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A Trip to the Zoo With Toddlers

by Tania Cowling June 29th, 2015| Entertainment, Infants/Toddlers
Nice weather, family outings and the zoo go hand-in-hand for a day of fun. Millions of people visit zoos annually, making it one of the most popular attractions to view and usually more economical than theme parks these days. As a former educator, mother and grandmother today, my motto
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Toddlers Learn to Make Choices

by Tania Cowling June 22nd, 2015| Development, Infants/Toddlers
Making choices and solving problems is an important part of child development and becoming creative. From infancy on, children work daily to make choices and solve problems. As a parent, you already help your child learn to make wide choices everyday and probably do so naturally. How many times
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5 Family Vacation Ideas for Young Children

by Tania Cowling June 15th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
Vacations can mean fun and excitement -- or separation and anxiety. They usually involve new experiences and this means change from the secure, familiar environment in which your child feels safe. Since your child is leaving home, he needs your support to make this transition. Here are a few
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Are All Preemies Special Needs?

by C. Finkbeiner June 8th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Special Needs
As a younger healthy woman, I carried my first baby through an uneventful pregnancy. No warning signs or red flags to label me as a high risk. But at 33 weeks gestation, I went into labor. My son was born weighing just over four pounds, and he was rushed
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Tackling Colds With Infants and Toddlers

by Tania Cowling June 1st, 2015| Care, Infants/Toddlers
No matter the season, your little one will have a least one cold during her first year. And if your child has siblings or is in daycare that number will probably climb. Some feel that colds are more prevalent in the winter because of the cold weather and being
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Do Pets Pose a Health Risk to Your Toddler?

by Tania Cowling May 18th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers
I didn’t have a pet when I was growing up and I always felt a void since I love animals. So, in my home we have always had a dog and cat. Affection from the family pet can make a child feel terrific. Do they threaten your child’s health?
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Food Allergies in Infants and Toddlers

by C. Finkbeiner May 11th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Special Needs
This week is National Food Allergy Awareness Week. Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis affect 1 in 13 children in the United States (Food Allergy Research & Education, Inc., 2015). According to the Center for Disease Control, the most common food allergy among infants is soy, which is a common ingredient
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From Home to Preschool With Toddlers

by Tania Cowling May 4th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Social
Is your child beginning preschool or daycare for the first time? I worked on preparing my child for preschool; after all, he was used to being with me all day long. I think the transitional preparations we did at home helped him. Here are survival tips for children and
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Games Are Learning Tools for Babies

by Tania Cowling April 20th, 2015| Entertainment, Infants/Toddlers
Dr. Jean Piaget, upon whose theories built Early Childhood Education, said that young children are explorers and it is the job of the adults around them to provide the experiences and materials to stimulate their development. Piaget saw the tremendous importance of
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Teaching Toddlers to Love the Earth

by Tania Cowling April 13th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
Toddlers may be too young to literally understand Earth Day, but they have all the characteristics of a dedicated ecologist. They are naturally curious, eagle-eyed, and absorb experiences so quickly that it may be considered sponge learning. So, take advantage of your toddler’s curiosity and their innate senses and
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How to Enhance Early Childhood Development Skills

by Tania Cowling April 6th, 2015| Development, Infants/Toddlers
Do you know the developmental skills of early childhood? Even though your youngster is still a toddler, do you know how to prepare him/her for skills needed for preschool and beyond?

During your child's formative years (from age 1 to 5), children derive knowledge from specific instances, play and experiences.
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Infants and Toddlers Learn With Household Objects

by Tania Cowling March 30th, 2015| Infants/Toddlers, Social
You don't need expensive toys to teach babies skills. Homemade toys and household objects will tickle their senses and can present the best educational baby toys you have had the pleasure to use.

As we raise our children, parents think that expensive educational toys for babies are necessary. Store-bought toys
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