Tag: grandad
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May 10, 2009 10:23 AM EDT --
When my son was 2 and going through potty training, he would often ask me if I would go watch him pee. That was his way of saying he had to go. One day he was at our rental property . . .
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June 05, 2008 09:46 AM EDT --
Have you ever seen a truly great storyteller in action? Professional storytellers (and even some masterful amateurs) can act out stories and play any part just by changing their voices and bodies in attention-grabbing, . . .
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May 28, 2008 05:54 PM EDT --
Your baby is creeping and crawling toward independence.
Babies at this stage love to bang, drop, and throw things. Books should be sturdy enough to withstand the toss test.
Your baby is fascinated . . .
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May 29, 2008 02:10 PM EDT --
1. Your baby is learning language. Your baby may not understand every word you read, but she's a fast learner. By four months, she'll respond to her name, and a few months later she'll . . .
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July 07, 2007 04:40 AM EDT --
Introducing My Grandad Bluff Photo Parade! There are 5 photos in the set. These were taken a couple months ago on a day trip to Lacrosse. This is a large bluff that is 590' above city level. From the . . .
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June 02, 2008 10:59 AM EDT --
Point and say.
There's no need to read every story word for word. In fact, you may choose to ignore the story altogether. If your toddler loves to imitate your speech sounds, just point to objects . . .
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June 10, 2008 01:38 PM EDT --
When you 'read' books to babies and hold them close, it helps them develop language and a love of books while they feel safe with you.
'Researchers say that the number of different words . . .
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May 30, 2008 01:40 PM EDT --
Look for books that reflect something your toddler is thinking about or experiencing, such as learning to share or dealing with separation.
Reinforce your toddler's first words. Choose longer . . .
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June 09, 2008 02:04 PM EDT --
Vary your tone and volume.
You may not be able to perfectly impersonate a squeaky mouse or a terrible dragon, but you can change the tone of your voice so you speak softly on the mouse's lines . . .
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January 13, 2009 03:04 PM EST --
Who hasn't prolonged the last few pages of a good book, hoping it would somehow never end? When she begs, "Again, again," your child is doing the same thing. She wants a few more minutes . . .
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June 16, 2008 10:25 AM EDT --
Choose books with repeating words, rhymes, pictures of animals, and pictures of familiar objects.
Look for books your baby can interact with, such as lift-the-flap books.
Try taking a verbal break . . .
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May 27, 2008 04:51 PM EDT --
What's the best book for your baby? The one that she wants to read! That's the easy answer, but what's not so easy is figuring out what your baby likes and which book to buy or borrow from . . .
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June 21, 2007 02:25 AM EDT --
My Father, Dr. Robert K---, Jr. MD, was a hero to thousands before he was a hero to me.
The moment Private K--- presented himself for duty to his Commanding Officer in WWII was a warm one.ÂÂ . . .
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