Many parents may not realize how important a child's imagination is, even at two-years old. Parents need to work on developing it, along with their two-year old's physical and intellectual development. Your two-year old's imagination helps him develop in many different areas.If … [Read more...] about Let’s Pretend! Your Two-Year Old’s Imagination
Your Sensational Twelve-Month Old
As your baby approaches twelve months they are going to love experimenting with new sensations. These new sensations can include wet, slimy gelatin; cold, hard ice cubes; loud noises; soft noises; or many other things that your baby can explore and discover that they haven't … [Read more...] about Your Sensational Twelve-Month Old
Active Play for A Three-Year Old
Active play does not always mean being physically active, it also refers to being mentally active. Active play for a three- year old can range from spending time outdoors to sitting quietly in the house. The point to being active with a three-year old is to keep their mind … [Read more...] about Active Play for A Three-Year Old
You Can’t Pick Your Child’s Friends, Or Can You?
The following is a look at what to do when you don't like your kid's friends:Recognize that forbidding friends can backfire on you:Kids have a tendency to do exactly the opposite of what you want them to do. So, if you want your child to stop hanging out with a specific person, … [Read more...] about You Can’t Pick Your Child’s Friends, Or Can You?
Teaching Tolerance to Children
We live in a world of diversity. There are people of different races, cultures, and beliefs on every street. Because our world is varied, it is imperative that we teach our children to be tolerant of others, and of the different belief systems out there. The following are some … [Read more...] about Teaching Tolerance to Children
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to