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Toddler
Learning to read is a major accomplishment and milestone for your child. While there are many ways to teach reading, it’s always best to follow your child’s cues when it comes to teaching letters and recognizing those first words. Many studies have...
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Toddler
Reading with your child can be a wonderful way to spend quality time with your child while providing a major developmental boost. According to the University of Melbourne, children whose parents read to them every day are developmentally a year...
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Blog
Tonight, as I was tucking him in to bed, my little boy gave me the best compliment. We were discussing reading, specifically how fast he is able to read silently. At almost seven, silent reading now feels like a special superhero trick to my child....
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Community
This week the AAP published formal recommendations encouraging pediatricians to talk with their patients about reading to babies. We could not agree more! http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/early/2014/06/24/aapnews.20140624-2...
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Toddler
Recognizing letters is the first step to reading and is the foundation for your child’s education. According to the U.S. Department of Education, kindergarteners who are already familiar with letter names typically find it easier to learn to read...
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Toddler
Did you know that early reading ability is one of the biggest predictors of future academic success? With this in mind, helping our preschoolers build strong literacy skills should be a top priority for parents. Ensuring proficient reading...
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Baby
Your 7 month, 1 week old baby is likely discovering one of the great joys of childhood: toys. At this age, your baby can likely transfer objects from one hand to the other, sit without the support of his or her hands, and find objects that are...
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Blog
Someone asked me the other day which parenting method I follow. Seems like it has been popular recently to pick your method and rework your life to follow that philosophy. I think it also makes people feel in control and purposeful when they can...
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Every parent has dreams and aspirations for their children’s future. Regardless of what those dreams are or what your children actually become when they grow up, there are some basic developmental skills that will have long-term benefits into...
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This summer, I took a wonderful trip with my family to the Jersey shore. Every year, we travel north to celebrate summer. We play and eat and in general just enjoy being together without the constant demands of a two-doctor household. Because our...
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Baby
At week 11, you are nearing the three-month mark with your baby. Your baby is continuing to develop coordination and motor skills, improving his or her coordination with each passing day. Toys are grabbed more accurately and perhaps even guided...
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Health
Your baby has a fever when their body temperature reaches 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Fevers usually signal an infection with a bacteria or virus, although there are other possible causes. Every baby will run a fever at some point, so it’s...
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Toddler
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Baby
Before you delve into Bundoo’s coverage of developmental milestones, I think it’s important to mention a few things. First, reading “week by week” milestone books for your baby’s first year is a bit like reading “week by week” pregnancy books. They...
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Baby
Now that your baby is interacting more with the world, you are likely enjoying the benefits and joys of playtime. Remember that playtime for your baby can mean different things. Simply holding your baby, walking around, and looking at the world can...
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Blog
This week in Dear Bundoo, a parent worries about her child getting infected with anything from Ebola to D68. Dear Bundoo, I’ve been reading about all these diseases in the news, and it’s seriously freaking me out. When it was just Ebola...
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Parenting
There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, but research has shown there are things you can do to increase your chances of raising a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted child. According to experts, a few of the most important things you can do to help...
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Toddler
Did your daughter skip her ABCs and go straight to reading full sentences? Does your son play Chopin on the piano instead of “chopsticks?” Must be time to call Mensa. According to the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), about 6 percent...
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Baby
As you baby gets older, you’re discovering a whole new set of parenting questions. You’ve started thinking about socializing your baby and how the next stage — talking, walking, and fierce independence — might look. Here are eight common questions...
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Blog
If you’ve ever wondered whether your child and your dog were co-conspirators or felt awkward holding someone else’s newborn, you’ve come to the right place. 1. Dog teaches baby how to crawl The phrase “partner in crime” was made for...
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Baby
Newborn fever is an important health indicator—any temperature 100.4 or higher needs to be discussed with your baby’s doctor right away. A newborn’s immune system is immature and therefore even a low fever of 100.4 can indicate a serious infection....
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Toddler
At 25 weeks old, it’s time to talk about talking! Your baby is likely making babbling sounds and delighting you with laughs and gurgling sounds. In about six months or less, you can expect these noises to turn into a few simple words, such as dada,...
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This week it’s all about dogs, with sprinkles of dancing baby hilarity and moving stories. I am in awe of #2 and can’t stop replaying #1 over and over again. (It’s my job, right!? I take this blog very seriously.) 1. Cutest Korean baby AND best...
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Toddler
There’s no doubt that exposure to music and music education helps babies recognize sound patterns—the foundation of learning language—but some researchers believe the link between music and language goes much deeper than recognition. Between the...
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What does your microwave have to do with miscarriages? One mom is curious if power lines can increase the risk of a miscarriage. Is it true? See what our doctor says. Dear Bundoo, I’m the mom of a 2-year-old and 5 months pregnant with another baby....
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The royal baby turned one, an apologetic dog is stealing hearts (and toys) everywhere, and we get schooled on why dads are awesome. 1. Dog steals a baby’s toy and then apologizes Doggie Charlie just wanted to play, but when toy snatching made Baby...
