Parenting tips for every age
With every hug and every kiss, with every nutritious meal and game you play, you’re helping to build your baby’s brain. Did you know that up to 75 per cent of each meal goes to build your baby's brain? Or that over 80 per cent of your baby’s brain is formed by the age of 3? * * Sources: Steen, The Evolving Brain: The Known and The Unknown, 2007; …, Here are some tips to help give your child the best start in life:, Parenting tips for newborns, Did you know? Within a few days, babies can start smiling when people smile at them. Provide ways for your baby to see, hear, move freely and touch you. While your baby’s movement will be jerky in the beginning, she/he will eventually learn how to control her/his movements. Look into your baby’s eyes and smile in response to her/his smiles. You…, Parenting tips for babies 1-6 months, Did you know? 1-3-month-old babies see things best when they are between 20-30 centimeters away. By 3 months, babies have a greater range of vision. Provide ways for your child to see, hear, feel, move freely and touch you. Your baby will slowly establish trust with you. Slowly move colorful things for your child to see and reach for. A simple,…, Parenting tips for babies 6-9 months, Up to 75 per cent of each meal goes toward building your baby’s brain. Did you know? At 6 months, your baby can eat anything except honey which should not be given until she/he is a year old. When asking a question, give plenty of time for your baby to answer. Count to 10 in your head. If no answer is given, then answer the question yourself. Try…, Parenting tips for babies 9-12 months, Did you know? To increase infants’ self-esteem and confidence, always take a positive approach to your child’s learning process. Try to say “yes”, “good”, “well done” more often, rather than “no”, “bad”, “not good”. Play hide and seek with your infant and see if he can find the objects you hide. You can hide something under a cloth, and say: “…, Parenting tips for toddlers 1-2 years, Did you know? Toddlers are especially happy when they see that they are making the adults around them happy as well. Give your child things to put into containers and take out. She/he will try to take them out and put them back on their own, which is great for the development of eye-hand coordination skills. Give your toddler things to stack up.…, Parenting tips for toddlers 2+ years, Did you know? Children learn better when they are taught how to behave well instead of being scolded for behaving badly. Ask simple questions and listen to the answers. Encourage your child to talk by asking questions such as: “What is this?”, “Where is the window?”, “Which ball is bigger?”, “Would you like the red cup?”. You should see your child…