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Deck of playing cards Directions

Note that this game is out of print, but if you can track down a copy, it’s worth it.

Keeping track of the addresses of friends and family members helps your child practice his writing skills, learn about alphabetical order, and learn how to write addresses correctly. Pencil, pen, or marker Index cards Ruled paper Blank address book or small notebook Stationery and postage stamps (optional) Directions

Indoor activity Required: Thin cardboard or paper, drawing supplies, four to eight pennies, muffin tin, small items We have a fool-proof one, and we call it the Alphabet Toss. The ingredients are: enough consonants and vowels to make dozens of words, a sprinkle of luck, and a generous supply of spelling skills. You’ll also need four pennies and muffin tins of any size (the larger the cups, the easier the game, and the better-suited for younger kids)....

AAP Car Seat Guidelines The AAP’s car seat guidelines include recommendations for car seats, booster seats, and safe use of vehicle seat belts. These guidelines were most recently updated in November 2018. Infants and Toddlers: Rear-Facing Car Safety Seats Infants and toddlers are at greater risk for head and spinal cord injuries if they are in a forward-facing car seat instead of a rear-facing car seat, which provides better support for their head and neck....

Apples Knife Metal cookie cutters Directions

When parents seek help for their child, they encounter varied opinions – he’ll outgrow it, leave him alone, it’s no big deal, he just wants attention, and so on. Many professionals try to work with the Asperger child as if his disorder is like other developmental disorders, but it is quite different. In most cases, there is a great misunderstanding by many people of the needs of these special individuals....

Why Making Comparisons Is Normal It is perfectly normal to look at the baby next to you in the pediatrician’s office and wonder if your baby is doing the same things. Or you may see another infant in baby gym class rolling over while your precious bundle still just lies there and smiles. Making comparisons from baby to baby is natural and normal. It’s simply a part of human nature. You want to know that your baby is where he should be for his age....

Nature makes nursing very instinctual for both mother and child, so you don’t really need too many instructions. But there are things you can do to make nursing a more comfortable and positive experience for both you and your baby. We’ll take up a lot of the common issues and concerns of moms who are new to nursing, but first, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind:...

Allocate much more time than you think you will need. Do less than you think you can. Scope it down. Start organizing only what you think you can finish in the allotted time. Stop before you think you are done. Then, complete all the little details. And a little twist on all of the above – follow your energy. If you started out clearing out the junk drawer but suddenly have great energy to clear out the basement, go for it....

Help your preschooler be a part of this fun February tradition with these books about Groundhog Day. Some explain the back story of this special day, while others share a fun tale about a groundhog’s adventures. Even if the groundhog finds that we still have lots of winter left, it just means you can cuddle up with your preschooler and read some more! This is a great book to read with little ones to help them learn about predictions....

6 raisins Glass tumbler Vinegar Baking soda (or Alka Seltzer tablet)

Signs of Nipple Confusion When a baby gets used to the difference in sucking pattern and flow with a bottle or pacifier, they might get confused and start having difficulty sucking at the breast. They might even refuse the breast altogether. Nipple confusion does not happen with all babies. Some infants can use a pacifier and go back and forth from breast to bottle without issue while others find these transitions difficult....