Your Beautiful Baby--Understanding Early Childhood Development

Written by Larry Denton


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Althoughrepparttar need for attachment continues for many years,repparttar 100470 process of separation also begins duringrepparttar 100471 first year of a child's life. A major milestone is reached when children learn to separate fromrepparttar 100472 parents by crawling and then by walking. Psychological separation begins as well: babies start, non-verbally, to express their own desires and opinions. Many child development experts view early childhood as a series of alternating attachment and separation phases that help to establishrepparttar 100473 child as an independent person who can relate happily to others.

Toddlers continuerepparttar 100474 attachment--separation cycle in more sophisticated ways duringrepparttar 100475 second year. The "terrible twos" arrive with your child sometimes protesting violently when you must leave them. Anxiety about separating from you heightens, and they may express anger. During this stage, when you must both guide and protect your child,, you become a "no" sayer. Your child becomes frustrated and shows it in new ways. Helpless crying comes first, and later your child may exhibit aggressive behavior by hitting, pushing, biting or throwing things.

Such behavior often frightens and puzzles parents, who wonder ifrepparttar 100476 child is normal. It should help you to know that this type of behavior is normal for toddlers, who have deep conflicting wishes about their individuality ("me do it myself"), and their anxiety about separating from you.

Handlingrepparttar 100477 tantrums, setting limits, and encouraging language development andrepparttar 100478 expression of feelings consume much of your time and patience. They will grow out of these stages. Welcome to parenthood and best wishes on raising a healthy, happy, well-adjusted baby!

Larry Denton is a retired history teacher having taught 33 years at Hobson High in Hobson, Montana. He is currently Vice President of Elfin Enterprises, Inc., an Internet business dedicated to providing useful information and valuable resources on a variety of timely topics. For a nursery full of information, resources and suggestions about child development, visit http://www.BabyByWay.com




It’s Time to Start Thinking about Mother's Day

Written by Janice Kaye


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So what should you give her this year? Does your mom work really hard all year round taking care of others, with little time to pamper herself? If so, a gift certificate for a pampering treatment at a local spa might berepparttar answer. How about an exquisite piece of jewelry? This does not have to be as expensive as it sounds. You can buy her beautiful handcrafted jewelry, with a mix of semiprecious stones and high quality glass that should not break your budget. Or, let her know that she isrepparttar 100469 light of your life with a beautiful scented candle or oil lamp. These make a long lasting gift and their life can often be extended by reusing it by burning a tea-light insiderepparttar 100470 shell or by refillingrepparttar 100471 oil. Still not ready to give up onrepparttar 100472 flowers this Mother's Day? Then how about a dried flower arrangement or wreath that will remind her all year round how much you love her.

Janice Kaye is the operator of Biblical-Gifts.Com, an online shop that specializes in exclusive hand-crafted products, made out of flowers & fruits grown in the land of the Bible. They also offer a selection of the best Christian gifts and souvenirs made in the Holy Land. http://www.biblical-gifts.com.


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