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A child’s ability to dress themselves is an essential developmental milestone. Your child has reached a major developmental threshold at this point. This marks their transition to being more independent and mature. Babies may not be able to get themselves ready for the day by walking, talking, or feeding themselves, but they can do it …
The ability to bounce back swiftly from setbacks is a hallmark of resilience. Any person who has accomplished anything has shown a high level of resilience. They wouldn’t have gotten as far as they did if they had given up when they hit roadblocks along the route. Working hard for a target requires us …
In many ways, young kids and adults share similar emotional experiences. Children feel emotions, including embarrassment, nervousness, happiness, sadness, frustration, and anger. But they often lack the vocabulary to describe such states. Instead, they may act in ways that aren’t always suitable to show how they feel. Preschoolers often lack the emotional maturity and cognitive …
Children, like grownups, go through a wide range of emotions. Their emotions range from excitement, nervousness, sadness, jealousy, fear, worry, anger, and embarrassment. Most young children lack the language and skills necessary to express their emotions. They find alternative means of expressing themselves such as through their faces, bodies, actions, and play. Their inappropriate, physical, …
Children who are well-equipped socially have more positive peer interactions. However, the advantages of having strong social skills go far beyond simply being liked by others. Immediate gains are possible for children who have developed stronger social skills. As children grow, they will need to continue honing their social abilities. With time and practice, one …
Children with self-esteem believe in themselves, can cope with the fundamental dynamics of life and maintain healthy relationships. Self-esteem is the ability to value own thoughts, opinions and decisions. It is good to note that self-esteem is not an inborn trait but a learned virtue that grows with time. Self-esteem is vital for success in …
Getting children to help with household chores is a great achievement for a family. Children who help with chores have an opportunity to grow in responsibility and ability to take charge. It is never easy for the parents to start their children doing house chores, but with consistency and encouragement, the ball gets rolling. Parents …
The arrival of a new baby into the family can be both joyous and hard on a child’s older siblings. No matter how old your children are, there are some general guidelines that you need to follow when it comes to introducing them to new siblings and preparing them for the upcoming changes in the …
What is Colic? Intense, persistent, and regular fussiness or crying in a healthy infant is referred to as “colic.” Because the baby’s pain appears to occur for no obvious reason and no amount of soothing seems to provide relief, colic can be particularly aggravating for parents. These things happen at night, when parents are most …
The birth of a child is an exciting time for everyone involved, including the expectant parents and the rest of the extended family. Newborn baby gifts can be overwhelming for those who have never done them before. The parents of a newborn baby may appreciate receiving a unique and special gift from everyone who cares …