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Child Development
There are 133 million births every year, 247 births every minute, and four babies born every second. In their first few years of life, children experience rapid growth. Ask questions here about stages of development in children.
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Why do kids have to keep getting shots?
The shots are to protect them from common diseases. These shots actually have a very small dose of the virus, so that their bodies can get immune to it so if they get the virus it won't be so severe as it was the first time exposed to it.
Why can't my 4 year old hold in wee or poo?
Boys are more likely to have trouble keeping ''in'' their pee or poo. It's normal. What often happens is that the parent potty trains their baby too young, and the child does not yet have the control over his bladder, which causes him to later have accidents, like your son. Do not worry, you just have to re-explain to him where he has to do his business, slowly and patiently. When he goes to the bathroom all by himself and doesn't wet himself, congratulate him! Give him a prize! Keep patience, and he will learn.
How does a sandpit support growth and development?
With my first child, it was a nightmare going on holiday as he hated going on the beach, but when we had our second child we bought a sandpit and got her used to it early, helping to improve our holidays massively.
Also, the fresh air obviously helps with children.
I am 14 and 5'2 is this normal or will I grow more?
You will never be a tall man. Maybe you will still grow a bit, but not much.
The truth is that you will keep on growing in spurts for at least another 4 years and can still grow to be over six foot tall. the rate of growth and when it happens varies fro person to person, one indicator to keep in mind is how tall your parents are, If you are a reasonably healthy young person you will probably be at least a little taller then the shortest of them. Males tend to be taller then females
Break it down into less intimidating portions:
Frontal cortical- front half of the brain
Sylvan fissures- these particular "wrinkles" in the brain seperates the frontal and temporal lobes
Effectively the front portion of the brain is wasting away and there is an uneveness in the brain in the area that seperates the front and back portions.
Best of luck for you and yours. That's a fairly rough Dx.
Im 11year old and you think im a lesbian what should you do?
I believe that if your 11-yrs. old and you have an attraction towards the same sex, you may be lesbian or bisexual depending on whether you also find males attractive also. You won't grow out of it that's what a lot of adults say. You are attracted to who you are attracted to. You are too young however to have any sexual encounter and act responsibly. Having sexual encounters with either gender can have consequences such as HIV/STD's, so please abstain until your old enough to fully understand sex and the types of protection you need to use. Good luck!!!
At what age does a baby's head start to get hard?
Normally at age 1 is usually when the skull has closed at the top and that is when it should start feeling harder.
What should be the size of penis in 2 year old baby?
hi my friends boy is almost 4 but she is concerned that his penis is only 1cm is this normal or should she have him circumsised.he is quite a big boy apart from that.
How much does it cost for a kid to attend the fitness center at My Gym?
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What are the characteristics of a toddler?
When children learn to walk, they are called toddlers. Usually this term is applied to one and two-year-old children. This is a stage in the growth of a child and not a specific age. The toddler stage is very important in a child's life. It is the time between infancy and childhood when a child learns and grows in many ways. Everything that happens to the toddler is meaningful. With each stage or skill the child masters, a new stage begins. This growth is unique to each child. Children have their own time-table. During the toddler stage, most children learn to walk, talk, solve problems, relate to others, and more. One major task for the toddler is to learn to be independent. That is why toddlers want to do things for themselves, have their own ideas about how things should happen, and use "no" many times each day.
The toddler stage is characterized by much growth and change, mood swings, and some negativity. Toddlers are long on will and short on skill. This is why they are often frustrated and "misbehave." Some adults call the toddler stage "the terrible twos." Toddlers, bursting with energy and ideas, need to explore their environment and begin defining themselves as separate people. They want to be independent and yet they are still very dependent. One of the family day care provider's greatest challenges is to balance toddlers' need for in-dependence with their need for discipline. Toddlers are very concerned with their own needs and ideas. This is why we cannot expect them to share.
Toddlers sometimes get frustrated because they do not have the language skills to express themselves. Often they have difficulty separating themselves from their parents and other people who are important to them. Adults who work with toddlers often find it helpful to appreciate toddlers' need to do things their way.
