With a now-vivid imagination come vivid fears, so help your child by taking his fears seriously and offering him some extra TLC. Common fears at this age include fear of the dark, monsters, loud noises, …
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Your 35-month-old: Milestones and development
Is Your 2-Year-Old a Collector? Encourage him with questions about his collection, and give him a place to store everything. Children at this age often find joy in gathering and collecting items that interest them. …
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Milestones of a 3-Year-Old At three, your child is reaching several developmental milestones. Here’s what you can expect: Practical Tips To support your 3-year-old’s development: By nurturing his interests and providing a supportive environment, you’ll …
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Encouraging Storytelling and Pre-Reading Skills Addressing Curiosity and Developmental Milestones Health and Well-being Managing Screen Time and Behavioral Challenges Getting handy Here are ten effective ways to assist your child in developing dexterity: Prepare them …
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Caught your 3-year-old in a fib? Don’t be too quick to label it as manipulative behavior; at this age, they’re still developing an understanding of truth and falsehood. Instead, gently correct them and use the …
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Your 4-year-old is at an exciting stage of development, honing her fine motor skills, number comprehension, and name writing abilities. Here are some tips to support her growth and development: By nurturing her fine motor …
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Supporting Your Child’s Development If your child is asking endless questions these days («Why?» «What?» «Where?»), it’s a sign of her curiosity at work. Here’s how you can support her development: By nurturing her curiosity, …
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Birthday Party Planning Make birthdays special while keeping things manageable: Kindergarten Readiness Prepare your child for kindergarten with these steps: By involving your child in birthday planning and taking steps to prepare for kindergarten, you …
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Mindful and empathetic parents can potentially enhance the mental health of everyone around them, though this can be challenging. When I was pregnant with my first child, I envisioned myself as the ideal mom—always present, …
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Advocates of attachment parenting argue that promptly attending to your baby’s needs fosters a secure bond. Attachment parenting comprises seven habits aimed at cultivating a secure attachment between a baby and caregiver, including breastfeeding, baby-wearing, …
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