It only takes one painful BM to cause your child to be frightened of using the potty, so at all costs, make sure his/her diet has sufficient fresh fruits, vegetables and juice.
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Make a back-to-school calendar. Simply write the countdown on a piece of paper, which the kids can decorate. Cross out the dates or use stickers. If your child is young or in a new school, visit school with your child. Meeting the teacher, locating classroom, locker, lunchroom, will help ease pre-school anxieties. When preping for preschool re institute Nap Time. In the summer it’s easy to get away from toddler naptime, especially with older children. Review school material as soon as it arrives. Packets include important information about your child’s teacher, supply requirements, activities, and dates. The teacher’s supply list at the start of a new school year is daunting enough so don’t waste time and money on unlisted items. Children in large groups are breeding grounds for the organisms that cause illness. The top 5 causes for missed school are colds, stomach flu, ear infection, pink eye and sore throat. If your toddler is sick with cold, try applying a balm or petroleum jelly around the nostrils to provide relief and reduce irritation. From: greatdad.com Toddlers from 24 to 36 months are beginning to be able to turn paper pages, so this is a good time to expand beyond board books. Toddlers from one to three years need between 1,000 and 1,300 calories a day, yet they may not eat this amount every day. Aim for a nutritionally-balanced week, not a balanced day. Allow your child to experience the bumps and bruises of learning to walk and relate to others. Let tot overcome obstacles and setbacks Work on gardening with your kids, If you have a garden have them help you pick the plants, water the flowers, pick weeds. If possible, arrange to observe the teaching in your child’s classroom. Afterward, talk with the teacher about what you saw and how it fits with your hopes for your child and your child’s needs. Dads looking to serve mom’s breakfast in bed should gather the children ’round, then pile them into bed with mom in anticipation. Don’t skimp on sunscreen. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most people apply only about half as much sunscreen as they should. Most toddler who aren’t talking ‘well’ aren’t really delayed. They may not be talking as much as their parents want or expect them too, but that can still be normal. Children learn by watching you, so set healthy mealtime habits. Turn off the TV and let your toddler enjoy meals with the family. It was common to delay giving dairy until 1, eggs until 2 & seafood & nuts till 3, the American Academy of Pediatrics changed its thinking in 2008, suggesting that these foods can be introduced together. Jump into puddles. Find out what mud feels like between bare toes. Let your toddler frolic around and get wet before you head indoors. Check out summer programs at your local public library. Many feature special story times, sing-alongs, and puppet shows during the summer. |
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