Toddler Tip of the Day

Staying inside all day is a bad, bad idea with this age group and will make time slow until it more or less screeches to a halt.From: Grasshopper New Media

Most toddlers, particularly those under two, can’t manage lengthy play sessions. While your toddler’s still getting the hang of it, set a time limit of an hour or an hour and a half.From: All Good Articles.com

A little fluoride is a good thing for your child’s teeth, but swallowing too much of it over time can lead to a condition called fluorosis that can cause white spots to show up on his adult teeth.From: BabyCenter.com

Be a food role model by eating a healthy, balanced and varied diet.From: Better Health Channel

When planning a play group it’s a good idea to have fewer children to keep keep things calmer.

From: ToddlersToday.com

Make sure closets can be opened from the inside, so that your toddler doesn’t get locked in.

From: ParentingToddlers.com

Take a deep breath… and another. Then remember you are the adult.

From: HelpGuide.org

Hold your child accountable for her own messes. Do it kindly, do it supportively, but do it, even when it’s easier to do it yourself.

From: YourParentingsSolutions.com

Check outdoor playground equipment. Make sure there are no loose parts or sharp edges.
From: CDC: Child Development

When brushing a toddler’s teeth, brush his tongue as well (if he’ll let you) to dislodge the bacteria that can cause bad breath.
From: BabyCenter.com