Category Archives: Parenting
Choking Hazards for Babies – Which Foods to Avoid
Something all parents face is deciding when to start feeding their babies solid food. You can tell babies are beginning to get interested in other foods when they watch your fork or spoon as you bring it to your mouth. However, some foods are a choking hazard for babies. Which foods are okay for babies to eat and which foods should they avoid?
Pediatricians recommend either breast milk or formula for babies until they reach at least six months of age. Doctors also have suggestions as to which foods babies less than 12 months should avoid:
Halloween Fun for Toddlers How to Keep Things Easy and Safe
Celebrating Halloween with toddlers brings a certain element of innocence to the mix. With a toddler, it may not be possible to go out and party like you normally would, and trick or treating can get tiresome for your toddler very quickly. Safety is always an issue with toddlers as they are very naive and can be scared very easily. Here are some top tips to keep your toddler safe and still enjoy the holiday.
Tantrum Tips and Tricks – What Really Works
New parents are enamored with their babies. However, babies quickly grow and before you know it they’re toddling around. Very soon after that they head into the ‘terrible twos.’ If your child is throwing tantrums, you want to know which tips and tricks really work to combat them.
Try to pay attention to when your child has a tantrum. What has been going on right before? Knowing what triggers a tantrum is the first step in learning to avoid them.
Pros and Cons of a Formal Ballet Training for Kids
Children are easily influenced by what they see and hear. If you take your child to the museum they may decide they want to be an artist. They may decide they want to be a clown if they see a circus. When they see the ballet for the first time they may decide it’s time to become a ballerina. What are the pros and cons of formal ballet training for kids?
Because children are so easily influenced you may want to spend time learning about formal ballet training with your child before signing them up for classes. You’ll also want to be prepared to let your child quit if they decide it really isn’t right for them.
How to Prevent Choking in Toddlers and Babies
No parent wants to think about their baby or toddler choking. It’s scary and fraught with feelings of helplessness. Even if you take the time to learn CPR, you can also learn how to prevent choking in toddlers and babies so you’ll never have to use that skill.
How do you tell if your baby or toddler is choking? They may try to cough but it is weak and ineffective. They won’t be able to talk. There may be noisy breathing or high-pitched sounds when they inhale. If the item is not removed they could begin turning blue or pass out.
Keeping Your Kids Safe in Your Backyard
Perhaps your home is like many in the country. You have a pool or outside play equipment in your yard. Maybe you have a garden or shed which houses the tools you need for gardening. Your children could be hurt on any of these things if they’re not careful. The following are some things you can do to ensure their safety.
The best way to keep your toddler or preschooler safe in your backyard is to have adult supervision. If your toddler or preschooler is outdoors, it’s important for you to be there. You may have other things to do inside the house, but being outdoors with your child will allow you to keep an eye on them and keep them from danger.
Are Your Kids Ready for a Visit to the Theater?
Going to the theater is a great way to spend time with the family – that is, if your children are ready for the experience. Theater shows tend to last a few hours, which is more than most smaller children can handle with their short attention spans. However, if you recognize the following traits in your children, you will know that they are ready for a trip to the theater.
* Your child is able to sit through a movie with little or no interruptions. In addition to lasting a few hours, a theater environment requires silence and stillness. If your child is able to sit still and remain quiet for long periods of time, then a trip to the theater might be feasible.
