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| Nutritious Art Activities for Young Children |
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| Arts and crafts activities are a great way for young children to reinforce the ideas they have learned as well as creatively explore new concepts. Art time is very enjoyable to most children, especially toddlers and preschoolers. An art activity by |
| How Much Water For Baby? |
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| While drinking more water is a good idea for everyone, especially during hot summer months, too much water can be harmful to infants 6 months old and younger. According to a study in Clinicians Reviews a 1997 survey of new mothers found that nearly |
| Babies and Separation Anxiety |
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| During her first year of life, your newborn will develop a strong attachment to you. As young as six months old, your baby may start to become upset when you leave her at daycare, with a relative, or with the babysitter. Separation anxiety is a norm |
| The Importance of Play - Educational Toys Make a Difference |
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| Playtime is one of the most vital parts of childhood development. Research has proven that all areas of development are enhanced through a childs play activities. Healthy growth and development is stimulated through play as early as birth and on in |
| Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood |
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| There are several activities and games you and your child can engage in to enhance her language development. While your little one is still an infant, encourage her to imitate simple syllables like "ma" or "da". Repeat any sounds your baby attempts |
| Educational Games for Babies 6 to 12 Months |
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| By six months of age your baby may be sitting unassisted, her coordination skills are growing in leaps and bounds, and she will soon be crawling, standing, and then walking. Six to twelve months is a fun time for parents and babies. Play a variety o |
| What is Tummy Time? |
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| What is Tummy Time? Tummy Time means allowing for your baby to be on his or her stomach while the baby is awake and someone is watching. Why is Tummy Time important? Babies need time on their stomachs to help strengthen their head, neck, and shoulde |
| Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) |
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| What are neural tube defects? Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. The most common neural tube defects are: Spina bifida - In spina bifida, the tube that forms the spinal cord and spine does not close properly, causing |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) |
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| What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than one year old. It is the leading cause of death in children between one month and one year of age. Most SIDS deaths happen when babies are be |
| Pregnancy and Infant Health: The Facts |
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| Introduction The United States has made substantial progress toward ensuring the health and vitality of pregnant mothers and new-born children. Since 1960, maternal and infant mortality rates have declined steadily. From 1960 to 1982, maternal morta |
| What are Developmental Disabilities? |
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| What are developmental disabilities? Developmental disabilities are birth defects related to a problem with how a body part or body system works. They may also be known as functional birth defects. Many of these conditions affect multiple body parts |
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