It's late at night, and after hours of trying, your baby still won't take a bottle. When babies are going through a growth spurt they can get cranky and want to feed more often. This can be frustrating if you are trying to wean them off the breast or bottle. This post will go over some of the most common aspects and successful approaches to bottle feeding that families take. This … [Read more...]
10-Month-Old Baby Milestones to Have Fun With
What may be causing your baby's chaotic behavior? Or, at least, that’s how it looks to us. From a child's perspective, they're not making a mess, they're working hard on some serious experiments. The pots aren't just pots, they're musical instruments, and the food is great edible fingerpaint. Messes are a part of life with a baby. You will be constantly cleaning up after them, but … [Read more...]
2-Week-Old Baby Milestones
You and your baby are still in the process of getting to know each other. Understanding your baby's cries can be difficult, but there are some cues that may help you figure out what they want or how they're feeling. Sleepy cues include: being less alert…even a bit glassy-eyed and blinking. By the time babies are fussing and yawning, they’re already overtired. Hunger/thirst cues … [Read more...]
Got Picky Eaters? Tips for Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Frustrated with picky eating? You may have noticed that your toddler or older child has started to say "no" to foods that they used to eat. It can feel so defeating! Picky eating is very common, especially with toddlers and preschoolers. Some adolescents also have trouble with being particular about what they eat. Feeding toddlers and kids are hard. You are not a failure as a parent … [Read more...]
4 Month Sleep Regression | What is it and How to Help Your Baby
Babies around 3-4 months old can start having difficulty sleeping, even if they were good sleepers before. Around 3 to 4 months old, your baby's sleep patterns will change and your baby will need to go through sleep cycles. This means that your baby will probably wake up a lot at night and only sleep for short periods during the day. Sleep regressions can be exhausting, but there are … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids How To Show Affection On Valentine’s Day (Besides Treats…)
There are many studies that suggest that if a parent demonstrates consistent affection and support, it can have a positive effect on a child’s mental well-being, physical health, and brain development. Furthermore, it can also lead to greater success in life. kids that are raised in a loving and nurturing environment will thrive, learn more, and be happier than those who are … [Read more...]
Back to School and Classroom Fun Tips
Many people look back on their time in elementary school with fondness. Recalling pleasant experiences such as playing with friends on the playground, being good at tetherball, or chatting and laughing on the monkey bars. Nowadays, Common Core standards are often discussed and students are pushed to do well in school so that they can go to college. In the past, elementary school was … [Read more...]
Unexpected Consequences of Growing Up Gifted
Gifted children are often thought to grow up and be highly successful adults. However, this is not always the case. Gifted adults may not be as successful or well-rounded as one might think. A small percentage of the population is gifted, but most adolescents feel disconnected from society and depressed. While it's not clear if gifted adults are more likely to be depressed, not … [Read more...]
9 Easy Ways to Teach Kids Minimalism & 5 Benefits
The philosophy of minimalism is to focus on the important things in life and eliminate distractions. This can be especially important for parents, who may have difficulty balancing the demands of family with the rest of their lives. If you're working to reduce your belongings and live more simply, it's probably something you want to share with your children. Although it may be … [Read more...]
Sweden’s High Quality Preschool and Young Children’s Learning Explained
This text is discussing Swedish policy surrounding early childhood education and care (ECEC). It states that while Sweden's ECEC is ranked highly globally, there is significant variation in the quality of care depending on the specific environment. The text argues that the qualities of a country's ECEC are much more diverse and complex than what is suggested by national … [Read more...]
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