Discover baby fine motor milestones from newborn to 12 months. Learn what to expect, when, and how play supports your baby’s development.
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We know the more books a parent reads to them, the more words a young child learns. Studies show that kids who get lots of books, songs, and conversations from parents each day have a much more extensive vocabulary than those who don't.
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Even if you feel uncomfortable talking with your kids about puberty and sex, try not to show it. Think back to how you first learned about these topics if you want a good chuckle–for me, it was sitting with my mom in a car in the grocery store parking lot!
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Too much time spent containers like jumpers, bouncers, and swings can slow a baby's development and cause problems later. Here's how to help your baby become strong and safely explore their world.
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As parents, it’s easy to worry about almost anything! And something like stuttering, which can affect children in many ways for many years, can understandably generate a great deal of concern. Some degree and type of stuttering can be normal for young children. How does a parent know if how their child’s speech is developing normally, or if they need help for stuttering?
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The best age to start toilet training varies from child to child. The process is usually easier if you start it a bit later! Whenever you start, keep the process positive with lots of rewards and encouragement.
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Many toddlers are resistant to potty training – and understanding why will make it easier for you to help them learn. Often, they’re just focused on playing and don’t want to stop to use the “big kid potty.” But sometimes, kids are afraid of using it. Their fears may not be obvious or make sense to you, but they’re very real to your child. Some...
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From the start, my 3 children have been very different – even when I was pregnant with them they felt different. One kicked and rolled constantly, one was so still he worried me … and one, well she just made me eat a lot of donuts!
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