DiscussionHow can I help my daughter's speech?
Research shows that one of the best ways to help your child’s speech is to narrate your daily activities. Describe what you are doing and point and label everyday objects and actions.
Language Learning
How can I keep my toddler busy while I cook for 24?
Toddlers love to help, so a fun way to keep your child busy while you cook is to have him/her help you in the kitchen. You can do this by having your child help you with the actual preparation of the food (e.g., adding premeasured ingredients or helping you stir with a spoon), or by giving your child play dishes and getting him/her to ...
Personal & Social Skills
How can I help my toddler have fun on Halloween?
Older children and adolescents may enjoy the ghoulish aspects of Halloween, but your toddler may find them frightening. Young children may prefer celebrations and traditions that emphasize the harvest season such as a visit to a pumpkin farm with corn mazes or hay rides.
Creativity & Life Skills
How do I stop my toddler from hitting and biting?
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...
Personal & Social Skills
My toddler clings to me! How can I help him to be more confident?
As a parent, it can be frustrating when your child clings to you wherever you. Acknowledge your child’s feelings when he’s is upset, and try to keep his routine as predictable as possible to help foster a sense of security. When you have to leave your son, help him get busy with an activity before you go. Make your goodbye short and sw...
Personal & Social Skills
How can I encourage my son to stop putting everything in his mouth?
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).
Personal & Social Skills