Although it can be embarrassing your when your toddler hits or bites, try to remember that this is perfectly normal, if undesirable, behavior. Rather than yell or punish, use natural consequences. Remove your toddler from the fun situation (and any judgmental stares that may fluster you) and let him know that he may not play when he hi...
Children explore the world using all of their senses (including taste!), so your son’s behavior is normal and is something that he will outgrow over time (although some children take longer than others).
Every baby is different, as are their teething timelines. Some babies are born with teeth, while others don’t experience any tooth eruption for the duration of their first year. In spite of the fluctuations, however, a loose pattern does exist: many babies welcome their first tooth at around six months of age. The middle bottom teeth, ...
Two to three of every 10 kids grind their teeth. However, most will outgrow this habit by the age of six, or by the time all the permanent teeth have come in. The reasons for teeth grinding, or bruxism, are unconfirmed. Some children may develop the habit as a reaction to growing pains or times of stress. Help your child settle into a ...
Children are natural imitators. In order for your child to learn how to brush properly, it helps for parents or siblings to act as role models. Try brushing your teeth alongside your little one, or enlisting the help of your older children, to demonstrate the proper order of brushing, rinsing, and spitting. The spitting part may not co...