1. Teach Him Critical Names and Numbers. If your child is verbal, teach him your first and last name as well as your phone number. (As he gets older, have him memorize your address.) One great memorization technique for young children is to turn the number into a fun song—and even a corresponding dance—that you…
Festivals, beaches, crowded parks: Summer is the season for getting out and about—which also makes it a great time to teach your young children what to do if they become lost. After all, what works for older children (like establishing a meeting place at an amusement park) doesn’t work for very young children, who can…
Winters can be a crazy time for all of us, especially kids. Skin care is just the tip of the iceberg. As far as skin care is concerned, including a mustard oil massage after a bath can be especially healthy for the skin. But, besides skincare, this time can be tricky because of the viruses spread easily during winters. This can give rise to lots of winter infections such as influenza, bronchitis and a variety of other respiratory diseases. Therefore, it becomes especially important to take care of ourselves, especially kids during the winters.