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Your Children Are Adversely Affected by Your Secondhand Smoke!
In this day and age everyone knows that smoking is not good for you and that it adversely affects your health. But, still, not many parent’s take note of the effects that secondhand smoke has on their own children. Many moms quit smoking during pregnancy, but not many...Don’t Play Games with Playground Safety
By www.crowesawmills.ie Playtime is an integral part of a toddler’s development. Once they have mastered crawling and walking, their innate desire is to explore the area around them at their own free will, for it is in this exploration that they develop their...Best Developmental Toy Choices for Children 0-3
Toys are more than mere playthings — they’re the tools with which babies and toddlers learn to make sense of the world around them. Playtime is serious business for young children, as play with toys can help babies and toddlers develop crucial skills they will need as...Cute and Oh So Simple Valentine’s Day Craft for your Toddler
Have an empty toilet paper or paper towel roll? Red paint? Scotch Tape? Paper? Then you and your toddler can make this adorable Valentine’s Day craft from Rust and Sunshine. If you use a paper towel tube you’ll need to cut it into thirds or at least in...The Perfect Time For Children to Sleep On Their Own Mattress
By Jen@BlogOnDirt.com Is Junior starting to climb the crib’s walls and you’re worrying he may finally make it to the rail and plummet down towards the floor? Or maybe you’re just new at this and you’re not sure when to make the switch. In any case, the question is...Helping Your Kids Before And After A Move
By Kate Houston Children are creatures of habit. There’s perhaps no bigger disruption to a routine than moving to a new home. That’s especially true for children with disabilities, who have additional challenges on top of the usual emotional distress that can come...Cold Weather Tips to Keep Your Child & Family Safe This Winter
Winter is here in full force and for much of the end of December and early January 2018, we were blasted with bitterly cold temperatures with wind chills below zero. Cold weather is dangerous for your infant and/or toddler and for YOU. Here are some cold weather tips...Toddlers and Parties, Do They Mix?
Ah the holidays, shopping, food, gifts, parties, relatives and TODDLERS! You know how stressed you feel during the holidays? Now imagine being a one or two year old who is experiencing all this over-stimulation for the first time. Here are a few tips to help you make...How to Get You and Your Little Ones Out the Door in the Morning
By Daniel Sherwin, Guest Blogger at DadSolo.com Mornings are especially hectic if you have little ones. However, you can make your routine less stressful with a little advance planning. If you prepare the night before, you’ll be more ready for whatever comes your way...Helpful Tips to Manage Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
By Catherine Konstantinos, M.Ed TEIS Developmental Specialist Many children go through a period where separating from their caregiver becomes extremely difficult. This phase can start around 6 months, but for most young children it peaks between 10 to 18 months and...Follow all of our posts on Facebook and Twitter!
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Children learn best through their everyday experiences with the people they love and trust, and when the learning is fun. Understand what you can do to get your baby or toddler off to the best start by using your everyday interactions to teach the basic skills she will need to cooperate, get along with others, and be an enthusiastic learner. bit.ly/2HuamWO
Mothers of babies with heart defects at risk for heart problems themselves
Mothers of babies with heart defects may have long-term heart health risks
abcnews.go.com
A new study says that the mothers of babies with heart problems may have a higher risk of their own heart health issues.
Babies given antacids & antibiotics more prone to asthma & allergies
Babies given antacids, antibiotics may have higher risk for allergies, asthma
chicagotribune.com
Babies who are given antacids or antibiotics during their first 6 months of life may have a sharply higher risk for allergies or asthma, a large new study warns.
