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Facts about infant crying
June 30, 2005 EST | Child Development
My previous article (Facts about infant crying – the “healthy reasons”) discussed the normal, not dangerous reasons for infant crying. However, as I stated crying for an infant is communication and your infant will communicate when there it is feeling... [More...]
Why reading matters?
June 30, 2005 EST | Education , Parenting
The purpose of this article is to say that, yes, it's true, reading really is important, and that there are some solid reasons why that is so. Let's begin with the practical benefits and then move on to the less... [More...]
Playcenter playhouse
June 26, 2005 EST | Products | Comments (0)
This giant all-in-one playcenter has everything a family could want for backyard fun -- a huge playhouse, a fun climber with a slide, and a swing set (sold separately) that can be attached to the chimney. The modern playhouse is...
Naturally playful clubhouse climber
June 26, 2005 EST | Products
Complete off the ground playhouse with climbing, sliding and hide & seek fun. Playhouse features skylight, drop-leaf table, 2 stools, message board, clock with movable hands and an electronic phone (requires 2 AA batteries, not included). Climbing ladder with hand...
Baby development: The first year
June 19, 2005 EST | Child Development | Comments (0)
Babies grow and develop dramatically during the first year. These changes are unique to each child, and yet highly predictable at the same time. Here's a look at many of the developmental milestones you can expect during the first 12... [More...]
Be safe at home
June 11, 2005 EST | Safety & Recalls
Water can be a great danger to your infant, toddler, or even older child. You need to be extra careful with any type of standing water. You even need to be diligent when you are washing the floors with a... [More...]
Toy buying guide - 9 - 12
June 08, 2005 EST | Toys
Preteenagers begin to develop hobbies and life-long interests and enjoy crafts, model kits, magic sets, advanced construction sets, science kits and sophisticated jigsaw puzzles. Active play finds its expression in team sports. Painting, sculpting, ceramics and other art projects continue... [More...]
Toy buying guide - 6 - 9
June 08, 2005 EST | Toys
School-age children enjoy play that requires strategy and skill. Board games, tabletop sports and classic toys like marbles and kites are favorites. Grade-schoolers also enjoy exploring different kinds of grown-up worlds and like fashion and career dolls and action figures.... [More...]
Toy buying guide - 3 - 6
June 08, 2005 EST | Toys | Comments (0)
"Making believe and pretending are among the wonders of the experience of being human." - Dorothy G. Singer, Ed.D., authority on early childhood education After the age of three, children begin to play actively with each other. Preschoolers and kindergartners... [More...]
Toy buying guide - 2 - 3
June 08, 2005 EST | Toys
Older toddlers love testing their physical skills - jumping, climbing, and throwing - and enjoy toys for active play. This age group also possesses good hand and finger coordination and enjoys putting these skills to work with basic arts and... [More...]
Toy buying guide - 1 - 2
June 06, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Toys | Comments (0)
In the second year of life, children are explorers. Fueled by curiosity and wonder, toddlers also possess the physical skills that make it easy for them to play and learn. A busy toddler needs toys for physical play -- walking,... [More...]
Toy buying guide - 6 months to 1 year
June 06, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Toys | Comments (0)
In the second half of the first year, infants master the motor skills that enable them to play with toys in new and exciting ways. When babies can sit up, they enjoy playthings they can manipulate - to bang, drop,... [More...]
Toy buying guide - Birth to 6 months
June 06, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Toys | Comments (0)
Experts agree that even babies benefit from toys. Infants use their senses to learn about their world. For the first few months of life, babies are unable to grasp objects with their hands, but enjoy exploring with their ears and... [More...]
What is LATCH?
June 05, 2005 EST | Consumer Info | Comments (0)
LATCH is an acronym for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. It's a new standardized child restraint system that is designed to protect your child and make the installation of car seats easier by not using the vehicle's seat belts....
The dangers of electric toys
June 03, 2005 EST | Safety & Recalls , Toys | Comments (0)
Electric toys and other electrically operated products intended for use by children can be extremely hazardous if improperly used, used without supervision, or not properly designed and/or constructed. The possible dangers are many: electric shock, burns, especially if the product... [More...]
Strangulation with crib toys
June 03, 2005 EST | Safety & Recalls , Toys | Comments (0)
Crib gyms, exercisers, kickers, and similar toys are attractive additions to a child's environment, but they are DANGEROUS as well. The risk of strangulation begins when children are just starting to push up on hands and knees, usually about 5... [More...]
Safety tips for sleeping babies
June 02, 2005 EST | Safety & Recalls | Comments (0)
If your baby is under 12 months old, you can help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), suffocation, and strangulation by following these three tips: Baby in Crib Place your baby to sleep on his or her back Remove all... [More...]
Appropriate divorce parenting practices for toddlers
June 01, 2005 EST | Parenting | Comments (0)
Toddlers, toddlers, toddlers! Very young, seems don't understand what is happening yet their development may be affected by parental divorce. During the first three years of life, children grow quickly and become mobile, learn language, begin to understand how the... [More...]
Baby registry tips
June 01, 2005 EST | Gifts
Complete your registry at least one month before your shower so gift-givers have enough time to buy and wrap your gifts. Select gifts in a wide range of price points to fit big and small budgets. It's ok to... [More...]
