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Sweet dreams secret Ease the transition to bedtime by cuddling on the couch with lights dimmed and soft, instrumental music.
Personal & Social Skills
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Baby steps to motor coordination One step back. Two steps forward. Gross motor skill development isn’t always a direct route.
Personal & Social Skills
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Revving fine motor skills Kids’ ability to grasp objects develops gradually from grabbing with the whole hand to holding a pencil between fingers.
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Emotional roller coaster? During the toddler years, children begin to figure out how things work. They want to be independent, yet they struggle with their own abilities. It's normal for toddlers to have emotional highs and lows.
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What if my baby isn't walking yet? As with every developmental milestone, babies walk in their own time. About 50% of babies walk by one year but that still leaves another half of babies that will learn between 12 and 16 months. Babies who are more interested in fine motor or verbal development may walk later than their more physical peers. The use of bouncers and walke...
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Get up and go! For new walkers, the world just got a whole lot bigger.
Personal & Social Skills
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Get your morning in motion Develop a morning routine that makes it fun to get up and start your day.
Personal & Social Skills
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My son is grinding his teeth. How do I get him to stop? 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 ...
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When will my baby's teeth come in? 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, ...
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Why choose a pediatric dentist? Planning your child's first dentist appointment? Rather than going to your regular dentist, choose a pediatric dentist who is focused on children's oral health.
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How do I teach my child to spit in the sink after brushing? 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...
Personal & Social Skills
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Five little ducks Get counting and motor skills "quacking" with this popular finger play!
Language Learning