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Health and the Youngest Child

Studies are showing that birth order can actually have an impact on health. You can’t help the order that your children are born in. But knowing what ailments are likely to strike your youngest child can help you keep them safe, happy, and healthy! Youngest (and middle) children are less likely to suffer from allergies, asthma, and eczema. Oldest children often aren’t exposed to a variety of germs until they reach school age; the oldest bring the bacteria and viruses home to younger siblings, encouraging them to develop stronger immune systems. Youngest children in families with four or more children … Continue reading →

Parenting Your Youngest Child – What to Expect and Do

Your youngest child is your last child and to some degree every parent wants to keep them young. Last born children are driven to catch up with their older siblings. Youngest children always have someone to play with and as a result tend to be social. They also have a chance to develop their silly side, since the older siblings usually shoulder most of the responsibility. For these reasons youngest children have some unique characteristics. Last-born Traits Risk takers Outgoing Creative – idea person Strong people skills – love to talk to others Extrovert Competitive – pushes themselves to keep … Continue reading →