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Is it okay to keep my kid up late for special events? In some cultures, children stay up much later than children in the United States. Routines are important for young children. At the same time, attending special family events makes for great childhood memories. Try to have your child get an extra nap in that day, make sure there is a quiet place for your child to safely rest if he or s...
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Coping with separation anxiety Separation anxiety is stressful for parents as well as kids. Learn seven tips for helping your child cope with your leaving.
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Bond with baby Try these nine ideas to nurture your connection with your baby.
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When should I start my baby on a naptime and bedtime routine? One of the most difficult parts of parenthood is the lack of sleep! While babies are not likely to be receptive to any type of routine until they are at least 6-8 weeks of age, it is never too early to start a naptime and bedtime ritual. Doing so will calm your baby and help him understand that the bedroom is a place to sleep. Because ...
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Infant learning, 9-12 months Discover what's happening in your baby's beautiful little mind—all before his first birthday!
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Why you should spoil the baby Will picking your baby up spoil him?
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Should I let my child cry it out? Crying is a baby's way of communicating. Responding to your baby's cries builds trust and a sense of cause and effect. Responding to a baby's nighttime cries is an important part of parenting, but so is sleep. Parents should also keep in mind that "sleeping through the night" for an infant means a five-hour block of sleep, no...
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Will my fussy baby have problems later in life? As a mom who has experienced colic, I am well-aware of the affects this temperament can have on the care-giver. But do fussy babies grow up into difficult adults?
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Should I worry if my baby skips crawling and goes straight to walking? With more parents placing infants on their backs to sleep, in accordance with doctor recommendations for preventing SIDS, more babies are skipping crawling. Some experts believe the bilateral integration of crawling is important to developing strength, motor skills and neural connections. Because both sides of the body must work togeth...
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Play it again! Even though it will be years before you can break out the board games, it's not too early to begin family game night with classic games like these.
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What is motor development? What’s the difference between fine and gross motor skills? Here’s what you need to know.
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Oh, what a feeling! Make faces in the mirror with your baby and name the emotion you’re showing.
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