25 Aug · pieter · No Comments

How to Choose the Best DayCare for Your Baby

Big Decision — It’s normal to be a bit anxious. First, it’s important to know the different daycare options. Pros of A Daycare Center Many have an educational focus. Plenty of opportunity to socialize with peers. Structured environment with a consistent routine and schedule Must be licensed and abide by state regulations (such as teacher …

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19 Dec · Linda Searles · No Comments

When Do Children Stop Being Afraid of Santa?

Actually, toddlers are afraid of Santa for many reasons. The first is “wow, this is a stranger, a big fat stranger with a big, long white beard that I have never seen, with a loud HO HO HO laugh that I have never heard. No wonder I am scared!! Some ways of helping your child …

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8 Mar · Linda Searles · No Comments

Toddlers Nightmares or Night Terrors?

  What is a Nightmare? If you child is a “good sleeper” and suddenly wakes up crying, and is clingy, scared and has trouble going back to sleep, she may be having a nightmare. Usually it happens in the second half of the night, when dreaming is most likely to occur. Why nightmares happen Toddler’s …

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13 Nov · Linda Searles · No Comments

Most Anxieties and Fears are Normal

Today we are talking about anxiety and fears in children 4 – 6 and 7 – 12.   Anxiety is defined as apprehension without apparent cause. It usually occurs when there is no immediate threat to a person’s safety or well-being, but the threat feels real. Everyone experiences anxieties and fears at one time or …

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