Child Development Topics

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

1. Contact Your Foster Care Caseworker Your foster care caseworker is your main point of contact for any questions related to your foster care payments. If you ever have a question about a payment you received, the amount, or if you are missing a payment, your caseworker should be the first person you reach out

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

As a parent, one of the most difficult things to face is feeling like your child hates you. It’s natural to take it personally and wonder where you went wrong. However, there is usually more going on beneath the surface than it may seem. In this article, I’ll share some insights from my own experience

Written and Published on November 11, 2023, by kidzoot team As parents, one of our greatest fears is that our children may bully or hurt others. Recently, I’ve come to realize that my own daughter has been engaging in “mean girl” behavior and relational aggression. While it pains me to admit it, I know the

As parents, we want to keep our children safe but also allow them to explore and learn about the world. However, it can be frustrating when our little ones seem intent on getting into anything and everything, no matter how many times we tell them “no.” Why do they insist on opening cabinets, pulling books

Parenting is one of the most important yet challenging jobs in the world. While becoming a parent is a joyous occasion, it also comes with a lot of responsibility and uncertainty. Many parents struggle with figuring out how to best raise their child and deal with various parenting challenges. This is where parenting classes come

Why is my daughter always correcting me? Dear Parents, here are a few suggestions on how to handle your daughter always correcting you: Have an open conversation with her about it. Thank her for trying to help you but explain that it makes you feel bad when she corrects you all the time. Ask her