Archives for January 2007

Your toddler is  75 weeks old. By now he will have begun to understand - and accept - your authority. However, occassionally  he may  still decide to test the boundaries by defying you, just to see how far he can go. … [Read more...] about Your Toddler may Test your Limits

Taking care of children is a high-stress job. Parents realize this today as they deal with their toddlers’ curiosities, their wishful natures and their short attention spans. So it’s quite understandable when things get very frustrating. One simple and positive solution to this problem involves an approach through play. As a parent, you will find that learning to play with your … [Read more...] about Keep your Toddler Busy at Play

Kids whine when they are hungry, tired, bored or if they are sick. But they also whine when they need attention from their parents. Parents tend to worry, and not without good reason, that their children will grow up to be whiners and never be anything less than miserable in their behavior.Give positive attention to non-whiny behaviors and learn to practice refusals calmly … [Read more...] about What you Can Do to Nip the Whining Habit in the Bud

Your toddler is 74 weeks old. As his awareness grows he will try to understand the bigger picture – how things relate to each other, or how one thing causes an effect on another. You can anticipate a phase marked by fascination for light switches, door latches, water faucets, and the like. … [Read more...] about Your Toddler is Inquisitive about Things

Traveling can be a great idea and a first step towards introducing your children to the world outside. It can also be the beginning for your toddlers’ formative memories.Compared to adults and teens, infants and young toddlers are the easiest to travel with, given any mode of transportation—be it on the road or by plane. Babies at this age are perfectly happy provided they are … [Read more...] about Take a Trip with your Toddler