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Age(s) of Child: Fraternal twin girls (2 years, 4 months)
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The Secret of Being a Good Father
Some articles are worth the share!
“The secret of being a good father“, Sophie Hardach. BBC, June 11, 2019.
As we spotlight the role of fathers in child rearing and development, we came across this article addressing the importance of non-maternal caregivers. This includes fathers, grandparents, same-sex parents, step-parents and single parents. Despite the many articles involving parenting, most research focuses on the mother, with the father-child relationship taking a backseat.
Now, new research has found that the social network for child-rearing is more complex than previously thought. Here are a few of our favorite highlights from the article:
Continue readingDefying Gravity: Tummy Time
As a new parent, you receive a lot of rules about how to take care of your new bundle of joy. But, one is a bit hard to implement once you get home: Tummy Time.
What is Tummy Time?
This cute, alliterative phrase refers to any time when your baby is on their belly while they are awake and active. This position allows them to lift and turn their head from side to side, and provides the foundational upper body and core strength/ stability needed for reaching and crawling.
Toys for Curbing Screen Time
Finding toys for your kids can be challenging when you’re competing with a Smartphone or tablet. Here are some recommendations, based on age and development, that help with the challenge:
1-2 years
Children at this age are learning about their surroundings through exploration. Find toys that they can analyze and tinker with to promote cognitive, fine, and visual perceptual/motor development.
Wooden Puzzle Shape Sorter
Child(ish) Advice 