August 23, 2008

Baby Development - Worry Less

As a parent it is natural for you to worry about how your child is developing and you will find yourself comparing children of similar age to see how your child is progressing against their peer group. You should remember that children are unaware of what they should be doing and at what age they should be doing it.From the moment they are born you are on a journey of discovery to get to know this new person and to understand their needs. As a parent you know your child best and will know if there is something wrong with your child that perhaps needs further investigation.You will unconsciously stimulate all the areas of your child’s development by giving them attention, playing with them, caring for them and nourishing them. Believe it or not the ways in which your baby will learn are very complex and as yet it is not fully understood. Babies are born with a natural inclination for learning, which makes them very receptive to stimulation. Babies are born wanting to make sense of the world around them and are very keen to learn.The rate at which babies learn during the first three years of life […]

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August 19, 2008

How To Deal With A Resistance To Affection From Your Toddler

It’s quite normal for a toddler who was once very affectionate and accepted all of your hugs and kisses to start to push away from those affections at a certain age (for example around age 2 1/2.)Not every toddler goes through this stage and it’s far more common in boys than it is in girls.A boy may actually refuse to kiss “mommy” as a way of dealing with his strong attraction to her which he may feel very uncomfortable with.But for the most part, the refusal to kiss or hug back is a way of declaring independence. It’s a natural part of your child’s growth so you should not be alarmed by it.You should never scold your toddler for rejecting your hugs & kisses and you should also never please or beg for hugs & kisses from your toddler.Usually this resistance to affection is just a stage that a toddler goes through and they will be happy to receive your affection again. Well until their next independence phase anyway!This doesn’t mean that you should never attempt to hug your child during this “phase.” Even if your child rejects your hugs, it’s still good to let them know that you want […]

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