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Caring for a child, especially a baby or toddler, is a full-time job that requires helping them through a variety of developmental stages. Find out how to care for babies and toddlers with tips for weaning and teaching hand washing in this free video series from an experienced childcare provider.
There are 8 videos in this series:
Begin weaning your baby off the bottle when they are 12 months old. Start the process by integrating sippy cups into their routine. Learn how long it generally takes to wean a baby off the bottle in this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
Depending on your situation, tell your family you're pregnant by being honest and communicating openly. Tell close family members first with the help of this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
To tell your boss you're pregnant, schedule a time to meet with him or her privately, and talk to them about your own personal excitement. Get tips for talking about the logistics of maternity leave in this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
Teach a toddler to wash their hands by setting a good example, which means washing hands after the bathroom, before meals and after coming inside. Find out how to show a toddler hand washing by gently helping them in this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
Teach a toddler shapes by making flash cards, working with puzzles and pointing out shapes in their daily routines. Begin teaching a toddler shapes at two years old with this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
To thaw breast milk, place it in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. Learn the importance of freezing and thawing breast milk for baby's safety with this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
To wean your baby from the bottle or breast milk, the cold-turkey method may cause temper tantrums, but it will be successful in the end. Get tips for coping with a weaning baby in this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
Become a babysitter by getting certified in CPR, advertising locally, reading about childcare and assembling a resume. Get babysitting jobs with ease with the help of this free video from an experienced childcare provider.
Early childhood is a special time for both kids and parents. It is widely held that during the first few years of a person’s life, some of the most important physical and emotional aspects of development are set in place. Young children are dependent upon their mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles or grandparents to meet their needs during this time. To grow into healthy, happy adults, kids require many things, including safe surroundings, a good diet, peer interaction and a variety of experiences. In this free video series, let an experienced childcare provider give some general parenting tips. All babies have to be weaned from breast milk or the bottle, and finding the right way to do this can be tricky. Hear two different methods of weaning a baby. Also, discover how to teach a toddler hand washing and to recognize shapes. Curious about how to tell your family or boss you are pregnant? Find out easy ways to communicate openly about pregnancy. So, get some general parenting tips today!
Veronica Baragas Veronica Baragas was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and has been working with children and families for more than 10 years. Her experience includes being a full-time nanny, live-in nanny, babysitter, household manager and day care worker. Baragas now owns and operates Wiggles and Giggles, which offers home day care, babysitting services and special events.dkdk
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