Archive for the ‘Child Personalities’ Category
admin on November 10th, 2008
You will watch your children’s interests grow and change over the years. They may be interested in the vacuum cleaner at age one and enjoy pushing a toy vacuum around the house at age two. As they grow, they will develop other interests. Some interests are common for certain ages. For insta... Read More
admin on October 17th, 2008
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) refers to a group of developmental conditions that affect children and involve delays or impairments in communication and social skills. Autism is the most well-known of the PDDs, so PDDs are also known as autism spectrum disorders.
Signs of a PPD
Symptoms ... Read More
admin on September 22nd, 2008
“It’s mine!” “No way it’s mine!” Does this sound familiar to you? Sibling rivalry is very common between brothers and sisters. With siblings the simplest thing can become a competition, who gets the most cookies, attention, or toys, are just a few scenarios. Some... Read More
admin on September 13th, 2008
Watch your baby start to interact with the world!
Newborn to One Month
You’re baby will tart to smile
Baby’s first smile might be while they are sleeping
At the end of the first month smiles will be directed at you
Six to Nine Months
Increased awareness of surroundings
May develop ... Read More
admin on September 5th, 2008
Every parent is concerned with their child’s intellectual development in life. Parents want to make sure their child excels along with other children of the same age. However what happens when your clueless about how far your child should be in their developmental skills by age three? The fol... Read More
admin on August 29th, 2008
Children vary in age when they quit their naps. Usually even a ten percent ratio of children still nap at age five.
Signs your child is ready to quit:
Waking on their own in a good mood
Sleeping 11-12 hours a night
Consistent behavior all day, even without a nap
It’s becoming a battle for t... Read More
admin on August 29th, 2008
Most parents have to change wet sheets at some point or other, but children generally have complete bladder control by about five years of age. Some, however, fall prey to wetting the bed well into later childhood, a condition known as primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE).
Research shows PNE has a stron... Read More
admin on August 29th, 2008
It’s normal for babies to discover their genitals just as they discover the rest of their bodies – and if touching them feels good, they will repeat it. It’s nothing to worry about and it’s best to simply take no notice.
While touching their genitals is completely natural in youn... Read More
admin on August 18th, 2008
First Day at Kindergarten:
Your kindergartner may be excited about going to ‘big school’ but it’s a big step up from spending his days at home with you or whiling away the hours playing with his preschool buddies…
Friendship Skills:
Sharing can be the key to making friends, so get your chil... Read More
admin on August 10th, 2008
The Wallflower
Your shy child may be anxious on unfamiliar terrain and may be more an observer than a joiner. Since new situations can be hard for slow-to-warm-up children, give them time to feel at ease.
Let them (literally) lean on you. When they are meeting someone new, hold your toddler in you... Read More