Category: Educare

It might look like just child’s play, but toddlers are hard at work learning important physical skills as they gain muscle control, balance, and coordination. Each new skill lets them progress to the next one, building on a foundation that leads to more complicated physical tasks, such as jumping rope, kicking a ball on the run, or turning a cartwheel.

Between the ages of 1 and 2, most kids need about 12-14 hours of sleep a day, including one or two daytime naps. At around 18 months, or sometimes sooner, most toddlers condense their two naps into one afternoon nap. If you find that your toddler fights the morning nap, he or she is probably ready for just an afternoon

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before one happens. Make sure your family knows emergency phone numbers and your kids know how to place a call for help. To place a call to 112 and talk to the operator, kids should know: -how to dial 112 -their full name -their full address -how to give a short

Making a complete written or computer-based medical history for your kids is a good idea. Be sure their medical records have this information: Allergies Medications Pre-Existing Illnesses Immunizations Weight Family History Information for Caregivers

Even though babies are small and seem uncomplicated, there’s nothing small or simple about their accessories! Selecting products for your baby can be confusing, especially with all the new gadgets and features available (not to mention the many product recalls). But one overriding consideration must never be compromised when choosing baby products, whether you’re buying, borrowing, or accepting a hand-me-down:

Most kids say their first words around the time of their first birthday. A toddler who is preoccupied with learning to walk may push talking to the back burner; it’s not unusual and is nothing to be alarmed about. Kids this age might have learned fragments of dozens of words that may not be recognizable. They may echo what they

• pointing to familiar people, objects, and some body parts by 18 months. • saying several words by 15-18 months of age • saying 50 or more words by 2 years of age • putting two words together to form a sentence by age 2 • following two-step commands by age 2 Don’t hesitate to report any concerns you have

-walk on their own -speak at least 15 words -put two words together to form a sentence -follow simple directions -imitate actions -push and pull a toy Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your child’s development.

Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are typically harmless to most people. When a person is allergic to something, the immune system mistakenly believes that this substance is harming the body. Substances that cause allergic reactions — such as some foods, dust, plant pollen, or medicines — are known as allergens. Allergies are a major cause of