Newborn Babies Get Bored Too!
With every wonder week, or leap, that babies make, they are able to perceive things they couldn’t perceive before. And, once they have made one of these leaps, they want nothing more than to explore their new capabilities. That is why, with every new stage in mental development, new games, toys and situations are so attractive. And, it is why I describe the best games and things to do with your baby with every leap in my book, The Wonder Weeks.
From Hugging to Hitting
If your baby is nearly six months old, cuddling and caressing is the best, new thing in town! She wants to touch and caress your skin – usually your face – and understands that you like it and also learns a lot from doing it. In doing so, she realizes that it gives you a “special” feeling.
Three Step Survival Guide for Fussy Periods
Of course you love your baby. But did he also have fussy periods in which you wanted to superglue him behind the wall paper? Those in which your baby was cranky, crying and clingy one moment and sweeter than Hello Kitty a few minutes later?
Meltdown, Aisle Two!” or Baby Steps into Toddlerhood
In my last post to you, we talked about the ninth mental leap (@64 weeks), which brings your little one from babyhood into toddler-time. Well, now that we are there, lets explore what this time brings and how we can make the most of this mental developmental leap.
How to Prevent the “Terrible Twos”
Temper Tantrums. Moodiness. Nagging. An affinity for the word no. Welcome to toddler-hood. In fact, the behavior often associated with this stage makes this period even harder than puberty for some! But dont worry; its not an impossible situation. In fact, if you know whats happening inside your toddlers brain, you can turn this into a terrific time for you and your baby.