Archive for the '02-03 yrs: Toddler' Category

Toddler’s Shower Cap

Sunday, May 7th, 2006

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” […]

Flying Down the Road or “Where Are My peanuts?” (Ages 3-8)

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

“He hit me! Stay on your side! Stop making faces! He’s teasing me! He took my…“
“EXCUSE ME! This is your Captain speaking. You have just boarded PDQ Airlines, flight 1234, non-stop service to the corner market. We will be departing shortly, and flying at an altitude of 23,000 feet, at a speed of 600 miles […]

Solving Your Child’s Eating Problems

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Kristyn Crow writes an excellent article on solving kids’ eating problems. In her introductory paragraph, she highlights one reason causing picky eating – sensory Integration Disorder (worth checking out), followed by 14 tips for helping a picky eater. Now her son’s “eating problems have shifted from not eating enough to overeating” though. A case proves […]

The Best Sleep Advice You’ve Never Heard

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

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 […]

Desk Drawers or Parallel Worlds (Ages 3 to 8)

Monday, April 24th, 2006

Would you like to be able to do paperwork at your desk—paying bills, writing letters, updating household budgets, and so on—without constant interruptions and distractions from your toddlers? Of course you would, and you can! Pick the most likely solution from the following options and you are on your way.
A. Sedate Them
B. Bind and Gag […]

Avoiding Dental Problems of Children

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

Parents have increasing awareness of children’s teeth health, but surprisingly, study shows that more than 25 percent preschoolers suffer from tooth decay:
“National studies are showing that early decay is on the increase, and that’s shocking, actually,” said Dr. Mary Hayes, a Chicago dentist and a spokeswoman for the American Dental Association. “It’s really a silent […]

Tips on Traveling With Kids

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

Are you going for a family trip on this Easter weekend with your kids? Kristi writes a tip for traveling with her kids voted as a top one over at flyingwithkids.com. Bringing more cheap toys but new to your kid will make your trip easier and fun.
I have a 3 year old and a 1 […]

Help Toddlers Learn through Music

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Music is a universal language for people at different ages. Many toddlers like music, singing along with a simple melody. D’Arcy Lyness, PhD says that music contributes a lot to children’s learning, even as simple as those below:
Songs are a lot more fun than flashcards and they really can teach your child some important facts […]

Do Less For Your Toddler

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

Parents of a strong willed toddler not only easily get frustrated, but also exhausted. To avoid whining and complaining, parents tend to do too much for their toddlers. Josh Lerman, senior editor of Parenting magazine gave advice on how to tackle the problem by using children’s curiosity, decision-making involvement and realistic expectations:
Ages 2-3: Encourage curiosity […]

Parents’ Tips for Travelling with Kids

Sunday, April 9th, 2006

Many families are planning to get away on this Easter weekend for a family trip. If you travel on a car trip with kids, what time would you choose to start driving, day-time or night-time? Each choice would have the pros and cons, of course. I tried the same choice as below when my […]