Homepage - Child & Family WebGuide - a directory of sites on chi. Toddler Hitting & Kicking -- Toddler Behavior Problem-Solver -- What causes your little slugger to get physical — and how to tame those aggressive tendencies What it is: At around 20 months (sometimes earlier, sometimes later), you notice your toddler shoving, hitting, and kicking (ouch!) When things aren't going his way. Why it happens: Your toddler's boorish behavior is totally normal at this stage of development.
For starters, he's beginning to assert his independence. What you need to know: No matter how it may look, your child's aggressive behavior is not malicious. What to do about it: The next time your little one socks his playmate, take these steps: First, make sure the victim is okay (and apply TLC if necessary).Then take your child aside and briefly explain that what he did was wrong. How to prevent it: Reward good behavior with praise, smiles, or hugs. 50 Things You Never Knew About Babies. June 8th, 2010 The human body is a fascinating collective of efficient cells, nerve connections, thought processes and emotional forces, but when does all of it finally come together? Believe it or not, the first year of our lives could be the most important time in our development. Whether you're enrolled in pediatric nursing school, are getting ready to be a first-time parent, or just want to learn more about how the human body and brain develop, check out this list of 50 things you never knew about babies.
Before Birth Even before a baby is born, she can follow light, suck her thumb and cry. Here are more interesting facts about the development of babies before they're even born. Newborns These facts about newborns will help you care for young babies and understand why they cry, suck their thumbs, and sleep so much. Babies like Wednesday: Apparently the day of the week that most babies are born (in the U.S.) is Wednesday. Eating and Sleeping Learning Growth and Development. Gardenweb_Garden%20Galleries_1188656656284_683628D.