Archives for January 2007

Separation anxiety and bedtime fears are not the only bogeymen that plague toddlers. Simple things like loud and big moving objects, huge bodies of water, or friendly, approaching animals can trigger the fear button in children. Don't panic, scold, or ridicule them; remember it is a normal part of development. While your children are dealing with exploring this new world, here … [Read more...] about How you can Learn About your Child’s Fears and Soothe Them

Your toddler is 85 weeks old. While he generally welcomes the company of other people his excitement  could cause him to become over-boisterous. It is up to you to teach him to be gentler and more well-behaved in his interactions with others. Also supervise his interaction with other children so that he doesn't bully over them, and encourage him to share his toys … [Read more...] about Teach your Toddler to be Gentle

10 AM and 2 PM is the time of day when ultraviolet exposure is the most dangerous for your children. The risk for retinal damage from the sun's rays is greatest in children less than 10 years old. The consequences, however, become visible only when they reach adulthood. Macular degeneration, the accumulation of damage in the retina, is the leading cause of blindness from … [Read more...] about Protect your Toddler from Sunlight

Anemia is a common blood disorder caused by a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) and is characterized by lack of vitality. It is estimated that around 7 percent of children in the United States experience anemia once by the age of 18 years. The most common cause of anemia in toddlers is iron deficiency. Iron is important in the production of hemoglobin, which is a protein … [Read more...] about How can you can Deal with the Risk of Anemia in your Toddler

Your toddler is 84 weeks old. Around this time you might see the onset of the “why” phase. Everything, including anything you ask him to do, will elicit a prompt question. Try not to get irritated if too many questions keep coming your way, but respond to them patiently. … [Read more...] about Your Toddler may Question Things