Bunny My Honey How Bunny loves his mommy in this adorable book! And Mommy adores her little one. But one day Bunny runs too far on his own and gets lost in the deep woods. A sweet, reassuring book by the illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You. Baby Faces Full of crisp, color photographs, Baby Faces captures … Read more about 14 Great Classic Books Must-Have for Every Child’s Library
The Basics Just as all people must learn to crawl before they can walk, children must attain certain milestones before they can become part of the world of words. Parents can do much to help unlock the magical realm of reading. When your baby is even just days old, there are steps you an take … Read more about Tips for Developing Pre-Reading Skills in Young Children
Healthy foods that kids will actually eat! Oscar Dip As “guacamole,” author Barnes’ son wasn’t interested in this dip. But once she called it “Oscar Dip” after the green lovable monster from Sesame Street, he was hooked. The lime juice and cilantro give this salsa a sweet instead of spicy flavor. Increase the onion for those … Read more about Mmm, Organic! 3 Smart Toddler Snacks
Learning about your child’s temperament can help you decide. As parents, we want the best care possible for our children. This can make choosing appropriate childcare for your son or daughter time consuming, but rest assured—if you do your homework, you’re likely to find a suitable setting for your little one. Parents often look for a … Read more about Which Childcare Is the Best Match for Your Child?
Children are very different from one another. Some thrive in environments filled with people. They talk to anyone the meet. They tell stories, and they may even sing their latest song for a delighted group of onlookers. Other children, though, are overwhelmed by a room full of new people, let alone one new person who … Read more about 12 Solutions for Your Shy Child
Reading Time As I read to my son over the first two years of his life, I often wondered how he interpreted the words, the pictures, and my tone of voice. When he lay on my lap at eight weeks, gazing at a bathrobe and a sandbox in Lucy Cousins’ Maisy’s Colors, how did he process these … Read more about Read Your Children a Story—and Boost Their Brainpower
Next time your child plays with his mashed potatoes and peas, he may just be demonstrating his creativity. “Kids express themselves with food,” explains Sandra Nissenberg, a registered dietitian and author of several books on children’s nutrition. Most children show an interest in cooking as young as age two—the key is to find the best … Read more about Play with Your Food! Cooking with Toddlers
Tips on how to understand and accept your child’s temperament. One of my mother’s favorite stories recounts a family trip to Sea World when I was four, and my brother was two and a half. We were walking through the park when suddenly, we were approached by a man dressed in a penguin costume. I … Read more about Parenting Your Child’s Temperament: Part One
If we work hard to raise empathetic children, they’ll develop a sense of inner strength that will protect them against outside influences beckoning them away from the proper choices. Empathy and “benevolent selfishness” are two intertwined traits that make up the heart of self-directed children — those who rely on their own inner voices rather … Read more about Teaching Children Empathy: A Guide to Developing Empathy in Children
How Kids’ Playgroups Can Benefit You and Your Baby. Playgroups for toddlers help with development and socialization. But they are also beneficial for mom! Sue had her first two children at the same time most of her friends were having babies. She had a strong support system of friends and family with whom she could … Read more about Playgroups for Toddlers: Learning Through Play