Hot Topics - Toddlers

• Your Kids Really Can't Hear You When You're Talking

  

  Posted 11:00 AM 12/8/2011

  Do you ever have to say something two or three or ten times to your kids? It seems like they can't hear anything you are saying.  I know my kids drive me crazy when I'm talking to them and they don't respond, at all. My husband has the same problem, if he is caught up in something I have to (More)
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• What Makes You Feel Like a Bad Mom?

  Posted 7:39 PM 11/7/2011

  Have you ever gone to the pediatrician and heard something that made you felt like a bad mom? I remember telling my kid's doctor that my son still slept with me at two-years-old and he gave me a look.  It was a look that made me feel about 10 inches tall.  He said I should not let my (More)
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• Johnson & Johnson to Change Toxic Baby Shampoo

  Posted 7:32 PM 11/1/2011

  According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC), Johnson & Johnson's Baby Shampoo contains formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. This shampoo is sold in many countries, including the US. However, in other countries they use a formula that does not include these chemicals. For almost two (More)
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• BPA in Pregnant Women Can Cause Behavior Issues in Children

  Posted 10:31 AM 10/25/2011

  We've all heard that BPA is in all sorts of containers and that it is bad for our health. A small-scale study of 244 Cincinnatic-area pregnant women found that exposure to BPA before birth could (More)
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• Helping Get Messy Rooms in Order

  Posted 8:15 PM 10/23/2011

  Don't we all just wish we had a magic wand to get the kids' room in order? It may not be that easy, but check out our helpful hints in making a little less of a challenge.

  • Get down to your child's level to see what they do. You'll view organization in a whole (More)
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• Is Screen Time Really That Bad for Kids?

  Posted 10:25 AM 10/21/2011

  The American Academy of Pediatrics released another set of guidelines for kids under age 2 and the hazards of TV and screen time. They said that screen time provides no educational benefits for children under age 2 and leaves less room for activities that do, like interacting with other people (More)
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• Nagging Kids to Eat Veggies Doesn't Work

  Posted 10:38 PM 10/20/2011

  We've probably all resorted to nagging our kids to eat healthy foods. I've always made my boys try everything, at least once.  They learned they loved broccoli, but not brussel sprouts.  It never really worked for foods they didn't like, but once they realized they liked something, they (More)
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• Pre-School Vs. Day Care: What's the Difference

  Posted 9:38 PM 10/20/2011

  Pre-School and Day Care are the two main choices for parents when deciding what's best for their kids.  There are some differences and it largely depends on whether both parents work.  

  Here are some of the big differences in day care and pre-school.

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• Most Booster Seats Are Dangerous

  Posted 11:51 PM 10/15/2011

  According to a report, funded by the insurance industry, half of children's car booster seats can't ensure a proper fit with all safety belts. They say that a sealt belt should fit across the child's (More)
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• Mainstream Parenting Methods: Harmful or Helpful?

  Posted 11:17 AM 10/15/2011

  Most parents, especially first time parents, buy parenting books. Books that help us get our babies on a sleep schedule, a feeding schedule, how to deal with teething, potty training and every other milestone kids have from birth to toddlerhood.  Many parents align themselves with a method (More)
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