The Temperament of Your Eight-Month-Old Baby Has Changed
At around 8 months, your baby’s temperament can suddenly change—and in a rather spectacular way. While your little one was once sociable, often laughed, and enjoyed being held by different people, they may now appear shy, be afraid of new people, and cry whenever you’re not nearby. These behavioral changes are completely normal and are […]
When to Consult a Speech Therapist
If you notice any problems with your child, do not allow relatives and friends to tell you that everything will be fine, that they know someone who had the same difficulties, and in the end, it was nothing serious. Don’t listen to others – consult a specialist! If your child, for some reason, hasn’t said […]
What You Should Expect from a Four-Month-Old Baby
Even though you didn’t believe that this time would come, your baby should now be sleeping well at night, without waking up for feedings, while daytime naps are still necessary. If you haven’t already done so, now is the right time to move the baby to their crib with a safety railing. This will give […]
Useful Activities for Babies Aged 8-12 Months
In this text, we will focus on useful activities for babies aged 8 to 12 months. During this period, cognitive development is important, so here are some activity suggestions that you can do with your little one, through which they will learn important things for further development. And a warning, babies enjoy playing the same […]
Tantrums
You are in a store with your child. They notice a treat you won’t buy for them. Suddenly, their anger erupts, and you’re once again the center of attention. Everyone in the store is looking at you. What’s the best response to this? Why do tantrums happen in children? Can you prevent them? These are […]
Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Conflict?
Parents fear that their children might enter into a conflict, seeing it as inherently bad, but actually, that’s not always the case. Some conflicts can be good, especially those in which your child stands up for themselves. These situations can help the child develop, grow, and build their personality. We are here as parents to […]
Child Psychology
Child psychology is an important branch of family health. It studies the subconscious and conscious development of the child. Child psychologists observe how a child interacts with their parents, themselves, and the world to understand their mental development, and provide parents with resources to help their children progress through developmental stages. It also allows doctors […]
Proper Development of a Baby from 4 to 6 Months
InFrom 4 to 6 months, your baby becomes more aware of their surroundings. The basic indicators of proper development in this period are rolling over, clapping hands, and babbling. As your baby becomes more alert and mobile, each day will bring new exciting adventures. Every experience, from cuddling before bedtime to listening to family conversations, […]
How to Encourage Your Baby’s Development
In early childhood, learning and play are inseparable. However, expensive educational toys or intensive efforts are not necessary to attract your baby’s attention. Here’s what you need to do to encourage your baby’s proper development. Ask questions and respond to your baby’s cooing and babbling. Describe what you see, hear, and smell around the house, […]
How to Deal with Colic
When your baby suddenly starts crying inconsolably, turning red in the face, clenching their fists, and curling their legs, having no appetite, sleeping poorly, and you cannot calm them down – it is clear. Your baby has colic, which is a nightmare for parents. The exact cause of colic is still unknown; it is assumed […]
Games for Children Aged 12-24 Months
Whether you’re looking for games to develop your toddler’s language skills or games that will be interesting for children, here are some great ideas to encourage activity in your babies. Wet Sponges Give your child wet sponges to play with outside. Let them wash their tricycle, the mailbox, or even press the wet sponges on […]
First Teeth
When babies turn three months old, they will start producing more saliva and exploring the world with their mouths, but this does not mean that their first teeth are coming in. The first tooth usually appears around the sixth month, but this can also happen when the baby is one year old. Most children have […]
Encourage Your Baby’s Development Through Play
From the age of 6 months, your baby becomes more sensitive, interactive, dexterous with their hands, and increasingly interested in the world around them almost every day. Playing and connecting with them significantly stimulates their growth and development. So, we suggest a few simple games that will entertain your baby, strengthen their mind and muscles, […]
Emotional and Social Development of Children from 12 to 24 Months
CoYoung children form strong emotional bonds and often feel uncomfortable when separated from their loved ones. Around the same time, toddlers usually want to do things on their own or according to their own wishes. This sets the stage for conflicts, confusion, and occasional outbursts of anger and crying. You have probably experienced this yourself. […]
Development Through Play with a Newborn up to Four Months
Congratulations! Whether you have already welcomed your newest family member or are still preparing for the big day, you might be wondering how to play with your newborn. Play is a critical element for healthy childhood development, and babies experience changes in playtime as they grow! Your baby’s short waking periods and limited abilities (vision, […]
Calmer Games for Children Aged 12-24 Months
At this stage of development, your little ones are constantly on the move. Therefore, it is necessary to come up with some games for “quieter” time spent at home, which will entertain them when the weather outside is bad. Shadow Play In a darkened room, shine a flashlight on your hand so that the shadow […]
Activities that Develop Thinking Skills
Thinking skills develop at this age, so it’s important to stimulate your child in that direction. You can best achieve this by satisfying your child’s need for attention, stimulating them with speech, play, and other activities. Constantly showing love and tenderness is essential, and you can best show this by playing together. Only in this […]
Activities that Build Senses
From the very first day of birth, your baby develops through their senses – sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. By the time they are one year old, children are already familiar with smells, tastes, and the objects around them. To encourage further development of the senses, we suggest a few fun games. Peek Inside! […]
Language and Speech Development
A baby’s first words are music to the ears of parents. But how can you know if your child’s speech and language development is on the right track? While every child learns to speak at their own pace, basic milestones for proper child development can serve as a guide for normal speech and language progression. […]