Dear Dr. Day Care, I have 2 toddler sons - 18 months and 2 ½ years old. They are always together. At least three times a day (some days it seems like a lot more!) my 18-month-old bites his brother. What can we do to stop this behavior? Signed, Ouch He Bit Me! Dear Ouch, Biting is one of the most frequent questions I have received in my career! Over the course of my 47 years working in child development, I have found that parents often have the most concerns about biting, sleeping, or eating. Fortunately, biting is a stage. I understand that it is a … [Read more...]
Child’s Self Portrait
Dear Dr. Day Care, My child just turned three years old and is drawing a picture of himself with his head bigger than his body and his legs and arms are coming out of his head! He didn’t draw any details like fingers or toes. Should I be alarmed at his portrait of himself? Signed, First Time Mom Dear First Time Mom, Actually, it sounds to me that your son is right on target! Most children at his age are drawing the same type of images of themselves. Did you know that children go through stages of drawing just like any other stages of development? … [Read more...]
Saving money on child care
As the start of a new year approaches (one we have all been looking forward to, I'm sure!), it seemed relevant to share a previously posted article with some child care cost-saving tips. Which of these are you utilizing? What suggestions do you have? Dear Dr. Day Care, With the start of a new year, I like to look over my family's expenses to help us stick to a budget. Do you have any ideas on how my family can save money on child care? Signed, Worried about the cost of child care Dear Worried, This is an excellent question and something many working parents face. It is … [Read more...]
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