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Top parenting stories this week
Tired of Tantrums?
Here's what to do when your sweet little baby has a sudden freak out
by: Elizabeth Pantley
Coping With Tantrums
- Baby tantrums usually start around age one.
- If you can identify the tantrum trigger (often hunger or frustration), it's easier to shut it down.
- Keep your schedule as predictable as possible to help prevent tantrums.
- Give your baby toys that are geared to his age and ability level so he doesn't get frustrated.
- When your baby is overly emotional, your best bet is to stay as calm as possible.
our baby's first tantrum can come as a shock, but don't take it personally. Infant tantrums are normal and, once you recognize the triggers, you can prevent the screaming from starting in the first place. To view the full story click here.
Teach Your Baby to Talk
Your guide to communicating with your baby from day one
by: Sydney Loney
Baby Talk
- Research shows babies as young as seven months old are aware of how sentences are organized.
- Speaking "baby talk" or parentese can help infants learn language.
- Repeat words, babbling and gestures to your baby from the beginning, then repeat your infant's words back to her as she acquires a vocabulary.
- Research shows babies exposed to sign language can sign five to six months before they can speak words verbally.
- It's never too late to start signing with your child–just start with basic signs (eat, milk, more) and incorporate them into your daily routine.
ou probably can't wait to have a real conversation with your baby, but you'd be amazed at how much you can say to one another long before she says her first word. Whether you're chatting verbally or trying your hand (literally) at baby sign language, here's how to open the lines of communication with your infant. To view the full story click here.
Why Your Baby Needs Toys
Your guide to choosing the best toys for your baby
by: Elizabeth Pantley
Best Baby Toys
- Babies need a variety of toys to encourage learning.
- Toys teach babies new ideas and show them how they can control things in their world.
- You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your baby happy, interested, and learning.
- Even a crumpled paper or a leaf from a tree can be valuable playthings.
- When buying toys, look for age-appropriateness, versatility and long-term play value.
hen it comes to baby toys, is wood better than plastic? Dora better than Sponge Bob? Turns out toys are important for your child’s development – here's how to choose the best ones.
To view the full story click here.
Is Your Baby on the Right Track?
Check out these major first-year milestones
by: Nancy Ripton
Baby Development
- A newborn can only see things between nine and 14 inches away.
- Between four and six months is a huge time of social growth for your child.
- By six months, your baby shouldn't be sedentary for more than an hour at a time when awake.
- Talking to your baby is one of the best ways to encourage development.
- By one year, your baby will understand simple words, including his name.
oes your baby blow you away with how fast he’s learning to do cool stuff, like hold his head up by himself? Milestones are developmental stages that (usually) happen naturally. Here are the main ones to watch for – and what you can do to help your baby master them. To view the full story click here.
Baby's Developmental Milestones
From crawling to saying his first words, learning when to expect your baby's major developmental milestones can help you adjust to his changing needs.
by: Nancy Ripton
Developmental Milestones
- At birth, a baby can only see things at a distance of between nine and 14 inches.
- Ages four to six months are a huge time of social growth for your child.
- By six months, your baby shouldn't be sedantary for more than an hour at a time when awake. To encourage crawling, try placing interesting objects just out of reach.
- Talking to your baby is one of the best ways to encourage development.
- By one year, your baby will understand simple words, including his name.
e all want our kids to have the brains of Einstein, the coordination of Michael Jordan and the grace of a prima ballerina, but just because your baby reaches a milestone ahead of schedule doesn't mean he's headed for greatness. (If he's a little slower getting there, that's usually no biggie either.) Tracking milestones can be helpful in gauging appropriate playtime, providing a safe environment and exposing potential problems. Here's how to monitor your baby's progress: To view the full story click here.
