When planning a play group it’s a good idea to have fewer children to keep keep things calmer.
From: ToddlersToday.com
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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 For younger siblings potty training may be quicker, as they watch big brother or sister use the potty and want to immitate this wonderful role model. From: PottyTrainingStuff.com Encourage your children to join in while you read. Pause to let them fill in a rhyming word or repeating line: “I’ll huff and I’ll puff . . .” Perhaps the only thing worse than seeing another child hit your toddler is seeing your toddler hit another child. Parents know that children won’t always get along, but it can be painful for parents to watch their children fighting-sometimes violently-with their peers. From: Partnershipforlearning.org. Take a deep breath… and another. Then remember you are the adult. From: HelpGuide.org Have fun today, play a “color game” by asking your child to find something in the room that is a certain color. Pick out a few interesting toys and books just for the car. Defuse tantrums by strategically offering a toy or book. Visit your local pet store. Most have impressive collections of dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles & hamsters to delight the little ones. When child gets frustrated or bored do a project. Anything from coloring & cutting paper occupies his mind & changes attitude and actions. Toddlers, who are being introduced to table food & utensils, will make a mess; prepare for it & consider what you use as a floor covering. Playgroup activities should be something that will involve all the children and should be kept age-appropriate. 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. Start applying sunscreen BEFORE you even leave the house. This is extremely important as toddler skin is very sensitive and burns easily. Taking the time to apply sunscreen beforehand ensures that you can get their whole body covered and not miss any spots. Diaper padding only goes so far. Those hard shopping cart seats can be irritating to some toddlers. Consider making or buying a shopping cart cover to keep your toddler comfortable while shopping. This will have the added benefit of preventing your toddler from being exposed to the myriad of germs that can be found on the shopping cart. At the beach, if your child is using inflatables, make sure they are being supervised. The inflatable should also be secured to the shoreline, ideally held by an adult. Remember, an inflatable can be easily blown away from the shore even with a slight breeze. Be a food role model by eating a healthy, balanced and varied diet. From: Better Health Channel Help your child manage his homework, don’t do it for him. 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 Make stamp art. Cut a few potatoes in half. Carve a design on the end of each potato. Use the potatoes as stamps. Dip them in finger paints and stamp on paper. |
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