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Child Development Articles and Information
Body Awareness for Kids 
By Rick Rockwell
Body awareness provides children with a perception of the dimensions of their bodies -- the shapes their bodies can make and spaces into which they can fit, what movements their bodies can accomplish and what their body parts actually are. Body awareness relies on tactile and vestibular position senses. There are several exercises children can do to help improve body awareness.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/548037-body-awareness-for-kids/#ixzz23nCSoGEl
How to Develope Fine Motor Skills in Toddlers
Mar 31, 2011 | By Pam Murphy
Children who are 12 months to 30 months of age are considered toddlers. The toddler stage refers to the time between infancy and preschool age when children are walking, learning to be independent and mastering the important gross and fine motor skills they will need to move around in and participate in their environment. Fine motor skills develop naturally through developmentally appropriate play, so toddlers need plenty of time to explore and experiment with age-appropriate toys, manipulatives and art materials. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/178427-how-to-develop-fine-motor-skills-in-toddlers/#ixzz23nKEzg7N
Ages and Stages
From Motor Skills to Sports Skills
Children in the 2- to 5-year-old age group get their motivation and develop motor skills from self-play behaviors. Active games and play in the backyard, with friends at the park, or in heavily padded rooms can provide great sources of exercise in addition to nurturing that important relationship between parent and child.
How to Strengthen a Toddler's Arms & Back Muscles
Jan 19, 2011 | By Pam Murphy
The toddler stage refers to children from 12 to 36 months of age who are developing walking skills and learning how to solve problems, talk and become more independent. Because toddlers spend more time walking, standing and taking advantage of their newfound mobility, the muscles in the lower body naturally get plenty of chances to grow stronger. You can encourage upper body development by providing stacking and push toys, as well as by initiating games and activities that include climbing, throwing balls and upper body movement in general. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/361110-how-to-strengthen-a-toddlers-arms-back-muscles/#ixzz23nNiuWmI
Developmental Checklist
 Developmental Milestone Checklist Birth to 3 years
Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).
Read more: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Cognitive
 Toddler Spatial Knowledge Boosts Understanding of Numbers
 Babies' Brains Benefit from Music Lessons, Even Before They Can Walk and Talk
After completing the first study of its kind, researchers at McMaster University have discovered that very early musical training benefits children even before they can walk or talk. (Credit: © Fernando Cortés / Fotolia)
Read more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120509123653.htm
Communication
May is better speech and hearing month - What did you say?
May, Better Hearing and Speech Month, is a great time to take a close look at your child's ability to speak clearly. Learning to say all sounds correctly is a gradual process and often a young child's pronunciation of sounds is endearing and not a cause for concern.
Read more: http://www.justmommies.com/articles/speech-hearing.shtml
 25 Works All Toddlers Should Know By Age
Some toddlers are very chatty, others are more quiet, and every kid develops at their own pace. I see this firsthand with my twins -- they don't hit their milestones at the same time. Often it's not something to worry about, but as the parent, you know your child best and your instinct will tell you if a missed or slow-to-come milestone should be mentioned to your doctor.
Read more: http://thestir.cafemom.com/toddler/133555/25_words_all_toddlers_should
Disabilities
Ami Klin: A new way to diagnose autism (TED Talks)
Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can improve the lives of everyone affected, but the complex network of causes make it incredibly difficult to predict. At TEDxPeachtree, Ami Klin describes a new early detection method that uses eye-tracking technologies to gauge babies' social engagement skills and reliably measure their risk of developing autism.
Read more: http://www.ted.com/talks/ami_klin_a_new_way_to_diagnose_autism.html
Social and Behavior
 Temper Tantrums: What Your Toddler is Trying to Tell You (and How You Can Help)
Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can improve the lives of everyone affected, but the complex network of causes make it incredibly difficult to predict. At TEDxPeachtree, Ami Klin describes a new early detection method that uses eye-tracking technologies to gauge babies' social engagement skills and reliably measure their risk of developing autism.
Read more: http://shine.yahoo.com/moments-of-motherhood/temper-tantrums--what-your-toddler-is-trying-to-tell-you--and-how-you-can-help-.html
Read more: Over-Reactive Parenting Linked to Negative Emotions and Problem Behavior in Toddlers
Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can improve the lives of everyone affected, but the complex network of causes make it incredibly difficult to predict. At TEDxPeachtree, Ami Klin describes a new early detection method that uses eye-tracking technologies to gauge babies' social engagement skills and reliably measure their risk of developing autism.
Parents who anger easily and over-react are more likely to have toddlers who act out and become upset easily. (Credit:Vibe Images// Fotolia)
Read more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120221103918.htm
 Help Your Colicky Baby - by Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP
How do You Know if Your Baby has Colic?
Infants with colic flail and kick and let out frantic screams. Once they get started, they can yell, on and off, for hours, often mysteriously starting at just about the same time every day-creating a family's very own "witching hour."
Read more: http://www.happiestbaby.com/
 25 Ways to Talk so Children will Listen | Ask Dr. Sears®
A major part of discipline is learning how to talk with children. The way you talk to your child teaches him how to talk to others. here are some talking tips we have learned with our children.
Read more: http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/discipline-behavior/25-ways-talk-so-children-will-listen
Motor Skills
 Toddlers Physical Activities
Most adults know what it takes to keep fit, but few know how much physical activity toddlers should get. A toddler naturally wants to move around, and if you let him follow his instincts, tiring as it may be, you can help pave a path to a healthy future for your toddler. You don't need to spend a lot of money on classes and activities to keep your toddler active.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/365684-toddlers-physical-activities/
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