CDC Information on How to Talk to Your Doctor About Child Development
A first step toward getting help for your child when you are concerned about his or her development (how your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves) is to talk with your child’s doctor. How to Talk with the DoctorHere are some tips for talking with your child’s doctor: Prepare for your visit. 1. When […]
Ice Cube Sail Boats
Ice Cube Sail Boats These ice cube sail boats make a fun activity with very little mess, and you can use the leftover supplies from your latest summer picnic. You need: a plastic cup, bendable straw, tape, paper, scissors, hole punch First bend your straw and tape the short end to the bottom of your […]
How to deal with picky eaters.
Picky eating is one of the most common complaints among parents. It’s the rare child who eats anything and everything, gamely taking on new vegetables, foreign cuisine, and walnuts in brownies. Instead, most kids (like most adults, only more so) find some foods unpalatable. Vegetables are a frequent offender; processed desserts and chips typically aren’t. […]
Tornado Season
It is getting close to possible tornado weather. Here is some basic information to be aware of to stay safe in bad weather. Stay Tuned for Storm Watches and Warnings When there are thunderstorms in your area, turn on your radio or TV to get the latest emergency information from local authorities. Listen for announcements […]
Toddler Nature Walk
by Arlene Sprague, Ph.D. As every parent of a toddler knows, toddlers are into movement and exploration. These “walk-about” babies are busy finding out about their environments through their own actions and senses. Physically, toddlers are working on body control, learning to stand on their own two feet and to get from here to there […]
See to Learn – Free at Three Vision Checkup at Select Doctors
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CHILD’S VISION ASSESSMENT Your child’s age will determine which testing is appropriate, but most assessments include a case history, vision testing, testing of eye alignment and an eye health examination, followed by a consultation with you on the findings. The American Optometric Association recommends that babies have their first eye exam […]
See to Learn Month
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: April 30, 2024 Contact: Robb Crouch, Nebraska Optometric Association, 402-474-7716, [email protected] See to Learn Month focuses on free vision screenings for 3-year-olds APRIL 30, 2024 — LINCOLN — In a proclamation, Gov. Jim Pillen has declared May as See to Learn Month in Nebraska. See to Learn is a statewide program that provides […]
Sharing Games
If your answer to the question above was “yes”, I’m not surprised. Sharing has become so natural to us adults that it’s easy to forget how complex and abstract the concept actually is to a beginner. I’ve heard many parents and carers tell toddlers to share but I’m not sure that many little ones understand […]
Sensory Activities FascinateMost Toddlers!
We just love sensory activities! Most active toddlers love to spend time doing this too. It is amazing how long your little one will be absorbed in these toddler activities (by toddler standards). It’s great fun for you and your toddler to be playing together. What are Sensory Activities? Well, other labels are messy play, […]
Free Toddler Games – Using items in your area.
Natural free toddler games are fantastic for those times when you can’t, or don’t want to carry a cart load of toys along with your toddler. The trick is to find things that are already in your environment and use them to entertain your toddler. Nature holds so much scope for learning, especially for a […]