8 Aug · Linda Searles · No Comments

Can Parents Arguing in Front of Their Baby Alter Brain Development?

Let’s face it folks, parents do argue once in a while especially when both have had very little sleep for months BUT a new study by researchers at the University of Oregon finds that arguing in front of your baby might sensitize the infant’s brain to stress. They have found that babies react to angry, …

17 Jul · Linda Searles · No Comments

Are Immunizations Necessary?

Are Immunizations Necessary? These are the vaccines that your child needs if you live in the United States. (Your doctor will determine the best vaccination and schedule for your child.) Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) Hepatitis A vaccine (HepA) Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) Hib vaccine Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Influenza vaccine …

27 Jun · Linda Searles · No Comments

To Tickle or Not To Tickle That Is the Question

For centuries, the deepest thinkers – Aristotle, Darwin, Shylock-have puzzled over this silliest of human acts. Robert R. Provine, a neuroscientist at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County says that tickling is not an inexplicable physical tie, it’s central to who we are-and how we because who we are. Tickle games are not unique …

4 May · Linda Searles · No Comments

Benefits of Investing in a Franchise

In recent years, one of the fastest growing business segments in the United States has been franchising. The benefits for a franchises include: a higher chance of success than in a sole proprietorship; shorter time to opening; initial training and ongoing support; assistance in finding an optimal site; the selling power of a known …

5 Apr · Linda Searles · No Comments

Grandparents

Grandparents -Advice or no Advice? Are the grandparents being pushy or just trying to be helpful? Grandparents have a wealth of information under their belts and many love to share this information with you. Sometimes some grandparents can be a little over enthusiastic driving new parents nuts with their “helpful “suggestions. Are they being helpful …

3 Dec · Linda Searles · No Comments

Language Development -4 to 7 months

Your baby thrives on the interactions he/she has with you, so shower him/her with smiles and cuddles, and reply when she babbles to encourage her communication skills. Read together and name the objects in the book. You baby is never too young to talk to him. Keep talking to your baby. This is critical …

8 Nov · Linda Searles · No Comments

Language Development

“Mama” and “Dada” are music to your ears. While it will be many months before your child can master this milestone, it will not be our baby’s first when it comes to language development. Here are some significant stepping stones that will lead up to the day when your child will actually be able …

19 Sep · Linda Searles · No Comments

Allergies

Does my child have an allergy? What is an allergy? When a baby has an allergic reaction, it’s the result of an inappropriate response by his immune system. Parents often do not realize that symptoms such as runny nose, rash, upset stomach, or crankiness can signal an allergy. The immune system is programmed to fight …

30 Jul · Linda Searles · No Comments

Common Toddler Feeding Problems

1. Table Manners: It is never too early to instill good habits. Table manners can begin as soon as your child begins eating for instance teaching our child not to talk with food in his mouth is not only good manners but can prevent choking or gagging. How can you do this? Be patient because …

30 Apr · Linda Searles · No Comments

Self- Care Skills From 3 Years to 5 Years

Self- Care Skills From 3 Years to 5 Years After you have successfully taught your beautiful child all the self-care skills until he/she is in her fifth year, woops there he /she goes off on the school bus while you stand there waving and sobbing ( not letting him/her see) into your arm pit. …

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