Activities to Enhance Large Motor Skills: 12-18 Months
Your toddler is starting to walk and beginning to master her large motor skills. Jamie Loehr, M.D. and Jen Meyers, authors of "Raising Your Child," suggest these activities in order to help her develop these skills.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Physical Development
.... As his motor skills develop, you’ll see your baby enjoying his ability to jump, turn circles, stomp...
Your Growing 3-Year-Old
Your toddler is 3 and ready for more independence. Take a look at what this exciting year will bring and how to prepare for what's next.
Activities to Enhance Fine Motor Skills: 12-18 Months
Assemble puzzles with your child to boost her fine motor skills, Jamie Loehr, M.D. and Jen Meyers, authors of "Raising Your Child" say. Here are more activities that are fun but at the same time encouraging physical development.
The Year Ahead: Age 2
This time in your toddler's life can be both challenging and rewarding for the both of you! Here's what you have to look forward to in the coming year.
The Year Ahead: Age 4
There's plenty to get excited about this year (preschool!). Find out what lies in store as your child turns four.
Activities to Boost Language Development: 18-24 Months
... with their child to maximize physical, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral development at every age and stage... is an information-packed guide that leads parents through the ever changing maze of new behaviors, developments..., practical solutions, and key choices to ensure a child's healthy development for their first six years...
How to Encourage Social and Emotional Development: 18-24 Months
... with their child to maximize physical, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral development at every age and stage... is an information-packed guide that leads parents through the ever changing maze of new behaviors, developments..., practical solutions, and key choices to ensure a child's healthy development for their first six years...
The Year Ahead: Age 3
Your little one isn't so little anymore. Here's a rundown of what you can expect as your child turns three!
The Ages and Stages of Play
You'll be amazed by how much your baby's smarts, coordination, and confidence develops with each passing month. Let the games begin!
Milestones: Red Flags to Watch For
While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.
Toddler Milestones 12-17 Months
Your toddler is constantly developing and reacting to the world around him. With such quick development, every day is a new adventure. We outline some of the most exciting milestones so you know what to expect.
All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.
Your Toddler's First Year
Your toddler will grow by leaps and bounds in the months ahead. Don't miss a moment of this awesome age.
Activities to Enhance Cognitive Development: 18-24 Months
... use with their child to maximize physical, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral development... behaviors, developments, and challenges present in a child's first six years. It is filled with essential... information, expert advice, practical solutions, and key choices to ensure a child's healthy development...
Activities to Boost Cognitive Development: 12-18 Months
... use with their child to maximize physical, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral development... behaviors, developments, and challenges present in a child's first six years. It is filled with essential... information, expert advice, practical solutions, and key choices to ensure a child's healthy development...
Everyday Toddler Lessons
You don't have to sign your child up for pricey classes. Teach him his ABCs, colors, and more while he plays, shops, and tackles tasks.
Toddler Milestones
Developmental milestones -- from walking to words -- come fast and furiously during the second year.
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