When some kids turn to 18 to 24 months old, they stutter, for example, repeating certain words, making lots of stopping or dropping certain sounds and syllables in their speech. To parents, the stuttering may be upsetting and frustrating, yet study shows it’s natural for kids to stutter at this developmental stage. An article at […]
All parents do want to raise smart and happy kids. Apart from IQ (intelligence quotient), EQ (emotional quotient) that experts say is crucial to lifelong success and happiness. Over at Sesame Workshop, a short and easy-to-read article written by four experts, Dr. Charles Flatter, Dr. Kathryn Barnard, Dr. Robert Brooks and Lynne S. Dumas clearly […]
A ParentingIdeas reader, Bart Bonte has just completed a brand new tool Baby Names Deluxe – an alternative approach to baby naming that I posted previously:
It’s a flash tool where you can browse through thousands of boysnames and girlsnames, watch the top 20 of babynames of 2005, 2004 and 2003 in USA, UK, Belgium and […]
Most babies suck their thumbs or fingers as a habit to soothe themselves. No worries. According to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), many thumb or finger suckers will stop the habit on their own. However, if it goes on beyond 6 to 8 years of age or affects the shape of your child’s mouth […]
I’ve ever thought that toilet training could be an interactive game. When your little one pushes down the level to flush, there’s a fun noise to reward him/her. Turn the toilet paper roller, he/she will hear a song. The Fun to Learn Potty looks similar to a real toilet and helps your child easily transit […]
Getting a baby to swallow medicine is not an easy task, let alone a chronic vomiting baby. Heather sent me these fantastic tips for solving the problem:
My son was diagnosed with GERD, AKA Reflux, at 2 months old because he would writhe and cry during feedings and projectile vomit almost-constantly. Having a name for […]
Quite often taking care of a crying baby is very difficult and stressful. Frustration and sometimes guilty feelings may become overwhelming. How can parents keep themselves sane and calm when helping their colicky babies? First, keep your perspective. Second, try these practical tips on how to handle the stress of colic (via University […]
I came across this website that posted some interesting pictures. With this special cap on, toddlers will no longer have any shampoo running to their eyes. No tears any more, just smiles. Is it wonderful? Unfortunately, I have no idea of where to buy it. Does anyone know?
Update: You can find similar products “shampoo shields” […]
How does a baby learn to talk? Imagine how you’d feel when your baby utters the word of “Dada” or “mama”. According to PsychologyToday, if you’d like to teach your baby to say the word you want him/her to say, here are the tips :
First, pick an eye-catching object.
Then highlight the object by looking at […]
Who don’t want a good night’s sleep? To parents with babies or young children, an uninterrupted sleep seems to be luxurious and impossible. You can find many good info and advice on how to settle down your child when having trouble falling asleep. Yet here comes a special list of sleep tips. I stumbled across […]