Play is an important part of the developmental process of every child. At eleven months, babies can display surprising capacities to learn new things by simply observing or imitating adults around them. As a parent, you can help by doing what your baby needs you to do the most – play! Language skills: Your baby is now more receptive to sounds and words than before. Foster … [Read more...] about Play with your eleven month old baby
Archives for April 2007
No to shoes
Making your toddler, who is just learning to walk, wear shoes or any protective gear is no child's play! Refusal to wear shoes has several possible reasons and is characterized by the following: Conflict of Interests: Parents force their toddlers to wear shoes. Children at this age view this as unnecessary, and try to assert their own identity, by simply throwing the shoes … [Read more...] about No to shoes
Head banging in children
Head banging is a behavior characterized by a toddler’s repeated banging his or her head, against a solid surface or object such as a wall or the side of a crib. It is estimated that one-fifth of all healthy children display this behavior at least once during their infancy. Moreover, this disturbing behavior is more common in boys than in girls. Head banging usually starts … [Read more...] about Head banging in children
Calculate how tall your baby will grow
Children pass through different stages of rapid growth throughout their childhood. While no two babies will show the same rate of growth, it is important to remember that height is a combination of several factors including genetics, nutrition, health, gender, etc. Knowing how tall your baby grows may be useful for the following reasons: Every year, you have to … [Read more...] about Calculate how tall your baby will grow
Bring up the introvert child
Introversion is a common behavioral trait characterized on the far end of the spectrum by: Constant preoccupation with one's own thoughts and feelings. An aversion towards meeting new people, going to unfamiliar places, or doing new things. Introverted kids are perceived as hesitant or shy. If your baby is an introvert, this does not mean that your child is … [Read more...] about Bring up the introvert child