Below are some of the typical milestones to expect as your child grows. Between 12-18 months, your child will: Eat ground, mashed, or chopped table foods (including soft pieces of meat) by 15 months Use her tongue well to move …
Right from birth, children are aware of their surroundings and want to explore them. As your child plays and interacts with the people and objects around him, he learns about his body, his home, and the world around him. Below …
Gross Motor development involves the larger, stronger muscle groups of the body. In early childhood, it is the development of these muscles that enable the baby to hold his/her head up, sit, crawl and eventually walk, run and skip. Between …
Playing is one of the most important things you can do with your child. The time you spend playing together gives your child lots of different ways and times to learn. It also helps your child: Build confidence Feel loved, …
Homemade games and free activities at home are a great way to keep children entertained, and to help them learn and grow. They needn’t cost a cent. And they can really fire up your child’s creativity. It’s easy to come …
Encourage them to make choices. One of our goals as parents is really to raise people who can make good decisions, so beginning early can help foster self-reliance.Toddlers can decide what outfit to wear or what they want for snack. …
Playing outdoors is a form of exercise that promotes well-being and wholesome physical development. Children are naturally drawn to active play outdoors: it allows them to explore their environment, develop muscle strength and coordination, and gain self-confidence. Playing actively outdoors …
Milestones and general oral care tips: Infants with no teeth – Wipe with moist cloth or gauze square twice a day (morning and bedtime) After teeth – Use child’s toothbrush with a small amount (1/2 pea sized) amount of non-fluoride …
Toddlers are little explorers who learn by doing. Play gives your child a great opportunity to develop and practice new skills at her own pace by following her unique interests. The toys and playthings your child has available to her …