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what can you do to help your child make friends?  Friendship allows the child to learn a lot. Children who have friends have more varied and creative games, the research shows. They are also more open to new experiences. Later, at school, having friends would also help get good grades and protect against bullying. Learning to make friends may be difficult for some toddlers, but it is an important step in early childhood. To achieve this, the child must learn to relate to others, to share, to imagine solutions to problems and to recognize his emotions as well as those of others. Thanks to several small gestures and to your help, your child will gradually be able to develop these social skills. From 0 to 12 months Praise your baby when he smiles at others. You can also show him to say hello and send a hand to say bye-bye. Train your baby to be with other children. Even if he is too young to play with them, you can point him out when a child seems happy to see him. Name his emotio

Child development : what are the things that your child start doing when he is around 12 months?  Curious and adventurous Around 12 months, children are very curious about the world around them and want to explore their environment. Even if your toddler really has an adventurous spirit, he needs to know that you are not far away. Your presence gives him the feeling of security he needs to explore. Since your child may still be living with so-called separation anxiety, he is afraid of not seeing you again when you leave. That's why he does not want to lose sight of you. More and more autonomous At the same time, he is at the age when he wants to develop his autonomy, to experiment and to show you what he is capable of. He feels proud to be able to do little things by himself and also to move and walk to explore. The more you are available and reliable when he needs you, the more he learns to operate independently. At this age, children are able to eat alone, and they activ

Baby's First Winter First baby , first winter? Some worried parents prefer not to run the risk that their little angel could catch a cold, therefore, they remain inside. But a walk outdoor can be a good thing to do! Of course, the winters have something to discourage many. However, when you are well dressed, it is useless to deprive yourself of the pleasure of going out, and it is the same thing with a baby, as small as it is. In fact, taking fresh air is not only good for the parents, it can also calm some baby crises. It is important to know that baby will not really enjoy this first winter playing, for example, in the snow. Some baby even hates the cold! Sledding and snowmen will have to wait until the next year, at least. It's very cold outside for the baby's first winter We don’t stop going out, but we must also be aware that the baby does not keep its temperature like us since it does not move. It is wise to always put one layer more than you, especially if

Screens and babies  The screens (television, computer, tablet and smartphone) are now part of everyday life for most families. While entertaining and practical in some situations, screens can have many disadvantages for children's health and development. This is why it is not recommended that babies be exposed unless it is to communicate using a video chat application. No screen before 2 years  In North America and Europe, several public health departments and pediatric associations have made recommendations regarding the exposure of toddlers to screens. the Canadian Pediatric Society, the Canadian Sedentary Behavior Guidelines and the Montreal Public Health Directorate agree that before 2 years, ideally, a toddler should not be exposed to television or any other screen. In the United States, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) indicates that children 18 months old and under should not be exposed to screens unless it is to use a video chat application. The role of s

Family memories; freepik The importance of family memories The years pass, the generations succeed one another, and now it’s you, the mother! As you watch your children play, you remember with nostalgia the moments that have passed since the time you were their age. The cycle of life is so rich in events and moments to share, it would be a pity to lose track of all that, right? Dive back into the good old family photos allows you to remember the good old times and enjoy those memories. The story of life pixels Visiting your mom’s house, you pass in front of your parents’ wedding photo, placed on the living room shelf. This photo, you went past thousands of times when you were little, without ever paying attention. But this time, it’s different … You get closer, and carefully observe the image from all angles. You see your parents happy and carefree, strong in their youth, celebrating life. You also note that your mother is as young in the picture as you are today, and that

Why is having a second baby can be different? Giving birth to a baby for the first time is very challenging, it changes a mum’s life. no matter what anyone tells you, it’s not enough to prepare you for that reality. pixabay Having a second baby is much the same because the dynamics of your family change every time. However, we can not ignore the fact that there are some differences between the first experience and the second one… 1.Less worry with the second baby when you deliver firstborn and leave the hospital into the real world, suddenly you find your self in front of a responsibility that you can not run from, a role that leaves you with no choice of resigning. Frome that moment your worries start rising, you worry about every little thing. You worry about every little cry, feeding, sleeping, playing schedules. You worry about creating bad habits that will see your teenager still sleeping in bed with you with a dummy. And you worry about them hitting the milestones at a