The Benefits of Hugging our Children

A family therapist has been famously quoted as saying, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Hugs Help Kids Grow Smarter. Human touches are essential to brain growth. Hugs Help Kids Grow. Physical contact is also essential to …

27 Jan · Linda Searles · No Comments

Language Milestones

Language milestones mark various stages of language development. They are small constant successes. In addition to being able to make sounds and words, your baby also needs to be able to hear and understand. Most children speak their first work between 10 to 14 months of age. They may say “ma ma” or “da da” …

14 Jun · Linda Searles · No Comments

11 Signs Your Baby Will Be A Genius

A genius child is a rare occurrence so ideally you want to recognize these signs early. The Obvious Mile stones: Beginning to read, walk and talk early. You can tell if you observe your infant interacting with other children around the same age. They will talk baby talk and may try expansive muscle movements like …

24 May · Linda Searles · No Comments

8 Signs Your Child is Smarter than Average

When it comes to intellectually gifted children, it’s common that they begin showing signs very early on. But that is not the only factor. Much of how they act is tied to birth order or is family related. Smart doesn’t necessarily mean successful, and science tells us that parental influence is much more …

23 Feb · Linda Searles · No Comments

The Effects of Television on Learning to Speak

TV is linked with slower language acquisition because TV time tends to displace conversation time between babies and adults. When it comes to learning speech, nothing beats a live conversation with your child. Research suggests that conversation, not listening to stories or watching TV, has the strongest positive effect on early language development. By contrast, …

2 Jun · Linda Searles · No Comments

How Does Hot Weather Affect my Baby or Child?

Hot weather can affect your baby or child because their bodies cannot adjust to changes to temperature as well as adults. Babies and children sweat less, reducing their bodies’ ability to cool down, and they generate more heat during exercise than adults. They are at risk of overheating and developing a heat-related illness. Heat can …

5 Mar · Linda Searles · No Comments

Taking your Toddler to a Restaurant

Your goal, when taking your toddler to a restaurant, is not so much enjoyment, but disaster mitigation!! A few days, prior to taking, your toddler to a restaurant, you may want to read him some books about eating in a restaurant and set some ground rules that your toddler will understand. You may want to, …

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