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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While some basic academic skills (being able to talk, understand sounds letters make, and identify numbers, directions, colors, and shapes) will help, being ready for school isn’t just about academic readiness.
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One of my favorite things about well-child visits with kids of all ages is reviewing growth curves with their family. It’s a privilege to watch a child grow from an infant into a teenager! Your pediatrician uses growth curves as a tool to understand your child’s growth. There are different growth charts based on age and gender assigned at birth. The most commonly used growth...
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When one of my sons is focusing hard he chews on something – often his T-shirt collar or his earbuds. Another cracks his knuckles. These habits drive me nuts!
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When my kids were toddlers, bedtime was usually pretty rough! At the end of a full day of child-care, my kids would often dissolve into tears, start screaming, and need hugs all at the same time while I tried to get their pajamas on and their teeth brushed. As a parent, trying to navigate this mix of emotions at bedtime – or any time of...
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Five-year-old children are becoming very independent and this can be quite the challenge for their parents! One way that you may see this increasing independence is through their use of selective hearing.
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Now your child is beginning to feel more like a big kid and will want to “help” you! They will be interested in anything you are doing and can learn from being a part of your day so give them their own playthings in the kitchen or near the laundry and they can be a part of it all. They can also learn to get...
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