Month 01 Social Development
In the first month of life, your baby’s social life revolves around you. She’s already familiar with your voice, which she could hear from inside the womb. One of her first images is likely to be your face as she is brought to the breast (or bottle). …
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For the first couple of months, the relationship with your baby was a one-way street. You gave her love and attention, and she soaked it in. She could smile and cry, but she never really tried to connect with you or the other people in her life. Now, …
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At this age, your baby’s social circle isn’t very large. Of all of the friends, relatives, and strangers who drift in and out of her life, she really only cares about a few key people. And you’re one of them. Throughout the day, she’ll make many attem…
Learn MoreMonth 03 Physical Development
Your baby loves to move. It’s almost as if she still remembers her cramped quarters from a few months ago and is making the most of her newfound freedom. She can get a surprising amount of exercise while lying on her back. Put her down on her blanket,…
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By now, your baby is moving towards all sorts of fun and mischief. Different babies have different methods for getting around. Some scoot on their bellies, some use their arms to push themselves backwards, and some have already mastered the classic fo…
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Your baby is full of emotions, and he’s more than willing to put them on display. He can go from laughter to tears and back again faster than you can change his clothes. Dealing with his up-and-down feelings can be a tiring job, but there’s an upside:…
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By Constance MatthiessenIn your baby’s second month, his world grows much larger. He is still drawn to familiar faces, and he sometimes holds eye contact for as long as 10 seconds. In addition to your face, baby’s top 10 list includes high-contrast mo…
Learn MoreTeaching Manners, Ages 6 to 12
How important is it to teach my child good manners? These are the years when your child needs to learn the true meaning of good manners: that if she conducts herself considerately in all sorts of different situations, from visits with relatives to ove…
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My well-mannered child has suddenly been replaced by a rude, temperamental lout. Is this normal? Unfortunately, yes. Odds are puberty turned you into a rude, temperamental lout yourself; you’ve just blocked out the memory. The main thing to keep in mi…
Learn MoreStuttering, Ages 1 to 3
How can I tell if my child has a stuttering problem?The mind of a toddler is buzzing with questions, commands, and mangled lyrics to “Sesame Street” songs. Your child is probably still learning how to turn his thoughts into intelligible sounds, and mi…
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