Below are all of our articles about Child Routines. Click here to read our Introduction to Child Routines.
Many parents or caregivers discover at one time or another that transitions in daily routines can be very challenging with a toddler, particularly if that means ending a favorite activity or beginning a non-preferred one. While most toddlers have tantrums from time to time, there are some strategies that you can use to help make transitions easier for your child…and …
For most typically-developing infants, pediatricians will advise that parents begin introducing spoon-fed baby foods to their babies at around the age of 6 months. Generally, we start with a thin mixture of rice cereal, and as babies demonstrate that they can handle this gentle food, we gradually add foods one at a time to ensure that there are no allergies. …
Children begin to communicate the moment they are born. From cries to coos, parents learn their child’s communication without the use of words. One fun way parents can interact and play with their child is through music. Music can serve many communicative purposes. Singing a soft lullaby to a tired child can drift the child to sleep. Participating in finger …
What can you do with your little one when it’s so cold outside? While we wait for the sunshine and warmth of Spring, here are some winter crafts you can do with your toddler to bring some snowy fun to the indoors. Please note all of these activities will also work on language skills as you talk with your child …
Many parents love the idea of sitting with their infant or toddler on their lap and snuggling in to listen to a great book. This magical moment of reading to your child can quickly fall apart, however, as he or she squirms out of your lap onto the floor, tries to eat the book, or even grabs and throws the …
Have you ever wondered why your child gets bored with his or her toys? Often even after the holidays when your house may have an abundance of new and exciting toys, children still tend to lose interest in toys after a few weeks. So, why does your child becomes bored with his/her toys so easily? And how can you help …
The way you position your baby when cuddling, carrying, and playing with him can help him to develop his muscles and to learn motor and social skills. Back to Sleep and Belly to Play Tummy time is a very beneficial activity for babies, but it can be scary for parents to do with their newborn. You can do tummy time …
With the New Year comes cold winter weather in many parts of the country, so what can you do during these long, dark months of cold, snow, sleet and rain to help keep your children safe and warm? Be aware that little ones lose their body heat more rapidly than adults and they are also less able to understand and …
Infants born prematurely are met with a difficult situation. They try to grow and develop as they would have if they were still in the womb, however, they are doing so outside the womb. Proper positioning of preemie babies throughout their day can help them to achieve their goals for development and help ease the harshness of the world they …
Holding your toddler’s hand can be one of the most beautiful connections between caregivers and children. Yet, what if your toddler/child simply refuses to hold your hand? What are we do to when we need to guide them or protect them from danger? This is a topic often covered in sessions with my families who are concerned with safety and …
