Even babies can get tooth decay. There are new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines regarding oral health and tooth decay prevention. These recommendations can help you instill good habits in your children. Liquids: Water: Serve water between meals (preferably fluoridated tap water).Juice: Fluoride Brushing When to see a dentist: The AAP recommends a child’s Read More
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Self Care For Parents
Caregiving is exhausting. It is a 24/7 job that requires major reserves of time, energy, and patience. Caring for yourself is crucial in order to be able to adequately care for your children. Quick self-care suggestions to keep your tank full: Tap into your relaxation response with deep breathing or meditation. Motherly is a great Read More
Preparing Siblings For New Baby
As new parents, you may have researched and prepared for the massive life transition that was on the horizon with the birth of your first child. Young children need preparation in much the same way when a new baby is entering the family. All of the newborn characteristics and behaviors that we take for granted Read More
Home For The Holidays
The holidays are filled with many opportunities for family fun from craft markets to parades to family gatherings. Very young children can become quickly overwhelmed with all of the extra activities which might make that family picture more of a disaster than a keepsake. Disrupted sleep schedules, extra sights and sounds, shopping, increased outings, new people Read More
Container Play
Young children love putting things in and dumping them out of containers! This type of play can help your baby develop fine motor skills like picking up and letting go, as well as hand– eye coordination and basic, early math skills related to size and space. The skills your child needs for container play emerge Read More
Early Math Skills
In October 2022 the New York Times reported that student math skills fell in nearly every state, highlighting one of the consequences of the pandemic. Remember though, that your young children, even before they start school, are already learning math! There are many things you can do at home that will support early math skills—things Read More