Child Development Topics

Respite Foster Care Payments: Supporting Foster Families Foster parents selflessly open their hearts and homes to care for children in need. But fostering also involves significant demands and challenges. The day-to-day stress of caring for traumatized children with high needs takes a toll. Without adequate support, many foster parents quickly become overwhelmed and burnt out. […]

Modern Parents: Balancing New Approaches with Timeless Wisdom Introduction Parenting styles and approaches have evolved dramatically over the past few decades. As society and technology progress rapidly, mothers and fathers aim to keep up by educating themselves on “modern” techniques for raising children. However, human nature remains unchanged. Children still seek love, guidance, security, acceptance,

Written and updated on December 21, 2023, by Kidzoot Team Becoming a new mom is an exciting yet overwhelming experience. There is so much to learn as you transition into this new role and phase of life. While every baby and mother are different, there are some universal tips and advice that can help smooth the

Written and updated on December 4, 2023, by Author Abhishek Sonkar [B.com., B.Ed., M.Ed.] As parents, one of the most frustrating things can be when your child doesn’t seem to listen to what you say. More than discipline issues, it creates a disconnect in your relationship when communication breaks down. If this sounds familiar to your son, don’t lose

Written and updated on November 24, 2023, by Abhishek Sonkar [B.com., B.Ed., M.Ed.] There are several potential reasons why your daughter may not be interested in dating at this time in her life. She may be focused on other developmental priorities like school, friends, hobbies, or sports. Past experiences could also be influencing her views on relationships. Additionally, her personality or current self-esteem levels may

The holiday season is an enchanting time full of excitement and family traditions. As a parent of a toddler or baby, you get to experience your little one’s eyes light up with wonder as they partake in Christmas festivities for the first time. Toddlers and babies have short attention spans, so it’s important to have

Written and updated on November 24, 2023, by Abhishek Sonkar [B.com., B.Ed., M.Ed.] Table of Contents As a parent, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing a safe crib for your baby. An overlooked aspect when selecting a crib is confirming it has an appropriate weight limit for your child. Most standard cribs accommodate babies up to 35 inches tall and under 50

Written and updated on November 24, 2023, by Abhishek Sonkar [B.com., B.Ed., M.Ed.] Table of Contents Introduction Heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium are toxic substances that can accumulate in the body over time if exposed to high levels. While some level of exposure is unavoidable due to their presence in our environment, reducing heavy metal toxicity is important, especially for young children. Toddlers

How to Check My Foster Care Payments Contact your caseworker, check your bank statements and online payment history, ask for summary reports and understand your rate level including any cost of living adjustments, know the payment schedule and how placement changes impact it, ask about reimbursements, understand dispute rights, check payments closely during transitions, and

As parents, one of our greatest joys is watching our children grow into independent individuals. However, this transition from child to young adult can also bring challenges as they start to test limits and push back against our authority. Many mothers and fathers find themselves in a power struggle as their daughter attempts to take