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Category Archives: Play, Growth & Development for Babies
Starting solids? No need to rush.
Debating whether to start your baby on solid foods before 6 months of age? Hearing conflicting advice?? I’ve got a whole other perspective for you. Personally, I’m not sure what the rush is. Life is easier before solids. There’s no … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies
Tagged 4 months, 6 months, baby, Food, growing, growth spurt, hungry baby, infant, introducing solids, Physical Health, sleep, solid food, solids, starting solids, when to start solids
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Surviving the Cottage with a Baby
My husband just cannot get excited about sleeping outside and so instead of camping, our yearly summer tradition is “cottaging.” The cottage itself is never anything fancy. It just needs to have beds indoors, a working shower/washroom, a barbeque, nearby … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs
Tagged baby, babyproof, camping, cottage, infant, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Physical Health, prepare, safe, sleep, summer, toys, vacation, what to pack
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It’s summer… where did bedtime go?
Just like that the longest days of the year are here. Oh sun, how I missed you this winter! At the same time though, I also am noticing my toddler’s bed time is creeping later and later. I’m not sure … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged bedtime, circadian rhythms, healthy sleep, Mental Health, Physical Health, sleep, sleep debt, sun
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Babies, Toddlers and Touch Screens
Have you seen this video from UserExperienceWorks? “A magazine is an iPad that does not work.” So, what do think? Do you have a touch screen tablet computer or smartphone in your house? Do you let your kids use them, … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged computer, development, interaction, iPad, learn, play, research, screen, smartphone, tablet, toddler, virtual
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“Brushing my kid’s teeth could be an Olympic sport!”
“My children do not want to brush their teeth,” “My child will not sit still for me to brush,” “My preschooler wants to brush his own teeth but doesn’t do a good job.” Can you relate? Many of the parents … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged baby, brush, child, fluoride, Physical Health, teeth, toothpaste
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