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The Bear in the Big Blue House
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Rolie Polie Olie Theme Song
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Tips for Switching to a Summer Schedule

Summer vacation, with its camp activities and summer sports, sounds idyllic to most of us. And who wouldn't want seemingly endless hours to spend with friends? But as the school year comes to an end, take some time to talk to your kids about staying safer so you can be sure the summer memories are happy ones.

Consider these tips for adjusting to a summer schedule:

New activities may mean the start of new friendships. Just as you do during the school year, get to know your children's friends and be on the lookout for possible...

During the past year, you may have noticed your toddler beginning to favor one hand over another for things like eating or reaching. (Babies tend to use their hands interchangeably.) This coming year, use of the dominant hand will become more consistent and you'll probably know for sure whether your child is left-handed or right-handed. Not sure yet? Try this: Hold out a toy and see which hand she uses to reach for it. Watch which hand she picks up her spoon with at meals. The dominant hand is usually stronger and has more dexterity, so it's the one she'll be likely to use.

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Fri, May 1, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- The number of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States has surpassed 100, federal health officials said Thursday, but the infections continue to be mild.

In response to the outbreak, scientists are racing to produce a vaccine for all Americans against the never-before-seen flu strain, but the shots -- if needed at all -- wouldn't be available until fall at the earliest, federal health officials said.

"We think 600 million doses is achievable in a six-month time frame" from that fall start, Health and Human Services Assistant...

Preschoolers bite when they're mad or feel threatened, usually because they're having trouble communicating their feelings. Actions speak louder than words, so ... chomp!

But just because biting is understandable doesn't mean it's acceptable. Clearly let your child know the behavior is not allowed. Be calm but firm: "No biting. Biting hurts people." Then direct your attention to soothing the child who was bitten. Making a big fuss over a biter only encourages him to try this attention-getter another time. Later you can empathize with the situation and repeat the rule: "You...

Dinnertime is a nightmare at our house. Our 2-year-old makes a huge mess, then starts to scream and bang her spoon. How can we have a pleasant family meal?

Expert Answers
Penelope Leach, child psychologist

The simple answer is probably, "You can't." Pleasant family meals — especially meals that include adult conversation — and 2-year-olds just don't mix. That's because sitting still is so hard for most young children. They find it difficult to follow grownup conversation that's not aimed at them, and they absolutely detest being ignored. In fact,...

My 2-year-old's very dependent on his pacifier. I'd like to wean him off it, but don't want to take away his source of security. What should I do?

Expert Answers
Penelope Leach, child psychologist

Continuing to use a pacifier now isn't a serious problem — certainly not as serious as your child's distress would be if you took it away from him. Still, it's not ideal. When your child is bored, he'd be better off doing something interesting. When he's hungry or thirsty, he'd be better off with a cracker and some milk. And when he's upset, he'd be better off telling...

2 to 3 years: Normal Sleep at Wrong Times

Is your toddler taking four-hour power naps during the day but still waking up at night? Then you need to help him shift his schedule so he does the lion's share of his sleeping at the right time — night. The experts agree that you need to readjust his clock by waking him from his naps for playtime, by making sure he doesn't snooze too late in the afternoon, and by keeping his room dark at night and light during the day.

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Read It Again

One of the best parts of a day with a preschooler is time spent snuggled up reading. And there are endless picture books perfect for this age. With so many choices, it can feel frustrating (and, yes, boring) when your child wants to read the same darn book over and over. But indulge him as long as you can bear it. Re-reading helps your child absorb new lessons, and it fuels confidence, too.