You’re having a casual Saturday morning breakfast with your toddler. Your child is independent with feeding, so you start on the dishes while they finish their breakfast. A minute goes by and you haven’t heard your toddler babble over their banana slices like they usually do. Turning to sneak a peek at your child’s happy […]
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Some children are early walkers, talkers, or readers. Some children want to do everything like their big siblings while others like to just watch. Every child develops at their own pace, but developmental milestones are one way that pediatricians and parents can anticipate upcoming skills and ensure each child is developing in a timely manner.
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While we tend to attribute impatience to children, everyone struggles with patience to a certain degree. Our fast-paced, instant-gratification culture usually allows us to avoid waiting for things we want. Children are already prone to impatience. It’s no surprise that children these days, surrounded by instant gratification, usually lack patience. However, everyone would agree that
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If there’s one thing every parent can relate to, it’s getting your child to nap. Even if you consider your child a great sleeper, at some point, they will struggle to nap. When a child misses their nap, it can make them overtired, which only perpetuates the sleeping problem. So how can you make it
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Every parent can relate to the frustration of their child frequently asking for a snack. Sometimes, it seems like kids want snacks every few minutes! While it’s easy enough to provide packaged snacks or easy fruits like apples and bananas, this can get expensive quickly! Plus, the ingredients and additives in many packaged snacks can
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Adults all know that toddlers and young children have an abundance of energy. Many parents must find ways for their children to burn off excess energy, like taking them to the park or enrolling them in a sport. But as children get a little older, they may turn to technology, games, or reading for entertainment
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While children may seem like they’re always up for a change in plans, children actually need the consistency of a structured routine to flourish. A schedule can be hard to accomplish as a stay-at-home parent. While you might have an ideal schedule in mind, it’s easy to give in to whatever you or your child
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