The Demeter School

I’ve said it before. Communication between parent and teacher is so crucial for a child to thrive in any school setting. It does not take much for you to drop a line here and there to find out how things are going, express concerns, and follow up with any developmental issues.
Another way you can carry […]

Filed under: General, Infant development, Toddler development, Preschool Development, Primary Years on February 27th, 2007 | No Comments »

Children grow at different rates. Cognitive, Physical, Social, and Language skills can vary from child to child.
If you have ever been worried that your child is not developing appropriately in any specific area, before seeking professional help, read the developmental milestones of the whole child. This will give you insight on some specific things your […]

Filed under: General, Infant development, Toddler development, Preschool Development on February 6th, 2007 | No Comments »

“I want toys please!”
I am sure all of you have heard this line before, no matter where children are in your life. The truth is, toys are part of a child’s balanced diet. Toys can improve cognitive abilities, social-emotional awareness, fine and gross motor skills, verbal skills, and a child’s imagination.
In Choosing Appropriate Toys and […]

Filed under: General, Infant development, Toddler development, Preschool Development on January 23rd, 2007 | No Comments »

A study from the Academy of General Dentistry says that infants who suck on pacifiers while they sleep might be less likely to die from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). “Researchers found that sucking kept babies from falling into a deep sleep that could result in the stopping of breathing.”
Although in this instance, the pacifier […]

Filed under: General, Infant development on January 22nd, 2007 | No Comments »

I have seen many parents, caregivers, and teachers who struggle with communicating with infants and toddlers. The babies cry, get easily frustrated, and guardians have a difficult time recognizing their needs.
One of the first “signs” a baby learns is to wave bye-bye. It is so simple, yet a profound way of exchanging communication. Babies and […]

Filed under: General, Infant development on January 18th, 2007 | No Comments »