Flying With a Toddler
We have great memories of our family trip to New Zealand, but the time when our one-and-a-half-year-old son started throwing a fit over Tahiti is not one of them. Flying with a toddler can be a trying experience, especially during a long trip. Even th…
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Spend an hour at a playground, and there’s a good chance that you’ll see a child in tears. As long as kids climb, play tag, and reenact superhero battles, a few bruises and scrapes will be part of the scene. But not all mishaps on the swings, slides, …
Learn MoreGetting the Lead Out
A few decades ago, Americans just weren’t that worried about lead. They breathed fumes from leaded gasoline and painted their houses with lead-based paint. Some even drank water from lead pipes and ate food from lead containers. Thanks to massive publ…
Learn MoreSunburns (Children)
What’s the best way to treat a sunburn?For starters, make sure your child drinks plenty of water; he’s probably dehydrated from being out in the sun. To soothe the sunburned area, apply a cold washcloth or let your child soak in a cool bath. (Adding b…
Learn MoreMonth 07 Cognitive Development
Until now, your baby has lived by the adage “out of sight, out of mind.” If he couldn’t see something, it didn’t exist. As far as he was concerned, you disappeared every time you walked out of the room. And if a ball happened to roll under the couch, …
Learn MoreMonth 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). …
Learn MoreMonth 04 Social Development
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, …
Learn MoreMonth 05 Social Development
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,…
Learn MoreMonth 08 Physical Development
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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