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Parenting
Many families are forced to deal with difficult questions sometimes, including death and divorce. As hard as it can be to deal with these as an adult, children face a set of issues that are unique to them, oftentimes including understanding what...
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Community
I just don’t understand why so many celebrities think they are experts in childbirth and parenting. What are your thoughts after reading this article?...
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Baby
Keeping your baby happy and healthy is every parent’s job. If you think your baby may have a fever, your healthcare provider may ask you to take your baby’s temperature. Knowing how to get an accurate temperature reading is important to ensure the...
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Pregnancy
Almost every parent is familiar with the sleep deprivation that comes with having a newborn, but many moms-to-be are surprised by the lack of sleep that can occur before you even deliver. Many pregnant women report having issues getting rest (up to...
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Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, having a partner who can help you before, during, and after labor can be essential. For some families, that partner is your husband or wife, while for others it may be your mother, close friend, or other family member. Whoever...
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Toddler
Toddlerhood can be a landmine of food jags, food refusal, and general picky eating, making parents even more intent on getting their toddlers to eat well. To this end, some parents will use food as a reward to get their children to eat. After all,...
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Toddler
To the eyes of a toddler, the world is a never-ending source of amazement and constant frustration. Your toddler is soaking up information about the world, making new connections and learning new things every day. Your baby’s world is constantly...
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Toddler
Preschool language disorders occur in children ages 3-5 years old who are having difficulty talking and understanding. Here are some of the characteristics of the various types of language disorders that can affect preschool children. Expressive...
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Parenting
Ask almost any parent if a sleepy toddler is a happy toddler, and you’ll probably get an exhausted, “No!” In fact, research shows that lack of sleep or disordered sleep can be a serious problem for toddlers over the long term. A recent Norwegian...
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Community
This photo, posted by Maria Kang, a California fitness enthusiast and mama of three, hit a nerve with many moms. Does it offend you or make you want to get fit? Reading her thoughts, I get what she was going for… but just seeing the image...
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Health
One in every 13 American kids (about 6 million) has a food allergy. Put those kids together in one state, and it would be the 19th largest state in the country. When Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004...
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Health
Each day, hour, minute, and second, your heart is beating to a regular rhythm that provides life-giving oxygen, blood, and nutrients to your body. If something occurs to disrupt the normal heart rhythm, the effects can be fatal. A sudden arrhythmia...
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Health
If your child has a food allergy, knowing how to read an ingredients label could save his or her life. All parents of children with food allergies should know how to read an ingredients label, as it is a basic food allergy management technique. The...
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Blog
There’s nothing more awkward that picking up a new mom friend… except maybe what happens in this week’s #2 (pun intended). 1. Dear cool-looking Mom in the park “I’m just a mom, standing in front of another mom!” Picking up a new mom is hard, but...
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Blog
Sorry Dads, but it’s all about moms this week! Treat yo’ self to a few Mother’s Day laughs and “awww” moments. 1. ‘Convos With My 2-Year-Old’ takes on cooking with kids for Mother’s Day This episode doesn’t disappoint, and it...
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Every day in the news, there are articles, interviews, and new research findings showing just how bad sugar is for our health. As an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) for kids, I see countless preschoolers with chronic runny noses, congestion,...
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Fourth of July ideas are all over Pinterest, but if you’re like me you haven’t had time to weed out those “intense preparation required” ones (you know, the ones Pinterest fails are made of!). Here are a few ideas to help the last-minute mamas and...
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Blog
Dirty Dancing is dear to my heart. It’s been my favorite since kindergarten and I even watched it to get me through giving birth. I might be a bit biased, but my #1 video this week is impressive by any standard! 1. Charlie vs. Swayze Charlie’s got...
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New Grumpy Cat, babies and puppies napping (oh aren’t they sweet when they’re sleeping!) and reminders of what’s awesome about parenting. It’s a good week to be surfing the Internet. 1. We can’t be friends When you become a parent, friendships...
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I love to cook. It’s therapeutic to be in the kitchen planning, prepping, and preparing meals for my family. It is not always easy to find the time with a busy family schedule, but I think we all benefit from regular home-cooked meals. I have...
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This week brings us an excuse to reminisce on all the times you jammed to “Baby Got Back,” an adorable baby vs. puppy debate, and commiserating both pregnancy and back-to-school car lines. 1. Baby got class From the creators of #XmasJammies comes...
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You’re exhausted and haven’t been this excited about the upcoming weekend since 1999’s prom. Oh wait, that’s me… but you deserve a laugh, too. Have a few on us. 1. Thanks, but no thanks: why you should pass on the family help Is your family...
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To apologize for the two tearjerkers I just had to include, I present to you lots of laughs. 1. Couple uses #ShareACoke to announce their pregnancy This creative pregnancy announcement is probably the best thing to come out of the #ShareACoke...
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I learned something this week… If someone would just play a Bruno Mars song to wake me up daily, my life would be more awesome. (Hello husband!?) While I can’t convince spouses everywhere to jump on board, I can give you a few laughs from the best...
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Blog
This week goes out to all of you moms and dads who’ve spent the last week stressing over costume accessories, convincing your daughter to be anything but Elsa, baking cookies and cupcakes for class parties, and running from one Halloween parade to...
