Get in Shape with Baby

Happy Spring! This is an excellent time to get out with your child, to get active, and get in shape. The weather is nicer for being active outside. Your baby and kids need to be active, and the fresh air inspires healthier attitudes.

"But my kids play every day. They're physically fit."

But do YOU get outside and play Together?

Children are amazing, and so smart! No matter what we tell them, we are their models. They do what we do. When they are getting outside with Mom or Dad, and having FUN being physically active, then they have a better attitude toward fitness. Then, they grow into healthier teens and adults.

Fit, active kids become healthier teens. Active teens:
* get better grades,
* are less likely to try drugs or smoke cigarettes, and
* are less likely to become pregnant.
* They engage in fewer risky behaviors. They stay out of trouble.

So, get prepared for a great spring with your child. Make time each day to get outside and play with your child.

Expose your baby to fresh air and growing grass.
Chase after your toddler in a big field. Get out and PLAY 2-gether!

So, why not start the spring with baby gear that can help your fitness goals? Check out these toys, and get Free Shipping:

Babies' Vocabulary and IQ influenced by talk

As a parent, you want your baby to have positive influences. You prevent illness, keep them safe from injury, and practice healthy lifestyle habits yourself. So, what can you do to influence your baby or toddler's vocabulary and developing intelligence?

Studies have described the link between talking to your baby and their vocabulary.
> But just how much should a parent talk to their baby or toddler? How often?
> What kind of talk?
> How does a parent know if they're talking enough?
> How can you improve, as a parent who wants to influence their child with talk?

Watch this video about recent studies, a new gadget that tracks talk, and helpful hints for parents:


I especially find it interesting that the LENA can distinguish TV babble from a parent's voice. And narration is a good way to include more words. Hope you enjoyed this video, for your child's intellectual health!