Self-control is an important part of emotional development. It is what allows children to manage their feelings and regulate their behavior. The University of Cambridge did an interesting review of 78 studies that had been conducted between 2007-2017. What they found was that children who had more playtime with their fathers had better self-control, were Read More
Category: Child Development
Tummy Time
Tummy time is physical activity for infants; it is an awake, prone position that is supervised and encouraged by an adult. Tummy time is especially important since the onset of the “back to sleep” campaign. Since infants are now placed in a supine position for sleep they need more awake time in a prone position. Read More
Interactive Reading With Infants and Toddlers
Babies as young as 5 months old may show interest in books. “Interest” at this age means turning pages back and forth and putting the book in the mouth. Think of mouthing a book as a “pre-reading” skill! By the time your baby is about 9 months old they may be sitting in your lap Read More
Cutting With Scissors
Cutting with scissors is a great art project AND a way to develop fine motor skills. Using scissors builds finger strength and dexterity for later writing skills. There is also hand-eye coordination involved. Most children really enjoy cutting with scissors. Not only is it a feeling of power and accomplishment to snip and cut, there Read More
Sleep Information and Tips
For the majority of children, sleep problems steadily decline from infancy-5 years old. For a minority, continued problems with sleep regulation have been associated with adjustment and self regulation difficulties in school. Helping your child learn to sleep in their early childhood creates a lifelong skill! Sleep is part of your child’s social-emotional development, as Read More
Toddlers and Waiting
You’re trying to finish a phone call or have stopped to chat with someone you met while out shopping. This is the very moment your toddler decides they desperately need your attention! So, you say, “Wait–I’m busy.” This often causes an escalation of attention seeking behavior because toddlers don’t yet know how to “wait.” What Read More