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Blog
Sometimes babies need a little rap music to cheer them up. And sometimes I need to include a throwback Golden Girls meme. Anything goes this week! 1. Baby loves 2chainz Sometimes it’s a mama’s arms that soothe baby, but sometimes it’s a little rap...
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This week in Dear Bundoo, one exhausted mother worries that she can’t handle another sleepless night, while another family wonders if it’s too early to decide if their son is a genius. Dear Bundoo, I’m the parent of a 2-year-old little boy....
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I have a new mama crush this week. A baby reminded me why it’s ridiculous to fight my Friday night urge to sleep just to stay up late. I had quite a few laughs at parenting memes. Enough about me… what’s new with you this week? 1. Emily Blunt: the...
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Adorably confused babies, babies with mustaches, and moms who just. need. coffee. to survive. I just love it when the Internet is full of gems. 1. A Mom’s Parody to Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” Ever feel so exhausted that you just have to do...
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If you are reading this, you are likely one of the many parents out there who have been blessed with parenthood. You are filled with the emotions of pride, happiness, and joy. And of course you want to share every moment, picture, and milestone...
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Happy Valentine’s Day. Since today is all about warm & fuzzy, I give to you… no tearjerkers this week, and this poem (you’re welcome): Roses are red Violets are blue When parenting gets crazy, I head to Bundoo! 1. Honest valentines...
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The media had a field day recently when results from a new study about the flu vaccine and its safety in pregnancy were released. Despite the authors themselves saying that practices should remain unchanged based on this one small study, many...
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This week it’s all about you, Dads. You really know how to embrace the funny in parenting. Cheers to you on Father’s Day and every day. (Sorry to put the pressure on for Sunday, mamas, but they deserve it!) 1. Dads just can’t get enough of...
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While we’re still trying to confirm (AKA crying over) if Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are having a baby, take a look at how to properly breastfeed in public and how modern parenting is in crisis mode. 1. Thailand nails yet another parenting...
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Parenting
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Parenting
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Toddler
The “30 million word gap” refers to a research study conducted by psychologists Betty Hart and Todd Risley. Their study showed that children from lower-income families hear a staggering 30 million fewer words than children from...
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Health
Sending a child to preschool with a life-threatening food allergy can be frightening and overwhelming for any parent. However, by creating a partnership with your child’s school, you can hopefully feel you are sending him or her into a safe...
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Health
How many times have you rushed your feverish infant to the doctor or clinic, only to be told there’s nothing they can do and you just have to wait and watch? If it’s happened even once, you’ve probably wondered, “When should I take my baby with a...
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Toddler
When researching schools for your preschooler or eavesdropping on parents at the playground, you will likely hear about Montessori. But what is the Montessori approach, exactly? The International Montessori Index describes Montessori as “a...
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Pregnancy
Research shows that babies may be able to hear sounds in the womb as early as the 18th week of pregnancy, when the ears first start to stand out from the head. But what do they hear? And do babies understand or remember anything they heard in the...
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Parenting
Morning sickness, cramps, back pain, hunger pangs, weight gain—all normal symptoms when you’re pregnant. But what if your husband or male partner is suffering those same signs right along with you? This is called Couvade Syndrome, which comes from...
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Pregnancy
If you’re about to give birth, surely your friends and family have told you exactly what their deliveries were like — and how yours should go, too. After reading the books and searching Dr. Google, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Here...
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Toddler
Using rewards is a popular approach to motivating performance or desirable behavior. Rewards can certainly motivate people to continue along—or even improve—their performance path. But when food is used as a reward, things get complicated. The...
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Toddler
When you decide to homeschool your child, you must not only uphold your personal educational standards, but also those of the state in which you live. If you have a young child who has not yet gone to school, the age at which formal education...
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Baby
Newborns can be especially difficult to get to sleep, and getting them to stay asleep for longer stretches of time can be even more challenging. In 1994, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) launched the Back to...
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Baby
Between the ages of 2 and 4 months, you and your new baby will have started to settle into a predictable routine with set times for sleep, feeding, and play. Right around this time, your baby will start to show intense curiosity about the world....
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Parenting
When you’re reading labels, make sure they say broad-spectrum protection with UVA and UVB coverage. UVA and UVB rays are the rays that cause skin damage and skin cancer, and it’s important that both are listed on the label. Choose...
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Baby
While your 8-month-2-week-old baby may not be walking yet, he or she is hopefully making great strides forward when it comes to eating, playing, and developing. It’s hard work growing up! The new world of screen time In 2015, the American Academy...
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Baby
In the first year of life, your baby’s brain develops much faster than his or her body. Every day, your child is learning new things, making connections, and figuring out how the world works. Your baby is constantly looking around, trying to...
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Pregnancy
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Baby
So you’ve decided you’re ready to begin sleep training—now what? One of the first mistakes sleep-deprived parents make in baby sleep training is not having prepared enough ahead of time. You will greatly increase your chances of success by...
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Baby
At 7 months, 2 weeks old, your baby is “standing” right on the edge of a major period of change and development. Although your baby has been learning and growing incredibly fast up to this point, many of his or her advances have been more subtle:...