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Preschool Development Milestones

20 February 2009

This is an exciting time of growth for your child and for new parents, it can be both wonderful and frightening. Every child grows and develops at his or her own pace. However, normal growth and development follow a predictable pattern. Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that he or [...]

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Toddler Temper Tantrums

26 November 2008

There are few things quite as embarrassing as being out in public with your toddler when he or she decides to throw a right-royal temper tantrum. Just remind yourself - almost everyone who witnesses the temper tantrum will have been in a similar situation with their own children or will one day be in a [...]

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Sensitivity to change

26 November 2008

Toddlers can be sensitive to change, which exhibits as anxiety, crying, temper tantrums or other signs of complete melt-down on the part of the child. Try to be sensitive about what your child is trying to convey instead of getting distressed or angry that a melt-down is occurring. Children like routines. What may be boring [...]

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Babies and Diapers

18 October 2008

How often do I change my baby's diaper? I get asked this a lot. The answer is - it depends. It depends on how old your baby is and how much your baby is taking at each feeding and how often the baby feeds. Obviously, more food means more wet and messy diapers. Just like [...]

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Well-baby exams

08 October 2008

Well-baby exams begin shortly after birth. Well, actually they begin in the hospital before you take the baby home, but we're not counting that. Even with a normal, healthy baby, well-baby exams are important to measure growth and development milestones to make certain your baby is staying healthy. Make sure you have a pediatrician you [...]

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Colic in infants

08 October 2008

Colic can be very frustrating, especially for first-time parents. Your otherwise healthy-appearing and well-fed child cries inconsolably and nothing you do seems to comfort him or her. Colic is typically defined as a baby that cries more than 3 hours a day, 3 or more times a week. It usually follows a pattern, occurring during [...]

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Newborn Basics: Helping your newborn sleep through the night

30 July 2008

Getting enough sleep is crucial when you've given birth - but how DO you accomplish that when you have to tend to your bundle of joy, who hasn't yet developed an internal clock or a sense of day and night? Sleepless nights with a newborn are a given. Here are some tips to help get [...]

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