This guessing game will help your child learn to recognize coins and will develop his problem-solving and higher level- thinking skills. (Variety of coins) Directions

At first, it can be difficult to figure out the subtle cues, but before you know it, you’ll be able to tell if she’s hungry, ready to play, or in need of a nap just by watching them or listening to the sound of their coo or cry. Here are a few of the more common behavior states of alertness to look for in your child. By keeping an eye out for these clues, you can learn more about your preemie’s behaviors and anticipate your baby’s needs....

Newborn Physical Development In the beginning, you will notice that your baby uses jerky, uncoordinated movements that are sporadic and out of their control. If it seems like your newborn is pushing away your breast as you try to feed them, do not assume they mean anything by it. Movements in those early, early weeks are not intentional. However, as they reach their 1 month birthday, you will begin to notice a little more control over their body....

Kitchen timer or clock The object of this game is to talk nonstop for one minute about a chosen subject.

Since a newborn baby doesn’t need a high chair, it’s not usually a priority during those first few exciting months. However, you’ll want to ensure you have an age-appropriate high chair that will support your baby or toddler and keep the mess to a minimum. From a reclining high chair to a foldable high chair to a convertible high chair, there are many types of high chairs, all suitable for different ages....

You’ll no doubt experience a dizzying range of emotions. You may well spend some time in a state of shock, unable to comprehend what’s happening. You’ll be angrier than you’ve ever been in your life. You’ll feel incredibly hurt and betrayed. You may wonder what you did to trigger the situation and go through a period when you blame yourself for her leaving. You may one day beg her to come back, and tell her you never want to see her again the next....

Construction paper Tempera paint, liquid Spoon Rolling pin Directions

3 tablespoons powdered tempera paint 1/4 cup liquid laundry starch (optional) Ziploc bag Construction paper Directions

There are two main rules: 1) don’t panic and 2) get out of the icy water as fast as possible. You will have a few minutes before hypothermia inhibits your intellect and your muscle function. Basically, you must crawl out of the ice. This can be tricky, especially if the ice above is thin and you can’t get a good grasp or if the water currents are strong and determined to push you away from the opening....

30 minutes Materials Neighborhood pet store Directions Children love to see animals, and a pet store is a good place to safely explore them while practicing observing and choosing. As you visit, challenge your child to pick her favorite. (Agree ahead of time that this trip is for looking only.) Extensions Pick the cutest, funniest, or laziest.Talk about what each animal eats.Visit a bookstore or library and look for pictures of baby animals, talking about what makes baby animals different from full-grown ones....

If you are feeling concerned and confused about the redness or swelling in your baby’s eye, you are not alone. Pink eye in babies is relatively common and usually easily treatable. Let’s talk about what to do if you think your baby has a touch of pink eye. What Is Pink Eye? Pink eye, otherwise known as conjunctivitis, is the inflammation of the part of the eye called the conjunctiva, which is the membrane lining the inside of the eyelid as well as the eyeball....

Storm-Related Leaks Hail, wind, and torrential downpours can all cause roof leaks, either from the elements themselves or what they do to other things, such as causing tree limbs to fall. If the storm is still raging, your goal is to minimize interior damage while you’re waiting for the storm to end. Your plan of attack will depend on how much damage you see: If you notice brown or reddish-tinged discoloration on the ceiling or walls that you haven’t seen before, keep on eye on things....

Choose a favorite poem and read it aloud. Select a few of the ideas, words, or images in the poem and express them in movement with your child. Some ideas will suggest how to move and others will suggest a mood, feeling, or environment. Some poems can be read and moved to for their rhythmic quality. Have one person read the poem while the other moves to the rhythm of the words....

Pompoms in various sizes and colors Directions

Raw potato, cut in half Shallow dish of green tempera paint Construction paper Directions

Week Number 31 Lungs and digestive track are nearly mature. The baby can see in the womb. (If you shine a bright light on your belly, he might move his head to follow the light or reach out to touch it.) Eyebrows and eyelashes are complete. Week Number 32 Layers of fat are being deposited beneath the skin. Arms and legs are fully proportioned in relation to the size of the head....