Babies are born learning and grow more during their first five years than at any other time in their lives. Providing children with a healthy and supportive environment during this time is particularly important.
7.20.09
Learning Begins at Birth:What's Happening in the Baby Brain: Dr. Dimitri Christakis of Seattle Children's talks about how a baby's first year of learning impacts brain development for the rest of his or her life.
7.21.09
Setting Up a Support System for Life with Baby:Keltie Wright from the non-profit organization Friends of Youth talk about how important it is to have a support system in place when adjusting to life with a new baby.
Healthy Start Helping Coach Young, First Time Parents: Being a new parent is scary and stressful at times, but the uncertainty is even higher when the parent is still a youngster herself. A program in King and Snohomish counties offers free parenting coaches to young, first time parents.
7.22.09
How parents can prepare before brining baby home:Bringing a baby home from the hospital can be the start of a challenging time for new parents. But with a little expert advice and a sense of humor, parents can weather the changes.
7.23.09
Teaching your baby sign language:Wondering what your baby's trying to tell you is frustrating, but what if you could teach your baby sign language to communicate? One Seattle woman is teaching parents and babies how to do that.
7.24.09
Key developmental milestones for children:Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Terry from Seattle Children's Hospital offers some advice aimed at easing fears so parents can relax and enjoy the adventure that comes with having a child.
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