Usually between two and one half and three years of age, children begin to take an interest in being toilet trained, and by age three they are ready to be known as preschoolers. By this age, most children are toilet trained, have developed verbal skills, are continuing to be more independent, and are taking an active interest in the world around them.
The toddler stage can be a difficult for adults and toddlers. An understanding of this stage of development can make it more fun for everyone. This fact sheet lists some of the characteristics of toddlers. These characteristics are listed for three main areas: physical (body), social (getting along with others) and emotional (feelings), and intellectual (thinking and language) development. Remember that all toddlers are different and reach the various stages at different time
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What are nutritional guidelines for a baby?
For a baby under 1 year of age, the baby should only be consuming formula or breast milk until about age 6 months but remember if you are giving formula you need to also give your baby water because in breast milk there is plenty so you don't need to give much water. After 6 months you can introduce fruits and vegetable baby food.
A mother is caring by showing love to her children. She doesn't just sit them down and ignore them. She takes care of their needs and plays with them. She helps develop their education and become the person they will grow up to be. She is a teacher to them
How do you increase appetite of toddlers?
Kids Should never skip their breakfast. Snacks should be as good as meals and give water 30 min before meals. Their should be feeding after every 2 hours.
guarana is not bad for the children. infact it is found in some chocolate bars, syrups and powder which said to have medical value. it is also a medicine for headaches and symptoms of adhd syndrome.
How do you stop your child hurting other children?
I am not specifically a mother, but i grew up with many brothers and sisters and babysit for aggressive children. You have got to stand your ground and not give in. Tell them for every day they don't get bossy or hit you'll give them a treat (frozen yogurt, the go gurt tubes, its healthy but i put it in a bowl and tell them its ice cream). After you tell them that you also tell them the first time they get a warning, second time their treat is gone, and a third time and they are in a naughty chair or Get grounded and get sent back to their room.
I have a different perspective. It is important that you do do not just give them treats for being good like you would a dog. Not that you shouldn't, just don't let it become the backbone of your methods. Every kid is different and requires different techniques. What is most important is that you don't just tell the child what to do. They will begin to block you out mentaly. If you tell the kid not to touch the stove, he or she will do so anyway when you can't see simply because they are curious to learn. If you tell them that it will burn their hand and hurt them, they are more likely to be satisfied with the knowledge acquired and not have to try it. You might consider telling the kid that when you hurt someone, the person they hurt will be sad and feel bad. Then they might understand what they are doing is wrong, instead of acting on the defiancy that all kids have (wanting to do what they are told not to do).
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The best way to teach a child anything is by example. If you use physical violence, shouting, tears, or tantrums to get your own way or to protest against unfair treatment, your kids will learn to see this as normal behaviour.
If your child physically hurts another child, physically hurting your child as punishment isn't a sensible way to explain to them that hitting is wrong. Quite the opposite.
If your child teases, steals from, or otherwise emotionally hurts another child, then calling your child names, humiliating them, or taking possessions or privileges from them is, again, not a sensible approach.
Teach your child that others have feelings just the same as they do, and that what hurts them will also hurt those others.
When your children are old enough to do so, encourage them to put themselves in another's place; you are the best judge of whether they've reached that level of understanding.
I'd not recommend giving a child treats, especially food treats, for not behaving badly, just as I'd not recommend withholding treats if the child does behave badly. This approach doesn't give a particularly good message, and using food in an attempt to control behaviour isn't teaching the child good eating habits at all; encouraging a child to view certain types of food as rewards isn't smart at all; good nutrition depends on kids learning all food is good, while some foods are 'sometime' foods - but not rewards for behaving well.
Don't use threats, even if you call them warnings. Catch your child's eye, give a stern look and a shake of your head; eventually this should be all you'll need when you're there watching them. They'll come to learn The Look means exactly what it says!
When The Look isn't enough, act quickly, decisively, calmly and without harsh or punitive words.
Children usually enjoy playing with other kids, so if they aren't playing well - hitting, teasing, taking toys, and so on - the best response is frequently just to take them out of the play situation straight away, explaining calmly, and privately, that maybe next time they'll play so that everyone enjoys themselves.
