Archive for 'Development'
Toxins in Utero
How many toxins are babies exposed to while in the womb? Toxins in Utero By now, we’re well aware that smoking and drinking during pregnancy are real no-no’s. And because of mercury, avoiding a lot of [...]
Toxins in Utero
How many toxins are babies exposed to while in the womb? Toxins in Utero By now, we’re well aware that smoking and drinking during pregnancy are real no-no’s. And because of mercury, avoiding a lot of [...]
Brain Structure of Infants Predicts Early Language Skills
A University of Washington study has found that infant brain structure can help predict children’s language ability at one year of age. By using brain imaging, researchers are better able to understand how infants’ early brain [...]
Toddlers & First Steps
Stepping up to the plate. Toddlers and First steps Walking is a milestone that every parent relishes. It’s also a milestone that occurs on different timetables for different kids, says Ann Douglas, author of The Mother [...]
Temper Tantrums in Toddlers and Young Children
When your toddler tantrums what should you do? Experts say try to stay calm, and remind yourself that this too will pass! Terrible or terrific. However you look at it, one thing is certain and that [...]
Early Intervention Helps Autistic Children
According to a recent study, children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can benefit from early intervention as early as 18 months. The study, out of the UC Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento, California says that certain [...]
Early Speech Difficulties
The early stages of your baby’s speech and language development. Early Speech Difficulties Speech development in babies really starts to pick up by the time they reach a year with babies babbling – that is, repeating [...]
Basic Toys for Kids
Some great toys ideas for this holiday season. Basic Toys for Kids Well, it’s that time of year again when children are inundated with commercials selling the latest and greatest toy for Christmas. And while many [...]
Media Based Toys
Why kids’ growing imaginations need all types of toys to play with. Media Based Toys What toys did your children wish for this holiday season?l. Often at the top of children’s wish lists are those media [...]
When do Babies Take Their First Step?
Is there anything you can do to encourage your baby to take his first step – or is it all genetically predetermined? Baby’s first step is a developmental milestone that most parents never forget. But waiting [...]
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