OPTIMAL CAREGIVING PRACTICES OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS For nearly 100 years Social and Behavioral Scientists researched bonding and attachment. Bonding is the chemical process of sensory processing that creates a secure “chemistry” between an infant and their primary caregiver. Attachment is the bond that endures over time due to consistent nurturing and caring behaviors. However,…
Category: Q and A 2 yr old
Joint Custody
Very clear and to the point. Offered reassurance and common sense. Thank-you. Dear Kay, The mother of my 18 mo.old and I share custody of our son. He is with me at my home for 3-4 days and then goes with his mother for 3-4 days. Back and forth. I am worried that this is…
Adopting 21 month old seperation anxiety child
Dear Kay, My husband and I are adopting a little girl, our cousin who has been in foster care since she was 4mo old. We are white with a 17 yr old girl, the foster family was black with 4 other foster children. We have had Abby for 2 months. I noticed that any woman…
Adopting 21 month old seperation anxiety child
Dear Kay, My husband and I are adopting a little girl, our cousin who has been in foster care since she was 4mo old. We are white with a 17 yr old girl, the foster family was black with 4 other foster children. We have had Abby for 2 months. I noticed that any woman…
My toddler is not adjusting to day care. What do I do?
Dear Kay, I recently started my 2 1/2 year old at a daycare two days a week. He screams and cries when I leave (which I know is normal) but while he is there he is throwing his food, not eating very well and taking the other kids’ toys. He was at home until now…
My toddler is not adjusting to day care. What do I do?
Dear Kay, I recently started my 2 1/2 year old at a daycare two days a week. He screams and cries when I leave (which I know is normal) but while he is there he is throwing his food, not eating very well and taking the other kids’ toys. He was at home until now…
Try to teach a 2 year old to chew
Dear Kay: OK I have tried to show him to chew while I have food in my mouth and food in his mouth, but by the time I put the food in his mouth he has swallowed it already. He is not my son I just babysit him I already told his mother but she says…
My grandson is your typical 2 year old, in to everything and learning the limits. His speech is ok but he did just turn 2 in July. His mommy knows exactly what he says and let’s us know. Recently we’ve noticed that at the end of his words he will keep saying the last sound…
My grandson is your typical 2 year old, in to everything and learning the limits. His speech is ok but he did just turn 2 in July. His mommy knows exactly what he says and let’s us know. Recently we’ve noticed that at the end of his words he will keep saying the last sound…
My 2 year old is having separation anxiety, help!
Dear Kay, My daughter is 2.5. She has been going to the same daycare lady for a year, 3 days a week and still cries like it’s the end of the world every morning. I ask her why she doesn’t want to go to Kim’s and she just says because she wants to stay with…
