Almost Mom
Child Care
My assistants and I want to offer you a safe, clean, and loving environment for your child. Our goal is for you to feel confident in your decision to leave your child in my care. If you ever have any questions or concerns, I am always here to listen to them. Feel free to drop in anytime to visit my home while your child is in my care. We encourage your participation.
Continue ReadingIt may seem odd to baby-proof your home when your infant can’t even roll over yet, but you may be surprised at how soon they’ll be getting around and getting into things. So it’s never too soon. Take the time to baby-proof when your little one is still brand new or even before they arrive. Ensure each room is safe from surprising hazards that could pop up as your baby starts crawling, walking, or even beginning to climb.
continue readingMany parents are excited to teach their children to read. However, when deciding what to teach first, I imagine many parents start with what they know, sounding it out.
/C/ /a/ t/. Caaaat. CAT.
continue readingWe know parents work hard and are juggling a hectic life. We understand when things happen out of your control. I want the best for my families; I pray for you, love your children madly, and care deeply about you.
CONTINUE READINGThere are good reasons for weaning the bottle or breast, aside from encouraging your child’s development and independence. Most parents start to wean their babies from the breast or bottle to a cup at about one year. This is not an overnight process; you need to plan. Weaning from the bottle is not something you want to rush, so when your child is 11 months old, it will be time to think about starting the process.
Your child should be sitting on their own, eating from a spoon, and showing interest in solid food. Meals and snack times should be consistent to help your child get into a feeding routine.
continue readingIntroducing solid foods to your baby is a significant milestone. This milestone is a lot of fun and a lot of worries. However, one of the most important things to keep in mind; is that your baby has so many years of food experiences ahead that there is no need to rush things!
Continue reading“Non-nutritive sucking” is a biological need for babies when they are tired, hungry, bored, or uncomfortable. In fact, fetuses start to suck in utero in the first trimester. This behavior is hardwired in an infant. A built-in reflex is controlled by the brain stem at first and comes under more conscious control in the first few months of life. Not only do pacifiers soothe and regulate babies, but research has also shown that using them at nap and nighttime decreases the risk of SIDS during the first six months of life. Most children have less of a need to suck as they get older.
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