It’s okay to be silly with your child. Just because you are the adult doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun too! After you start the sillies, you won’t have to think of what to do next, the fun will follow.
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After your toddler starts to play on his/her own, keep a magazine nearby and sneak a peek at a page while she is stacking blocks. It’s okay to take a break! She’ll let you know when she needs some more attention, interaction, or direction. Kids develop a sense of self-worth early in life. Listen to what your children have to say. Assure them that they are loved and safe. Celebrate their individuality, and tell them what makes them special and what you admire about them. How you treat your child is how she will learn to treat herself. If you’re harsh with her, she’ll be harsh with herself. Organization is one dimension of family health. Without enough of it, families suffer the consequences of a chaotic environment. Create a quiet, special place in your home for your child to read, write and draw. Keep books and other reading materials where your child can easily reach them. For maximizing family time, remember that it is not the amount of time you spend with your family but what you do with the time you do have. Set aside special times each week just for your family. On occasion, have grandparents spend time with individual grandchildren. It will give them an opportunity to bond, without competition, with that day’s companion grandchild. Ask your child to help you set the Thanksgiving table, showing you value his help. This will help to build his confidence and self-esteem. Talk about Thanksgiving and how people have been celebrating harvest time with a big feast for a long time. Talk about what you will do for Thanksgiving. Make a thankful chain. Cut out strips in Fall colors and keep them out during the month and guide your kids to think of things they are thankful for (i.e. grandparents, food, sister, etc.) By Thanksgiving, you can have a large chain to reflect on. You can also have your guests help you do this on Thanksgiving. Praise effort, not results. Go for a nature walk – Educational yet lots of fun. Your toddler will love exploring and collecting different treasures to bring home. It never hurts to add some affection into daily activities. You’ll enjoy the hugs and your child will too. You’ll build a bond that your child will never forget. And it will make him/her want to interact with you and have fun at the same time. From: ToddlerToddler.com Tell stories about trips you shared when you were young. This is a great way to weave a ‘tapestry’ of shared experiences for whole family. Visit your local pet store. Most have impressive collections of dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles & hamsters to delight the little ones. Kids with good teeth grow up to be adults with good teeth. If you teach your children how to brush and floss and take them to the dentist twice a year, they’ll have strong, healthy teeth. Make family meals a great bonding time for the family. Set your toddler’s place in the family table, and try to make it fun for everybody. Try to talk about fun topics, which your toddler may find interesting. You may also set up your table in a fun way, so that your toddler is enticed to sit down. From: gagazine.com Young kids likely won’t understand yet what it means to have a new sibling. Look at picture books about babies and families. Instead of always pointing out everything your child does wrong, give them attention for the things that they do right |
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