It is important to motivate children with positive words, especially when they need to be corrected. Here are some thumb rules that can help you protect their blossoming self-esteem while gently helping them to distinguish their do's from their don’ts: Use 'No's prudently. When you use 'no' too frequently, it tends to lose their impact. Reserve the 'no's’ for serious, … [Read more...] about Encourage Good Behavior in your Toddler
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Your Toddler may Question Things
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
How can you can Deal with the Risk of Anemia in your Toddler
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
Protect your Toddler from Sunlight
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
Your Toddler’s Pronouciation will Improve
Your toddler is 83 weeks old. While his vocabulary will steadily increase, he may have some very unique pronounciations for certain words. Don't worry about this; it is because infants find some sounds more difficult to articulate than others. His pronunciation will improve as he continues to speak and listen to you speaking. … [Read more...] about Your Toddler’s Pronouciation will Improve