Posts by Tiffany Woodcock
Photo Friday!
Photo Friday!
Literacy: Errands and chores?
Turn kids’ errands or chores into fun with reading and writing: Help them write a To Do list of things they have to get done. Help them write a Ta Da list of things they did get done. Ta da!! Create a calendar or write on a regular one. Note their regular chores, and offer…
Read MoreThe Bilingual Bonus
“There is no doubt that speakers of more than one language have nimble brains.” This bold claim was made in Psychology Today (October 2010; psychologytoday.com) in an article that also made these claims… “All told, half of the world’s population conducts life in multiple languages…. “Infants as young as 4 months who live in bilingual…
Read MoreSippy Cup Do’s and Don’t’s
Sippy cups can be a great way for your baby to transition from nursing or bottle-feeding to a regular cup. They can also help improve hand-to-mouth coordination. When your baby has the motor skills to handle a cup, but not the skills to keep the drink from spilling, a sippy cup can give some independence…
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Feeding Disorders
The term “feeding disorder” refers to a condition in which an infant or child is unable or refuses to eat, or has difficulty eating, which can result in frequent illnesses, failure to grow normally, and even death. Feeding disorders should not be confused with eating disorders, such as anorexia, which are more common in adolescence…
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