young children to...

This article on how to make play dough at home is a recipe and few creative learning ideas that you can do with your play dough once it is made. I also have storage tips to help you get a longer...

As parents we want to know that our children are in safe hands. We all have very busy lifestyles due to work, school, or whatever the circumstances maybe that we will have to get a caregiver for...

Everyone knows the "This Little Piggy" toe wiggling nursery rhyme (This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy...

Your toddler or preschooler has just made a great piece of artwork all over the fridge. Now what? Before you kill her and pull out your hair, remember that it is repairable.

Many parents dread the thought of going shopping with their toddlers. They can't enjoy an uninterrupted dinner at a restaurant. They avoid going to house parties for fear of embarrassing temper...

If you have not already started having play dates for your child, a good age to start is around 14-15 months. At this age, toddlers start to show more interest in each other. You can still...

Toddlers are in their own unique age group with their own unique set of developmental needs. It is especially important that toddlers in group care are being engaged and have age-appropriate...

You have just moved to a new town and you haven't made any connections yet. You have a toddler, perhaps other young children as well. You'd like some time out alone and need a babysitter. What do...

You may have baby proofed a while back, but once your baby becomes a toddler, she can reach and open things that she couldn't before and it may be time to child-proof again.

Finding a trustworthy person to care for your child is one of the greatest dilemmas of modern parents. If you have suspicions that your caregiver is not what she appears to be, follow these steps...

Choosing a babysitter is one of the most anxiety-inducing tasks for new parents. It is heartbreaking to think that all babysitters will not be loving and attentive to your child, but bad...

Leaving your children on their own with a stranger for the first time can be hard for them...and you! Finding a babysitter to entrust your children to for an evening is challenging, but certainly...

There is nothing to compare with a visit from your grandchildren. Those little angels are the best people in the world--equaled only to your own children. The best thing is that you may get to...

One of the main concerns expressed by work-at-home parents is finding balance. It is often difficult, if not impossible, to juggle a successful business while meeting the needs of the children at...