Archives for January 2007

While most toddlers learn to fall asleep alone, others wake up frequently and find it difficult to get back to sleep.  There is no right or wrong way of putting a toddler to sleep. Healthy diet patterns, lots of love and affection, and a stress free life can be positive factors influencing your toddlers’ sleep. The knowledge that they are secure in their room with their … [Read more...] about Cope with a Toddler who is a Light Sleeper

At first, it may seem a little disconcerting to hear your children say “no.” As a parent, you should quickly get used to it, as it is soon going to become your toddlers’ favorite word. Saying ‘no’ is sometimes their only way to assert their dominance. Back-talk, refusals, and tantrums may actually be experiments tried out by your children to explore their limits. They wish … [Read more...] about Tips to Assert Yourself without Hurting Your Toddler

Your toddler is 61 weeks old. And he's engaged in an intent exploratory excursion of your home. To the extent possible, don’t restrain him while he goes about his business, but keep a watchful eye on him at all times. If this means that you are doing nothing apart from trailing behind him the whole day long, at least you are doing it for your baby’s good. … [Read more...] about Your Toddler Loves to Explore

Most children are fascinated by the possibilities of a pencil or crayon stub and become engrossed in their activity as they scribble away for hours. As a parent, you may find this a heaven-sent solution to keep your kids quiet and relaxed in their own self-contained zone.However, you may worry that your child is obsessed with this one activity, and wish he or she would play at … [Read more...] about Know Why Toddlers Love to Scribble

Adenoviruses are viruses affecting both humans and animals and were initially isolated in human adenoids (tonsils)—hence the name. The infections caused by these viruses tend to cause illnesses mainly in your toddlers’ respiratory system. Children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years are most commonly susceptible to these infections.The common cold is the most typical … [Read more...] about Does Adenovirus pose a Threat to Your Toddler