Baby

Plants add beauty to our homes. Plants and flowers are lovely in parks and gardens. But many plants can be dangerous. Poison ivy can cause a rash. Roses and some types of cactus have thorns. Some plants contain poison in the leaves, seeds or flowers. There are too many poisonous plants to name here. A few common ones are chinaberry, English ivy, … [Read more...] about Growing Up with Plants

Guard Against Poisons Many home products can be poisonous. Here are a few: kitchen cleaners such as oven cleaner and dishwasher detergent general cleaners such as ammonia, furniture polish and bleach toilet bowl cleaner, drain cleaner and other bathroom products laundry products such as bleach, spot remover and fabric softener turpentine, kerosene, … [Read more...] about Guard Against Poisons

Question When I’m watching TV, my baby plays with the controls or bangs the screen. I tell her to stop, but she won’t. What can I do? Answer At this age, babies are curious and want to try out everything. They also have short attention spans. They quickly lose interest in one thing and move to something else. A TV is interesting to a baby. The controls … [Read more...] about Questions Parents Ask

Ruby and Albert are excited by 10-month-old Jessica’s new skills. This month there are so many! Jessica calls to her parents saying “Mama” or “Dada.” She wants to feed herself at every meal. She sometimes drinks from a cup withoutspilling. She tries to pull herself up to stand. She likes to practice stepping sideways along the sofa. But she knows … [Read more...] about 10 Months and Terrific

When parents are asked what they want for their children, they usually say they want children who feel good about themselves; get along with others; have healthy, strong bodies; are smart and successful; and can talk about what they need and want. These answers match the ways children grow and develop. All children can develop emotional, … [Read more...] about How Children Grow