Although it can be embarrassing your when your toddler hits or bites, try to remember that this is perfectly normal, if undesirable, behavior. Rather than yell or punish, use natural consequences. Remove your toddler from the fun situation (and any judgmental stares that may fluster you) and let him know that he may not play when he hi...
As a parent, it can be frustrating when your child clings to you wherever you. Acknowledge your child’s feelings when he’s is upset, and try to keep his routine as predictable as possible to help foster a sense of security. When you have to leave your son, help him get busy with an activity before you go. Make your goodbye short and sw...
Children explore the world using all of their senses (including taste!), so your son’s behavior is normal and is something that he will outgrow over time (although some children take longer than others).
Two to three of every 10 kids grind their teeth. However, most will outgrow this habit by the age of six, or by the time all the permanent teeth have come in. The reasons for teeth grinding, or bruxism, are unconfirmed. Some children may develop the habit as a reaction to growing pains or times of stress. Help your child settle into a ...
Children are natural imitators. In order for your child to learn how to brush properly, it helps for parents or siblings to act as role models. Try brushing your teeth alongside your little one, or enlisting the help of your older children, to demonstrate the proper order of brushing, rinsing, and spitting. The spitting part may not co...
This is a great opportunity to provide your toddler with
printables and activities that challenge him to grasp early reading and math skills. Browse the Preschool and Pre-K printables and activities on Learning Path that focus on basic letter and number learning. Encourage your child to
call out letters or words in books as you read to...