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Most babies will develop teeth between six and twelve months of age. Teeth are an important part of a child’s health and development. In this lesson, you will learn the physical effects of teething. We will discuss teething and breastfeeding and the do’s and don’ts of soothing a child during this phase.
Nurturing care of a child teaches them how to trust, be empathetic, and compassionate when they get older. This is something all parents want for their children! But how do you do it and what does it mean to nurture? Learn the important elements of nurture and how this critical aspect of parenting without shame
You put them to bed, and before you know it, they’re back up again. Hungry, thirsty, lonely, not tired . . . how can you keep them in bed? Toddlers don’t want to miss out on anything, and often naps and bedtimes become a clash of wills. You can lead a toddler to bed, but
Boundaries are those invisible barriers that we establish in relationships in order to protect what we value. They impact all areas of our lives. But boundaries don’t just happen, they have to be taught and internalized. Learn about the different types of boundaries, how to nurture them in your child, why they are important to
Raising confident and happy kids is really hard work! And even though parents don’t always do everything right, at the core is the bond they forge with their children. It begins early in infancy and grows throughout their lives. But how do you do it? In this lesson, we’ll talk about what it means to
Have you ever had trouble with your car seat? Maybe you have wondered if it was installed correctly. This class, led by a representative from Texas A&M Extension agency, will show you the correct way to install your seat and how to inspect it so that it is safe for your baby.
Our emotions are important and valuable to us. And being allowed to own our emotions and express them in a healthy way is one way we feel respected and valued. Children have BIG emotions and can go from excited to sobbing within seconds! Managing those big emotions is something they have to learn. But how
You may think it’s all just fun and games when you watch a toddler play. But really, many of skills we need to be successful in life are learned in toddlerhood through play. Toddlers learn how to work with others, to share, to negotiate, and to develop decision-making and problem-solving skills. Best of all, they
“I want it, and I want it now!” If you enticed your child with the reward of two marshmallows for waiting just fifteen minutes before eating the first one, would she do it? Does she have the self-discipline to delay gobbling one sugary treat right away in order to have two in the future?
They hit the ground running and are into everything! Your busy, little toddler will be exploring, playing, and discovering so many new things. They will also discover gravity and many of the dangers that come from being human: bug bites, falls, bruises, cuts, and scrapes, just to name a few. Thankfully, toddlers heal well!
We’ve all caught our kids in a lie or two. We’ve even told a few ourselves. Why do kids lie, and can you teach them to tell the truth? In this session, we talk about why people lie, how your reaction to your kids’ lies can, in fact, encourage them to lie, and what
Your toddler is sick, and you’re worried! Maybe even a little disgusted! Ugh! Snotty noses, vomiting, or diarrhea everywhere—is it just a simple bug or something more? Do you go to the doctor now or wait? It’s challenging when our little ones are sick, and their bugs definitely take their toll on us all!
