Archives for November 2007

Fred and Ramona are getting ready for Jacob’s entry into  toddlerhood. Their baby seems to be mastering new skills every day. Yesterday he was trying to pull himself up at the kitchen table. Today he’s pushing a chair around the living room—and  walking! He’s not steady on his feet, but Ramona and Fred know that he’ll soon be harder to … [Read more...] about Growing Up Big and Strong

All parents have days when they feel bad. Lots of things can go wrong. Your baby may be sick. You may feel tired after school or work. You may wish you weren’t tied down to a baby. You may feel scared about paying your bills. Everybody feels bad sometimes. Learning to cope with these feelings is part of living a healthy life. If you feel so bad … [Read more...] about When You Feel Bad

Your baby has a need to explore. It’s how she learns about her world and the things in it. Sometimes though, this need can get her into trouble. She wants to touch, taste and hold everything—even dangerous or delicate things. You have to set limits for your baby. You want her to explore. But you can’t let her hurt herself or damage things in your … [Read more...] about Guidance and Discipline

Sometimes when a baby cries, a parent will shake the baby. The parent may think that shaking is not as bad as hitting or spanking. Some parents handle a baby too roughly in play. Never shake a baby. Babies have large heads and weak neck muscles. Brain tissue is very fragile. Sudden motion can damage brain cells. When an adult shakes a baby in anger, the force … [Read more...] about Never Shake Your Baby

It can be a blanket, a stuffed toy or a silky rag. In any form, it offers your baby comfort and security. It is a substitute you—faithful, loving and accepting. Security comfort objects are sometimes called loveys, blankeys or other made-up names. Usually babies between nine and 12 months choose their loveys. Once chosen, the lovey may be a part of … [Read more...] about Security Comfort Objects—Loveys