Adjusting for Body Clocks You’re probably familiar with the fact that some people are “night people,” whereas others are “morning people.” Actually, about 10 percent of the population are morning types, and 20 percent are nighttime types; the other 70 percent don’t tend to either extreme. You may already have a good idea of whether … Read more

If the Planner Isn’t Working Problem: The planner doesn’t provide enough room for all of the information you need to include. note The More Time Mom’s Family Organizer wall calendar features big squares to write in, along with reminder stickers for important events and a pocket to contain loose paperwork. Suggested retail: $17.75. Website: www.flylady.net … Read more

The brain development that enabled reasoning skills to evolve during months 24–36  continues this year. As well as learning how to be flexible and developing memory skills, your toddler also becomes more empathetic and starts to understand that not everyone sees things the way she does. “As her imagination begins to develop, she is able … Read more

Your toddler is much more independent now and enjoys the company of other children. The transition from parallel play to cooperative play is happening steadily, although she will still need your help to manage her feelings when there is a disagreement with another child. “At this age, play is a wonderful time of make-believe and … Read more

Rough-and-tumble play Play-fighting, and very physical, active play, will increase during years 3–4. A lot of boys and some girls will go through this development phase, which is completely normal and does not mean your child is “violent.” Rough-and-tumble play helps children to learn their physical limits as well as gaining hands-on experience of handling … Read more

Q: My parents told my son that if he touched his private parts, they would drop off. What should I do? A: The difference between generations in handling sexual development can be wide; it is now more clearly understood that curiosity about the body is a normal stage of development, and old anxieties and taboos … Read more

Q: My six-year-old son has a developmental delay. Does that mean he will always be behind? A: The term “developmental delay” is a confusing one for parents. It implies that skills your child has yet to acquire will eventually arrive—in the same way that a delayed train is annoyingly late, but definitely on its way. … Read more

Delay, difficulty, or disability? Understanding the difference Many children experience delays in reaching their milestones, and around five percent of children have some form of learning difficulty. If there are concerns about your child’s development, health professionals will use terms like “developmental delay” in your child’s early years. This does not always mean that your … Read more

Whether your toddler is allergic or has a specific diet for lifestyle or religious reasons, it is perfectly possible to present healthy, balanced meals. As long as you know where the potential nutritional shortfalls may be, you’ll have the knowledge you need to substitute from a cornucopia of goodies. Q: Are there any meat substitutes … Read more

Your child will now be a confident eater, and will be able to manage almost everything she’s offered, although she will probably start to exert her authority and have very specific likes and dislikes! She’ll enjoy being a part of family mealtimes

Taste is the set of sensations picked up by taste buds on the tongue (gustatory sense), while smell is the set of sensations detected by the nose (olfactory sense). Even though much of what we commonly think of as taste is really smell, our perception of flavor is actually the result of the combination of … Read more

2. Smell (Olfactory Sense) While the sensation of taste is limited to a few basic (and important) sensations, smell is a cornucopia of data. We’re wired to detect somewhere around 1,000 distinct compounds and are able to discern somewhere over 10,000 odors. Like taste, our sense of smell (olfaction) is based on sensory cells (chemoreceptors) … Read more

DIY Lego Ice Cream Maker Don’t have an ice cream maker, but have a pile of Lego bricks? Make your own ice cream maker! Ice cream is made from a base (traditionally, milk or cream with flavorings added) that’s agitated as it freezes. Stirring the base as it sets prevents the ice crystals that form … Read more

Thankfully, year 3–4 can sometimes feel like the calm after the storm for parents. Your toddler will still be having tantrums and testing limits, but with her newfound understanding of what’s right and what’s not, she will be eager to do things correctly in order to win your approval. “Rebecca is developing a very loving … Read more

One of the world’s most impressive museums, the Louvre contains some 35,000 priceless objects. Built as a fortress by King Philippe-Auguste in 1190, Charles V (1364–80) was the first king to make it his home. In the 16th century François I replaced it with a Renaissance-style palace and founded the royal art collection with 12 … Read more

Louvre Collections Collections floorplan French Paintings This superb collection ranges from the 14th century to 1848 and includes works by such artists as Jean Watteau, Georges de la Tour and JH Fragonard. French Sculpture Highlights include the Tomb of Philippe Pot by Antoine le Moiturier, the Marly Horses and works by Pierre Puget in the … Read more

The Empire State Building is the tallest and most famous skyscraper in New York. More than 120 million visitors, including the rock group Kiss and Queen Elizabeth II, have gazed down on the city from the Observatory since it opened in 1931. Planned in the prosperous 1920s by the architectural firm of Shreve, Lamb, and … Read more

Midtown Fifth Avenue is New York’s best-known boulevard and home to three of its most famous buildings. In the late 1800s, it was lined with mansions belonging to prominent families, but as retailers moved north in the 1900s, society fled uptown. One of the former mansions that remains is the Cartier building, reputedly acquired from … Read more

Time has taught me that some work – such as hiring house cleaner is worth for money I like living in a tidy house and I always keep my house. I especially like a plate of berry apples on the light yellow table, the smell of the dry bed sheets on clothes line, and a … Read more

Q: I try to constantly praise my son to make sure his self-esteem is high. Is this the right thing to do? A: Getting the balance right with praise can be difficult to achieve. On the one hand, experts recommend that you acknowledge all your child’s positive behavior, while on the other hand, studies have … Read more