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Preparing your child for vaccinations can be a challenge. (Are there statistics on people who are scared of vaccinations and needles? A lot of this may have a root in childhood experiences.) Recently, I’d given my son his school entry boosters, which are usually given to kids who are 4-6 years of age. Since I…
When children learn skills such as organization, sequencing of tasks, and follow-through, they sometimes need lots of reminders! It might feel like a slow process to you as the parent, but it helps to remember that these skills are being built from the ground up as you model them to your little ones. Why do…
Here it comes again. You hear the little voices in the other room start to get louder and higher and you know yet another sibling fight is ramping up. “Why do they fight all the time?” you think to yourself as you prepare to intervene for the seventeenth time today. If you recognize this scenario,…
For many parents, car trips with a toddler can be an anxiety-inducing experience. For some toddlers, the motion of being in a car can cause them to become nauseous and start vomiting. This can make for a stressful situation for both parent and child, but there are ways to help your toddler cope with the…
Picky eating is a common problem for toddlers, but it can be dealt with. Parents should know that picky eating is not abnormal and that children will outgrow the phase. Most of all, parents should remember to keep their cool when dealing with a picky eater and not make a big deal about it in…
Bringing your toddler to a barber shop or salon to get a haircut is not an easy task. So if you’ve tried it and your toddler cried at some point – or your toddler ended up with hair askew, it’s not your fault! This is quite common! From getting your toddler to sit still on…
Encouraging young kids to share is an important way to help your children develop social and emotional skills. When kids learn to share, they learn how to take turns, cooperate with others, and think about others’ feelings. This can set them up for a lifetime of success in relationships. Sharing is so important that when…
Are you taking your toddler to the dentist soon, and you’re worried about what will happen? Or have you tried taking your toddler to the dentist, but it didn’t work out? Maybe it was a struggle even just to get your toddler to sit on the dental chair and open the mouth for the dentist…
On the first day of school, most kids are excited and happy. However, the prospect of being away from home for the first time may be too much for young children and many feel anxious or scared. If your child cries on the first day of school, don’t worry – there are plenty of positive…
“Special time is priceless because it symbolizes the parent’s unconditional love for the child.” – B.J. Howard One of the best things that parents can do for their children is to spend special time together. Research has proven that special time is good for your child’s wellbeing and development. In this article, we’ll discuss why…