Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recommends using pacifiers for infants up to six months of age to reduce the risk of SIDS or as pain relief for minor medical procedures? It’s true. But, how do you know which are the top pacifiers for your child or what type is considered
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When Should I Wean My Child Off a Pacifer
How to wean your child off a pacifier is often a challenging task for parents. After all, the soothing sucking most likely provided more than comfort to the baby — it probably gave you some moments of peace as well. Ridding your little one of the sucking device requires knowing when to wean off a pacifier
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One of the most important things is encouraging positive behavior in children. Doing so will help your children learn how to behave properly and make good decisions, both now and in the future. There are a few key things on how to instill positive behavior in my child. 1. Be a Role Model Children learn
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Children develop difficult behavior for many reasons. Some children are born temperamentally more challenging than others. Family conflict, poor parenting, and exposure to violence, drugs, or poverty can make children more prone to difficult behavior — many children who have experienced abuse or neglect display behavioral problems. Some children act out because they have special
READ MOREThe Importance of Daily Routine for Your Child
How does routine play a role in child development? If you haven’t given this much thought, you should. Families with a routine are more likely to be organized and function together to accomplish goals or have fun. Routines establish expectations of what should be done and how often. Children are members of a family that thrive off
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