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Babies who are born premature, or even slightly early may have thin white hair covering their body and face. This hair is called lanugo, and normally falls off before or shortly after delivery of full term babies.
Lanugo is the name for the hair that grows on the body that is lacking fat, in order to [...]
Omega-3 fatty acids are very important for pregnant and breastfeeding women. One omega-3 fatty acid in particular called DHA is considered essential for the optimal development of an infant’s brain and eyes, both during pregnancy and after birth. In addition, DHA may help prevent preterm labor and may help protect against postpartum depression.
During pregnancy, your [...]
by Rae Pica
Most people can understand how physical activity can impact not only their child’s physical development but also his social/emotional development. But intellectual development? What could movement possibly have to do with learning? After all, schools – where most of the child’s learning is supposed to take place – are our prime promoters of [...]
by News Canada
(NC)—The first few years of a child’s life are full of new and exciting experiences that are absorbed like a sponge through the five senses: touch, taste, smell, sight and sound. From birth, newborns are bombarded with a busy world that they must learn to master. It is the senses that pave the [...]
by Laura Bankston
Did you know that cooking with your kids is a natural way for them to develop motor skills? If you’ve never looked at cooking that way before, think again. There’s a reason why kids have a universal love for cooking - just like for stacking blocks and banging!
Cooking is especially good for preschoolers [...]
by News Canada(NC)—The first few years of a child’s life are full of new and exciting experiences that are absorbed like a sponge through the five senses: touch, taste, smell, sight and sound. From birth, newborns are bombarded with a busy world that they must learn to master. It is the senses that pave the [...]
by Rae Pica
If a child is having fun while moving, that child is far more likely to want to keep moving. What he doesn’t realize is that he’s also practicing his movement skills!
Following are activities that help promote the development of locomotor (traveling) skills:
In and Around. There’s nothing like an obstacle course to provide practice [...]
Are you a new grandparent? If you are, you may be unsure as to which items will be best suited for your new grandchild. Whether you are interested in purchasing items for your own home or for your grandchild’s home, the information outlined below may be able to provide you with much needed assistance.
When it [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care
Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can’t carry a tune, don’t fret. There are lots of ways to bring music into your baby’s life.
Learn about it
For hundreds of years, mothers have crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers have sung nursery [...]
Six simple ways to support your baby’s healthy development
As new parents, you want the best for your baby, and you’re willing to do whatever it takes to ensure his well-being. Therefore, you’ll buy all sorts of fancy gizmos, and pour through mountains of information about all of the products and resources that claim they can [...]
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