Tearful, tantrum-filled goodbyes are common during a child’s earliest years. Around the first birthday, many kids develop separation anxiety, getting upset when a parent tries to leave them with someone else. Though separation anxiety is a perfectly normal part of childhood development, it can be unsettling. Understanding what your child …
Reading Books to Babies
Jacob loves books. His mom knows this because when she sits down to read to him every night, he waves his arms excitedly. His favorite page of “Goodnight Moon” shows a cow jumping over the moon. He squeals and reaches for the book every time he sees it. When she …
Don’t Babies Have Separation Anxiety?
We recently left our 5-month-old daughter with trusted friends overnight. We were so worried about how she’d react, but our friends said she was fine the entire time. Don’t babies experience separation anxiety when they’re away from their parents? – Allia and Chris The first time you leave your baby …
Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?
My 2½-year-old daughter seems to talk less than her sister did at this age. I know that kids develop language skills at different times, but I’m still concerned. What’s “normal” for her age? – Nina As you mention, all children (yes, even siblings!) develop and refine their language skills at …
Communication and Your Newborn
Do you remember your baby’s very first cry? From the moment of birth, babies begin to communicate. At first, your newborn’s cries may seem like a foreign language. But before you know it, you’ll learn your baby’s “language” and be able to answer your little one’s needs. How Babies Communicate …