Why Do Toddlers Hold Their Breath?...

When children hold their breath, it is a scary thing for parents to deal with. Sometimes they stop breathing until they pass out, which can send parents into a panic. Why do kids do such a troubling thing? In the case of babies and toddlers, it’s rarely a voluntary thing. Kids this young don’t just come up with the idea of intentionally holding their breath to get attention, or to get what they want. While...

Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active...

Many preschoolers are active from the time they get up until the time their head hits the pillow at night. Perhaps you don’t have trouble motivating preschoolers to be active, but are they moving at an appropriate level? Will their movement help build their body or are they merely whirling dervishes? By motivating preschoolers to be active when they’re young, you may be able to encourage a love of fitness that...

The Importance of Talking to Your Children about S...

Children often dread going back to school after summer break. You may realize the importance of talking to your children about starting school, but do you know what to say? Some of these ideas may help you start up the conversation. A few weeks before school begins, you may want to allude to the fact that school will be starting soon. Begin now to help your child become accustomed to going to bed earlier and getting up in...

How a Special Goodbye Routine Can Help Separation ...

When school starts, and you have a new kindergartner, you may have to deal with separation anxiety. If you have other children you may be an old pro at this. However, if this is your first child, you may want to know how a special goodbye routine can help separation anxiety for you and your child. You’ll want to prepare your child for their first day of school by taking them by to visit well ahead of their first day....

First Day of Preschool or Kindergarten...

The first day of preschool or kindergarten is a time of excitement but could also be a day of anxiety – especially for the child. They want to be a “big boy” or “big girl” as they enter their new school, but they may not act like it. Here are some ways you can help your child be ready for their first day of school. You can begin to read books on starting school the summer before they are due to...

Tips to Stop Toddlers from Whining...

It’s a common question that mothers of toddlers ask: “How do I stop my toddler from whining?” To be able to answer this question, however, knowing why your toddler whines is important. After you understand why your toddler whines, you can begin to work with them to stop this habit. The biggest reason toddlers whine is because they often can’t communicate well using words. They whine to get your...

How Can I Help My Toddler to Talk?...

Having a baby is a great experience. After a while, you can’t wait for them to be able to talk to you and tell you what they want. You may have a toddler that doesn’t talk well and wonder how you can help them talk. These ten tips can give you ideas of ways to encourage your toddler to talk. 1. Use adult language. Speak to your baby in real words to give your baby a better understanding of how to talk rather than...

Color Mixing Experiments for Toddlers...

Children love learning new and fun things, especially when they are using their hands. Do you remember how fascinating it was to mix colors as a child? Finding out that yellow and blue make green is a profound discovery for a young mind, and an important one. But in order to learn color mixing, it’s important to be able to see it in action. Fortunately, there are many color mixing experiments that toddlers can do at...