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Tricking Kids Into Self-discovery
My best friend, John Matau, was an amazing teacher! He was a master at "tricking" kids into self-discovering positive ideas about themselves....

Five Great Lessons
Some Important Things Life Teaches Us...

Toddler Parenting Books
Toddler Owner's ManualPhoto © PriceGrabberMaking the transition from infancy to toddlerhood is a time filled with new and exciting challenges for you and your child. Learn how to meet those challenges with these books on toddler care. Have a parenting book that you just can't live without? Share your favorites with other parents by leaving a comment. Toddler Parenting Books originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 22:50:36. Permalink | Comment | Email this

Childhood Obesity Prevention Should Begin Early In Life, Possibly Before Birth
Efforts to prevent childhood obesity should begin far earlier than currently thought - perhaps even before birth - especially for minority children, according to a new study that tracked 1,826 women from pregnancy through their children's first five years of life...

Is Prenatal Screening For Rare Diseases Like Spinal Muscular Atrophy Too Costly?
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is one of many serious disorders for which prenatal testing is available. SMA affects approximately 1 in 10,000 live births and is the leading genetic cause of infant mortality and the second most common autosomal recessive disorder, after cystic fibrosis...

Wordless Wednesday: 20-Month-Old Ashley
Thanks to Jamee for sharing this picture of Ashley.How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless WednesdayMore Wordless Wednesday posts at About.comMore Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Become a fan on Facebook Wordless Wednesday: 20-Month-Old Ashley originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 09:00:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this

Parents Of Toddlers Should Know CPR
"> Many parents take childbirth classes and parenting classes before their baby arrives, but very few of these courses include instruction on how to perform CPR on an infant or child. I find this surprising since it's one of those must-ask questions on the list for babysitters and child care providers. I mean, nobody wants to leave their children with someone who couldn't save their lives if it came down to it... but if you don't know CPR yourself, that's what you're doing every day, right? I've been certified several times before and I've had to use it twice. Still, it's not like riding a bike -- at least not for me. I kept my certification up when it was necessary for my work, but I've let it slide in recent years. The other day, it dawned on me that I couldn't exactly remember how many rescue breaths and compressions were for infants and children versus adults. I'm going to take another class next month. If you have never taken a class or need a refresher, I hope you'll do the same. Related:Performing Infant CPRPerforming Child CPR (1-8 years old)Before You Choose a CPR Class Which Comes First: CPR or 9-1-1? Parents of Toddlers Should Know CPR originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 12:00:57. Permalink | Comment | Email this

Repetition
Do not assume that your kids have heard what you have said simply because you have said it. Repeat it! Repetition is fundamental...