- 21. A Teenager's Understanding of Death
- (Teen)
- ... when a child becomes a teenager. In this situation, the son or daughter may shoulder tremendous guilt. “I should have told my father that I loved him, when I had the chance.” A young girl’s memory of the ...
- 22. Making the First Day of School Easier
- (School)
- ... of starting school: It will be fun. She will see old friends. She will meet new friends. Refresh her memory about previous years, when she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because ...
- 23. Homework and Developing Responsibility
- (School)
- ... the test, repeat the process of the night before and recite as much as you can from memory. ...
- 24. Sports Performance and Ability in School-Age Children
- (Fitness)
- ... sense of accomplishment when many small tasks are completed successfully rather than partially completing a large, complicated task. Remember, some of us are still memory-challenged as adults and can’t ...
- 25. Nightmares and Night Terrors
- (Preschool)
- ... to sleep due to anxiety. Goes back to sleep quickly. Memory of experience May remember the dream and talk about it. No memory of the episode. Underlying issues ...
- 26. Is Your Child Ready to Read?
- (Preschool)
- ... and memory he needs to begin formal reading. Although a few four-year-olds sincerely want to learn to read and will begin to recognize certain familiar words, there’s no need to push your child to do ...
- 27. Obesity
- (Obesity)
- ... nausea, dry mouth and constipation. Rare but serious side effects include a chemical imbalance (serotonin syndrome), suicidal thoughts, psychiatric problems, and problems with memory or comprehension. ...
- 28. Why Accidents Happen
- (Toilet Training)
- ... on his original routine, and to discard behaviors that clearly don’t work. Like you, he will have good days and bad days in terms of focus, memory, and performance in all aspects of his behavior. Like ...
- 29. Using the Potty on Their Own
- (Toilet Training)
- ... the ages of three and five by providing the memory cues necessary to learn a new skill, while still allowing for the strong urge to “do it myself.” Your four-year-old may resist being placed physically ...
- 30. Typical Timetable of Development that Support Toilet Training
- (Toilet Training)
- ... Able to manage simple clothing Improved memory helps child maintain potty routine Improved imagaination allows for learning through play (dolls, role playing) ...
- 31. Problematic Toilet Behaviors
- (Toilet Training)
- ... that manifest over time can support or sabotage bathroom habits—and, in some cases, do both. Forgetfulness and distractibility continue to challenge children, whose memory capacity is still limited—particularly ...
- 32. Cognitive and Verbal Skills Needed for Toilet Training
- (Toilet Training)
- ... picture what she wants to do (use the potty), create a plan to get there, begin using it, and remain in place long enough to finish, which requires both memory and concentration. Throughout this learning ...
- 33. Soothing Your Child's Separation Anxiety
- (Toddler)
- ... first steps of relative independence, and learning how to use the memory of routine to reassure herself emotionally. For a parent, the emotions of dealing with your child’s separation anxiety can alternate ...
- 34. Cognitive Development: Two-Year-Old
- (Toddler)
- ... trial-and-error instead of having to manipulate objects physically. And as his memory and intellectual abilities develop, he’ll begin to understand simple time concepts, such as “You can play after you ...
- 35. A Lullaby for Good Health
- (Toddler)
- ... child talks, laughs, or cries out in her sleep. As with sleep terrors, the child is unaware and has no memory of the incident the next day. Sleepwalking is experienced by as many as 40 percent of ...
- 36. Emotional and Social Development: 8 to 12 Months
- (8-12 Months)
- ... be coming back. Once she gets a little older, her memory of past experiences with you will comfort her when you’re gone, and she’ll be able to anticipate a reunion. But for now she’s only aware of the ...
- 37. Cognitive Development: 4 to 7 Months
- (4-7 Months)
- ... may not be apparent to you or others. Now, as her memory and attention span increase, you’ll start to see evidence that she’s not only absorbing information but also applying it to her day-to-day activities. ...
- 38. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- (Mild cognitive impairment (MCI))
- Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more pronounced decline of dementia. It involves problems with memory, language, ...
- 39. Keys to Photographic Success in the Delivery Room
- (Delivery and Beyond)
- ... what shots you hope to have captured when it’s all over. Whichever type of camera you choose, make sure you or your designated photographer is comfortable using it, as well as prepared to swap out memory ...
- 40. Hypothermia: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... breathing Cold, pale skin Loss of coordination Fatigue, lethargy or apathy Confusion or memory loss Bright red, cold skin (infants) Signs and symptoms usually develop slowly. People with ...