When a baby starts to walk, he unofficially becomes a toddler. When most people speak of toddlerhood, they are referring to children between 1 and 3 years of age. Toddlers often make major changes, especially in regards to locomotion, thinking and talking. One-year-olds master walking and mobility, while 2-year-olds work on expanding their vocabulary. Toddlers learn to master … [Read more...] about Toddler Developmental Milestones
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How To Reduce Math Homework Struggles
Every child has strengths and weaknesses, and it is important to help them with the subjects they find challenging while allowing them to flourish subjects they have a more natural affinity for. When a child struggles with homework it can be particularly frustrating for all involved but there are strategies to help! Math tends to be a subject for some where homework struggles … [Read more...] about How To Reduce Math Homework Struggles
Pets and Lowering Kids’ Stress
Finally, a parenting topic my own kids will agree I know something about: kids and pets. I live with three children, four cats, and one dog. I’m a lifelong animal lover myself. But the real reason my household includes so many pets: they’re essential to good parenting. There are few moments more validating in the uncertain world of parenting than discovering research that … [Read more...] about Pets and Lowering Kids’ Stress
$50K For A Three-Year-Old’s Birthday Party!?
Lately, we’ve been on the birthday circuit. Today was a 2-year-old’s Thomas-the-Train celebration, tomorrow is a 3-year-old pony riding extravaganza, and next weekend 6-year-old twins are celebrating with a gymnastics party. I love birthday parties. When Ava gets invited, it reassures me that she is popular and I can look forward to eating the piece of cake she decapitates by … [Read more...] about $50K For A Three-Year-Old’s Birthday Party!?
What You Should Know Before You Complain About Getting Old…
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?" - Satchel Paige (baseball legend whose successful career lasted into his 60's) It’s my birthday this week and aging is on my mind. Just saying that word triggers a slight twinge of despair, a sense of the inevitable onward march of time. I think it’s often worse for women than men, but we all feel the … [Read more...] about What You Should Know Before You Complain About Getting Old…