For toddlers, picky eating is frequently the norm. Try not to get frustrated by this typical toddler behavior. Simply provide healthy meal options and know that with time, your child’s appetite and eating habits will stabilize. Here are some tips that can help you get through the picky eating stage: Make food fun : […]
The most common victims of heat rash are infants and young children. It happens when it’s hot and muggy outside. Entrances to the sweat glands are blocked. Little red lumps appear around the sweat duct openings as a result of this. With the July heat, it’s important to check for possible heat rashes in skin […]
Your toddler can take control of their learning through hands-on experiences. Learn how cooking can stimulate your child’s social, physical, and cognitive development! Social/Emotional Development: Toddlers may practice skills including problem-solving, sharing, and teamwork. Children learn the value of following instructions and being mindful of those around them by developing and following recipes […]
As they grow and develop, your toddler will explore and learn about the world via play time. As a parent or caregiver, you may encourage and support this play. Allow your child plenty of time to play, and join in on the fun whenever possible! Young children start getting ready for school through play. They […]
What is a tantrum and what are the best ways to stop/prevent them? It may bring little comfort to know that tantrums are an age-appropriate behavior that most (if not all) parents experience with their young children. An unplanned burst of anger and frustration is considered a tantrum. It is often a result of your […]
If you’re a parent or caregiver of small children you’ve probably heard the term “developmental screening” before. While there are some parents who are familiar with these screenings there are many that don’t know how the process works. An easy way to describe a screening is a “quick check” of your child’s development. Why does […]
It’s summer! Summer signifies time to get outdoors and play with your kids! There are many fun and free things to do with young children in the Kenosha area. In addition to the many wonderful parks Kenosha County has to offer there are other activities for little ones to enjoy while being outdoors. There are […]
Summer is just about here! And we all know that kids LOVE living summer to the fullest! I mean, don’t we all!? Here are a couple tips to help keep summer safe, healthy and fun for all. ◊ Don’t forget to hydrate! It’s so easy to soak up those summer days and then realize […]
What is tummy time? It may sound silly but, tummy time is a time for babies to play on their stomachs or “tummies”. Tummy time is important for motor development as well as visual and sensory development. A major benefit to tummy time is the prevention of flat spots on the back of the […]
As warmer weather approaches, most of us are ready to head outdoors and get back to playing at parks. Parks can be a great, cost effective way for young children to get outdoors and get exercise. Parks are often crowded with lots of children running around. Parks can also be the home to water sprinklers […]
