Toddlers & Development

Starting early teaching kids the joys of reading will help them as they get older and into school. Studies show kids that read often and well are more successful, more well rounded and do better...

The so called "terrible two's" are not always the result of a bratty toddler and usually happen much earlier than the day he or she turns two! This is because he or she is now aware of...

As a parent, there are moments when warning bells go off—times when you notice that your child might be having trouble grasping certain skills that their peers seem to have mastered.

The nickname "the terrible twos" says it all. Toddlers are challenging and exciting at the very same time. For parents, learning a few simple tricks can be the secret to building a strong...

The PBS television series "Sesame Street" has provided educational programming for children since 1969. This critically acclaimed children's show features a unique combination of puppets (called...

Pre-school is definitely a big step in both your child's life and yours, you want to be sure that both of you are ready for it. Going from dependant to independent is a good change, but it is...

Babies are naturally wired to learn language from the moment they are born, but there are a few easy things parents can do to help children develop language skills at an accelerated rate. My baby...

Do you find it hard to get things done around the house when you have a two year old? I know I did! That is, until I found out that two year olds love to help mommy. Here are some simple things...

Some of the most important educational development of a child's life occurs before their seventh birthday. Because of the importance of these early years for future development, it is important...

For 2-year-olds, activities that help them learn about the world around them are the start of science awareness. Plan activities that help them group objects, build a science vocabulary, and learn...

Language development in toddlers can be rapid; sometimes it seems like kids go to bed knowing a few simple sentences and wake up full-fledged talkers. The range of "normal" speech development...

Toddlers are notorious for their short attention span, so it's hard to get them to sit still and focus for any amount of time. This leads to frustrated parents wondering if their child will ever...

Art projects for toddlers help boost creativity, increase fine motor skills and introduce social interaction. Working on art projects with your child can be both educational and fun. To make the...

Preschool programs are important stepping stones in kindergarten preparation. The goals of these programs are to prepare a child for the school experience. A child who is used to playing with...

Most preschoolers love to create special art projects, and summertime is the perfect time to get outdoors and pursue some messier activities. In addition to the beautiful weather, the outdoor...

Your toddler may not remember everything you teach him during these formative years, but your interactions will act as building blocks to help him develop his memory as he grows. It's important to...

Although he is very young, your toddler learns many different skills as he interacts with the world around him. Each child develops at his own pace, but this is the age when he learns to walk,...

Your child's behavior is an important indication of their development. If you are able to carefully monitor the way he behaves, you can see whether he is on track.

According to the Autism Society of America, one in every 150 American children is diagnosed with autism. The disorder affects more boys than girls. There are currently over 1.5 million Americans...

Entertaining a toddler while you work at a home office can be a whole other job. But if you use this plan you can keep that toddler entertained while you get your work done.

A child’s growth and her moral development is a parent’s responsibility. Modeling self-restraint by using patience rather than anger is a necessary tool while disciplining your son or daughter’s...

Toddlers should learn to put their toys away when they learn to pull them out. Making it fun will encourage your child to help. It's much easier for them if everything has a place.

I've always loved the idea of measuring the growth of our kids and the memories shared from seeing the dates and marks along the way. Since our family currently lives in a rented apartment, it was...

Are you ready to wean your child from the "binky"? I have a great way to try. As always with children, this takes much needed patience and nurturing to succeed.

For small children, playing is learning. It is how they make connections to the world around them, how they express what they are feeling, and how they show what they already know and understand....

Children develop language at different rates. To understand your own child's language development, it helps to know typical milestones to make sure she is on the right track.

Baby Einstein DVDs may not be worth buying for their educational value. Does Baby Einstein increase the vocabulary of toddlers?

Properly developed motor skills make everyday life easier. The ability to move fingers and hands to complete everyday tasks requires practice and development. Developing these fine motor skills...

If you want your kids to succeed in life then you need to teach them to love reading! Reading is an essential part of everyday life. Fostering a love of reading can be one of the greatest things...

I once met a man at a Derek Walcott conference and he said to me that if I’m not ready to be unselfish, then I ‘m not ready to be a mother. I never saw that man again. I don’t even remember his...

Teaching preschool can be a challenge. Teachers need to have fun ideas that keep little ones interested in learning, even if the learning is taught in small blocks of time. To keep little minds...

How to teach toddlers to be polite. To show toddlers that life is not all about taking, but giving. This is to show toddlers that words are very important. It is to give toddlers an example to...

Every parent wants their child to succeed in school. A child is more likely to excel in kindergarten if he or she has already mastered the fundamentals, thereby starting school with a feeling of...

The growing independence of toddlers will be evident this year as they want to do more for themselves. Give them the opportunity to enhance such fine motor skills as self-feeding and brushing...

Toddlers develop cognitively at a fast rate. Their cognition--or thinking skills--become steadily more complex. Children between the ages of 1 and 3 develop language skills, social awareness, and...

As human beings we develop at no greater pace or more fully than during the first six years of life. Specific areas of the brain are forming connections constantly and by the end of early...

As children transition from being an infant to becoming a toddler, parents will notice tremendous change in appearance and development in one-year-olds. No longer completely dependent on his...

Every parent that has a child in some type of service feels overwhelmed. It's easy to cope if you follow these steps.

Your two to five year old child will delight in the independence this activity teaches for putting their own shoes on the correct feet. They will be able to put their own shoes on the correct...

Weekly lesson plans for toddlers should include a collection of topics, projects and ideas that all focus on a specific theme. If multiple approaches are used to teach the main concept, it will...

A child is the most curious being on earth. Imagination, anticipation, and imitation fills the minds of children, who are anxiously waiting to be molded. Children learn and are shaped through...

It's important to engage toddlers with activities that help their creative development. These activities also will nurture them emotionally and intellectually. Creative activities are often messy,...

This is an easy three-step process than can easily become more advanced for older children by having them be more involved in each stop. Great for “Under the Sea” themed activities.

Directions for making a cute alligator craft to help preschoolers with letter recognition. The kids love making the alligator and having their hands covered in paint!

In my article you will be able to explore the thinking process of a visually impaired toddler, While not all children are the same, Ive learned through my child being visually impaired what seem's...

It does not take lots of money to give your kids a head-start on literacy! Just look around and be resourceful!

If you want your children to have a love for reading, you should start when they are young. From your child’s earliest age, you can make book reading an interactive and fun experience. Here are...

I promise you, I tried every last trick in the book to get rid of my daughter's binky, but they didn't work. My daughter seemed to be loosing her binky every other day and instead of weaning her...

People are always amazed by how many words my daughter can say. She has a pretty big vocabulary. I believe that one of the reasons for this is because her parents have spent a lot of time...

Infants can begin getting teeth as early as three months. This is just the beginning of their baby teeth which can continue to come in through the toddler years. The molars are not the first teeth...