Category Archives: Baby Development

Getting started with storytelling

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Crystal

Telling stories is something everyone enjoys. For millennia, people have passed on traditions, legends, and historic events through the telling of stories. True storytelling does not make use of books; like the ancients, it is intended to convey an idea … Continue reading →

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Ways to help your toddler learn to talk

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Crystal

If you’re looking for some everyday, simple things you can do to help your toddler learn to talk, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some ideas: No more baby talk Experts agree that you should speak at a … Continue reading →

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Teaching manners in babys first year

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Crystal

Okay, bear with me You may be shaking your head saying “Crystal, you can’t teach them manners when they are so young”. But I strongly disagree. As I see it manners, like so many other things, are caught more than … Continue reading →

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Help Baby Communicate Through Sign Language

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Crystal

One of the newest trends in parenting is baby sign language. People in the deaf community have known for years that babies could communicate through sign long before their vocal cords allow them to speak, but the trend didn’t really … Continue reading →

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Babies Love Boxes

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Crystal

Parents often go overboard when buying Christmas presents for their children, especially when that child is their first. What parents find out, after their babies are old enough to sit up and play, is that babies usually love boxes more … Continue reading →

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How Early Should Learning Begin?

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Crystal

(NC)-When it comes to learning, the age-old question “How young is too young?” arises. “Children begin learning from birth. And, when it comes to literacy and numeracy development, a child can’t begin learning early enough,” says Dr. Donna McGhie-Richmond, Educational … Continue reading →

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Baby Development – First Year’s Precious Milestones

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Crystal

You’ve been anxiously waiting for the arrival of your new-born baby for the last 9 months, and you are wondering about baby development: -how will he react to his new surroundings? -when will she sleep for more than 2 hours? … Continue reading →

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Baby Development – What You Should Look For

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Crystal

Each baby is different. Your baby’s rate of growth, appearance, and personality, will all be unique to him or her. As you embark on this journey with your new baby, take time to enjoy their presence in your life Baby … Continue reading →

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