At a recent soccer game for my six-year-old, I couldn’t help but observe on the sideline asone parent screamed at his child – along with the other kids on the team – telling them what to do, play by play, as the game went on. Now, I know that I am not the most competitive […]
Tag: Development
From the time you’re expecting, all the way through toddlerhood, and on to kindergarten and beyond, our rich, educational articles, expertly researched and written by experts in their fields, touch upon all stages of your child’s development. No matter what the child development topic you need some advice on, Mommybites has what you’re looking for – from breastfeeding to sleep, from developmental milestones to car seat safety, from picky eaters to special needs and more!
Toddler is Masturbating
Masturbation is a normal part of sexual development. Much like language or physical development it starts at early ages and does not need to be taught by anyone.
Becoming Independent in Self Care
It is amazing to see how children progress from being completely dependent to self-sufficient little people. Becoming independent in self-care is a very important occupation of a child.
Explaining Weather to Children
As weather is a topic that comes up often with children, I want to share my latest column in NY Family magazine. About a year ago, many New Yorkers experienced noticeable tremors from a small earthquake. A week later, we braced for Hurricane Irene, which was projected to hit New York head-on. Luckily, both events […]
What questions should I ask at my 2-year-old well visit?
Toddlers grow in many ways so when you go into his well visit here are some areas to discuss:
Green Parenting: Of Love and Fear- Toxic Baby
The work clearly begins with those with the most at stake–parents. It is not be the politicians nor the corporations nor the laboratories that are spearheading change.
Storia Can Help Parents Raise Readers for Life
Combining its expertise in childhood learning materials with widely used technology, Scholastic introduces Storia, a free eReading App that customizes learning to your child’s ability level–and beyond.
Breaking Down the Task
If your child is having a hard time figuring out for example, how to climb the jungle gym to get to the top of the slide, break down the task.