Playpen Time, Part 2 – Introducing it to your Baby, by Bethann Plumberg

  The best way to introduce the play-pen is to use it from the beginning. As soon as your baby comes out of the sleepy newborn stage and begins to have some actual waketime, chose one time per day to … Read More

Playpen Time, Part 1- The Benefits by Bethann Plumberg

  Frequently when asked about various aspects of routine in older infants and toddlers the topic of play-pen time comes up. Often moms ask if using the play-pen is really necessary. Many do not realize the benefits of having and … Read More

Children and Childhood Fears, Part 2 of 2

Helping Children Manage and Overcome Fear   Some fears need to be managed, while other fears can be overcome with time and education. Here are some facts and suggestions to consider while working with your child’s fears.   Fear itself … Read More

Children and Childhood Fears, Part 1 of 2

How old were you when you first saw the ghoulish monkeys dispatched by the wicked witch of the west to pick up Dorothy and her dog, Toto? Do you remember the scene of winged monkeys spreading the gentle Scarecrow “here, … Read More

Blanket Time Basics

  While blanket time is usually an extension of playpen time training, it is an activity you can begin early on before a baby is mobile. For the crawler/or emerging walker, once you find that he   is content in the … Read More

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