FCS7-183: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 5: Show Your Child the World

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

From the moment your baby is born, she has active brain cells--100 billion of them. They need to make trillions of connections with each other for your child to learn as much as possible while growing. She cannot learn without help. She needs stimulation--not only from you, but everyone and everything around her. That is why this key, "Show Your Child the World," is so important.

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FCS7-179: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 1: Care for Yourself

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

Parents of babies and toddlers often feel tired and frazzled. They worry about doing everything exactly right. It is important to keep in mind that doing well starts with being well. You can learn to reduce stress and nurture yourself. Both you and your child will reap the benefits.

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FCS7-181A: Developmental Growth Chart

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

This developmental growth chart is a supplement to Know How Your Child Develops (FCS7-181) in the Keys to Great Parenting series.

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FCS7-184: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 6: Teach Self-Control

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

As parents, one of our top concerns is our children's behavior. We want them to respect others and make the most of relationships. Researchers tell us that children begin even as babies and toddlers to decide how to express feelings and relate to other people.

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FCS7-180: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 2: Cuddle, Talk, and Read with Your Child

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

Babies and toddlers love it when you hug and
cuddle them and smile at them. They also love you to listen, talk, and read to them. Doing both at the same time, such as cuddling while reading simple storybooks, develops a warm bond between you and your child.

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FCS7-182: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 4: Be Playful with Your Child

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

Babies and toddlers love to play. Play is not only fun, it is a way for your child to learn. It does not have to cost a lot of money. Forget the boring flash cards and expensive educational toys. You as well as family members and friends will find in the fourth key, "Be Playful with Your Child," some ideas for inexpensive play and learning with babies and toddlers at various ages.

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FCS7-185: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 7: Practice Health and Safety

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

Our babies and toddlers count on us to keep them strong and safe as they move and explore. This seventh key, "Practice Health and Safety," offers specific things you can do to help make your child's life as healthy and safe as possible.

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FCS7-155: Parent Express: A Guide for You and Your Child 17 and 18 Months

Carol Gnatuk | Oct. 14, 2009 (Minor Revision)

You can help him understand his feelings by giving each of them a name. When a box won't open or a car won't roll, your little one may drop it or throw it in anger. Hold him and say calmly that you know it makes him angry when the toy won't work. These words show your toddler that you understand his anger. It also gives him a word that helps him understand his feelings.

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FCS7-158: Parent Express: A Guide for You and Your Child 23 and 24 Months

Carol Gnatuk | Oct. 14, 2009 (Minor Revision)

A child's self-esteem is his overall judgment of himself. It determines whether he likes, accepts, and respects himself. One of the greatest and most important challenges you face is to help your child feel good about himself.

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FCS7-161: Parent Express: A Guide for You and Your Child 29 and 30 Months

Carol Gnatuk | Oct. 14, 2009 (Minor Revision)

Language learning may be your child's most important accomplishment this year, and you are helping. Every time you sing a song, read a story, or repeat a nursery rhyme to her, she learns to enjoy language more. Remember, your child learns by imitating you and catching your enthusiasm.