As children learn to speak, pauses and repetitions of syllables or words are normal. Parents typically notice episodes of stuttering interspersed with periods of normal speech. The stuttering that is seen in this age group is developmental in nature due to the acquisition of new language. In essence, the child can think of words faster than he can say them. Developmental … [Read more...] about Does Your Toddler Have A Problem With Stuttering?
Preschool
Accurate Acetaminophen Dosage
Acetaminophen Dosage Acetaminophen is one of the most common drugs administered to children. The drug is commonly given as a cure for fever and pain. Yet, for dads, it can be one of the most challenging drugs to give a dosage correctly. This is because Acetaminophen is easily available in many forms. It has become a staple resident of home medicine cabinets in … [Read more...] about Accurate Acetaminophen Dosage
Watch out for poisoning
With toddlers in your home, poisoning is another potential danger you have to come to grips with. Their curiosity might induce them to ingest, or come in contact with, toxic substances that could be harmful to them. You will be surprised to know that just about anything can be poisonous to your toddlers. Here is a simple checklist: Aspirin Lye Drain cleaning solvents … [Read more...] about Watch out for poisoning
Banish bad breath
Bad breath (halitosis) in toddlers tends to surprise parents as it is generally thought to occur only in grown-ups. Leftover food particles could cause breath odor in a healthy child. Food particles can be stuck between the teeth, at the gum line, on the tongue, or on the surface of the tonsils. The resulting bacterial build-up will react with saliva and cause bad … [Read more...] about Banish bad breath
Giving CPR to Toddlers
Choking can be fatal and a doctor is your first recourse in such a situation. Call 911 or your local emergency number before you do anything else. Obviously in a life-threatening emergency, you don’t want to be reading information off the web. That’s why every parent should get choking and CPR training at their local hospital. However, if you were to find yourself … [Read more...] about Giving CPR to Toddlers