Play is as vital to child development as learning to read, write or do sums!
Look at the important role that spontaneous gestures play in the development of communication
How can I help my 6-month-old begin to entertain himself? What is typical? What are realistic expectations? I get frustrated having to hold my son all day, as he seems to be able to entertain himself for only a few minutes at a time.
I want to know some good toys that my 11-month-old baby could be playing with to help him learn developmental skills. I read to him all the time, but I know studies show good learning toys also help.
My 7-month-old daughter has been crawling since she was 5 months, and is now trying to stand and walk. Obviously she falls a lot, often hitting her head. Should I try to stop her attempts until she is older?
My son has just turned 1, but he still prefers crawling to walking. He's been pulling himself up since 7 months and could stand and walk short distances with no problem at 9 months. Can I do anything to encourage walking?
In Germany, where we're from, children learn to walk barefoot. But a shoe shop in the UK told me doctors here recommend children learn with shoes for better balance. Should I let my 9-month-old learn to walk in shoes?
My 8-month-old son has started sitting unsupported but he seems more interested in standing. We've tried placing objects just beyond his reach to encourage crawling. He is content with stretching, rolling, or pivoting on his tummy. Do you have any suggestions to get him crawling? He's a healthy breastfed baby who weighs 14 pounds, 5 ounces.
My son is 14 months old and if he doesn't get what he wants, he throws a terrible tantrum, throwing himself on the ground or hitting out at whoever happens to be near. Help! What can I do to stop this terrible behaviour?
Our 9-month-old son continually demands our attention. At this age, must we give it to him? Will we spoil him by doing so?
Hearing helps in the development of thinking skills, language and emotional wellbeing.
Well-baby visit: 6-9 months
The road to reading starts in infancy, when children acquire a love of words.
Well-baby visit: 12 months
How do you know if your baby is crying too much?