If they misbehave next time, just remove them immediately from the situation again. Leave them to play with their own things, in a place away from the other children. It might take a few goes, but if you keep your temper and remain consistent, you'll be glad you did.
Teach them to apologize, too. Again, this is best learned by example. If they hear their parent or parents say, to them or to others, things like 'I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I'm sorry if I've made you feel bad,' they'll learn there's no shame or weakness in saying sorry. Which there isn't. A quick and honest apology (even if you mightn't feel it's warranted) can work magic in seconds, and save all kinds of bother.
Sooner or later, your kids will be socializing with others in situations where you aren't there supervising. This is when you'll know how well your teaching's worked out.
Nobody's perfect. Don't expect yourself or your kids or the rest of the world to be. Along the way there'll be tears and tantrums and disappointment and hurts, and sometimes it'll even be the kids doing the crying and yelling!
Meanwhile, you'll be told a lot of child-raising theories by a lot of people. Listen to what they say, and watch how they really get on as a family, how their kids reallybehave...very often simple observation will show you their theories either don't work, or they don't apply them properly!
If they have happy, well-mannered and well-behaved kids, ask them for advice. If they and their children lack self-control in all kinds of situations, learn by watching them, but don't ask their advice!
Don't criticize others, especially not in front of your children. Save it for when you have coffee with a trusted friend, or for private moments with your partner, and then you can let off steam! Your children will learn even this from you: not to look down on others, and to keep negative thoughts to yourself.
You are the person they'll see most of, the person who they'll learn from just by watching you...and you'd be amazed how quickly kids pick up on a person saying one thing but doing another.
Be as honest as you possibly can be, and treat others well even if your children aren't there to see. The kids will thank you for this when they're grown.
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Can pushing a baby to walk early be harmful?
I would recommend letting them crawl first; studies show that kids who crawl first have better cordination but when you are trying to get them walking, make sure you have a good eye and watch! Same with climbing stairs!
What age do childrens molar teeth typically come in?
I don't think anyone could know what age the children's molars come in. All I know is that the molar teeth come in when they are ready to come in.
How do you calm a 5 yr old that won't stop crying when being dropped off at school?
Schools prefer that you hand the child off to the teacher as quickly as possible. Most of the time the parent isn't out the door before the child has been distracted and is ready to start their big adventure. Some children start crying over separating, when they pick up on stress from their parent. The child who had been fine and excited over going to school feels anxiety in the parent and suddenly they no longer feel like school is a happy, safe place to be.
If you have a child with separation anxiety, explain to the child before you get to the school what to expect. Tell them what time you will be back to pick them up, once at the school give a quick hug and kiss, then smile and leave. If you feel confident that your child is going to have a good day, they will feel your confidence in them.
Is 35 lb obese for a 3.5 year old?
It's not average. But it's not OBESE, you can live like it. I weighed like 30 pounds when I was 4 years old. So i don't think it's horrible.
It's good weight. (=
Why will a child with autism refuse to eat certain foods?
Here are possibilities related to autism that might cause a child to refuse to eat certain foods:
- It does not fit with the routine the child follows. The food is not what he or she is accustomed to eating. It is not what he or she eats for that meal of the day. The food is not served at the proper time of day. The food is not served on the appropriate plate or with the appropriate dinnerware.
- The food causes sensory issues. It could be too bland or too spicy. It could have a texture the child dislikes.
- The food is touching other food on the plate.
Stranger Anxiety is common after the age of?
stranger anxiety is usually from the age 13 and up because you are then going through differant changes and you might feel abit funny or alone but nothing to worry about just spend time with people close by you and this is for girls okay!
The truth is that, it is okay to cry! You won't be making a fool of yourself because its a big step for you and your classmates. Maybe the other kids are too young to understand your tears and they will laugh in ignorance, but at least you are capable of expressing your happiness. People express their feelings in different ways, some cry when they are happy, sad or confused and some laugh everything off. The important thing is that you should not keep your feelings bottled up. So congratulations! Don't worry about it, just have fun!
