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Pragmatics are the rules for social language. Learn about the development of Pragmatics in toddlers with help from a former family case worker for CPS in this free video clip.
Toddlers continue to need their parents’ guidance and positive support as they complete the astonishing transformation from passive infant to active toddler. Expect your little one to experience many behavioral obstacles, or bumps in the road. Some of the common sources of problematic behaviors include poorly developed self-control, fatigue and frustration. Parents help their toddlers to circumvent behavioral bumps in the road through redirecting behavior. Redirection is a positive strategy that permits parents to modify a toddler’s inappropriate behavior without using punitive or negative techniques.
Personal and social development in a toddler is a balancing act that involves learning to accept and adapt to society's demand while seeking independence when he discovers he's a separate being. At least that's the recognized personal-social development theory proposed by the late renowned psychoanalyst Erik H. Erikson. Exploring boundaries, breaking rules, learning to play with others and stretching his developmental limits are all on the mind of the always busy toddler.
A toddler normally has the dexterity to easily control any number of small objects, including a cup. The development of small muscles in the fingers and hands permit a little one to hold and drink from a cup with relative ease, explains MedlinePlus, a website published by the National Institutes of Health. Giving up the bottle in favor of a cup, thanks to more mature fine motor skills, can begin sooner than you may think.
Because you’ve been the center of your toddler’s world, he may exhibit jealousy if a new baby, job or romantic relationship suddenly diverts your attention. Although you can’t rearrange your life to cater to your toddler’s demands, you can understand his feelings and attempt to soothe them. Reduce your toddler’s jealousy with strategies that make him feel loved, supported and special.
Some people visit King of Prussia, Pennsylvania just to shop -- as the city’s mall is famous for being one of the largest in the world. Less than 20 miles from Philadelphia, King of Prussia is a pleasant suburban community that also has family-friendly activities for kids of all ages. Parents with toddlers will find several options for family fun.
Toddlers are intrigued by almost anything that chimes or jingles, including jingle bells. And, unlike hand bells or tubular bells, which won't chime unless hanging in a certain position, the metal enclosure of a jingle bell means all your toddler needs to do to is move whatever the jingle bell is attached to. Different size jingle bells also allow your little one to create music and practice distinguishing different sounds, explains the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It's important to note that the small size of jingle bells makes them a choking hazard for children under the…
Toilet training doesn't have to turn into the mayhem many parents fear, but attempting to potty train a child who simply isn't ready for it can make the experience unnecessarily stressful for both you and your little one. While most children develop the ability to control their bladder between 12 and 18 months of age, according to HealthyChildren.org, waiting until your child meets certain criteria on the toileting checklist can make the process less stressful for you and your little one.
Parallel and reciprocal play for toddlers directly relates to the ways in which those toddlers interact with their toys. Find out about parallel and reciprocal play for toddlers with help from a former family case worker for CPS in this free video clip.
It's no wonder that Fort Collins made CNN Money magazine's list of Best Places to Live in 2012. Fort Collins residents and visitors enjoy sunny skies, beautiful scenery, museums, and tasty restaurants and breweries. Families with toddlers will be pleased to find several tot-friendly activities in Fort Collins. From outdoor adventure to indoor learning, this town has something for every little one.
Tracing skills are a precursor to preparing a child for school-aged writing activities. Tracing a line or shape is a first step toward developing adequate fine-motor skills that will foster a toddler's successful penmanship in years to come. Arranging an inviting, doable initial tracing activity for your toddler can set her feet -- or in this case fingers -- on the road to a positive experience with the opportunity to both master and then build upon this preparatory pre-writing step.
As a parent, hearing your child cough or struggle to take a deep breath is heart breaking. To alleviate the discomfort that accompanies most colds and coughs, many doctors recommend using a humidifier. Humidifiers add moisture to the air and moisten your child’s nasal passages making it easier to breath. While humidifiers are a useful tool in making your toddler comfortable, there are some safety measures you need to take when placing one in a toddler’s room.
Successfully changing from a crib to a toddler bed is all abut making the transition at the right time. Learn about when to change from a crib to a toddler bed with help from a former family case worker in this free video clip.
Getting a toddler to successfully switch from a crib to a bed definitely involves a little bit of trial and error. Get a toddler to switch from a crib to a bed with help from a former family case worker in this free video clip.
Cleaning a potty training toilet is really simple if you have access to dish soap, vinegar and some bleach. Clean a potty training toilet with help from a former family case worker in this free video clip.
Making a feeding plant for a toddler lets you take great control over the nutritional value of what they eat. Make a feeding plan for a toddler with help from a former family case worker in this free video clip.
The scenic town of Flint, Michigan is brimming with lakes, forests, galleries and museums that bring with them a variety of educational and enjoyable activities for you to partake in with your child. Whether your toddler is a book-worm, a car-lover or a huge fan of Thomas the Train -- there is an activity he is sure to love in this sweet Michigan town.
When your toddler’s hard headed, or stubborn behavior challenges your parenting skills, place a few new tools in your depleted stash of parenting resources. Toddlers test their parents’ ability to teach self-control while maintaining the elusive skill. You can prevent behavioral problems from escalating into behavioral dilemmas when you understand some of developmental issues that motivate your little one’s stubborn behavior.
If you're a working mother, you may feel torn between fulfilling your financial and maternal responsibilities. On one hand, you need to work in order to provide for your child, but on the other hand, turning your back on her outstretched arms and piercing cries is impossible. Of course the last thing you want to do after a long day apart is discipline your toddler, but as her mother, it's your primary job to set -- and enforce-- guidelines that keep your toddler healthy, happy and safe.
It can be worrying for a parent when her toddler suddenly starts to cry and becomes anxious, but this is a completely normal aspect of the child's cognitive and emotional development. It is actually a positive sign; it means the toddler is developing as he should and reacting appropriately to new experiences and situations.
Pre-writing activities help to strengthen children’s visual and fine motor skills in anticipation of learning to write. These types of activities help to prepare children for writing by getting them used to scribbling, drawing and using their hands for careful work. Allowing your toddler and preschooler to scribble, draw, tear paper, paint and do other fine motor activities will help to ensure that she is ready to write down her thoughts when she is older.
Nutrition is a priority for parents of toddlers, but it can often be difficult to persuade infants to eat healthy meals and snacks. Typically, toddlers are attracted to sugary treats such as chocolate, and as they become increasingly independent and vocal, this can turn into a battle of wills between parent and child.
Wetting the bed is common after day-time training is achieved. The problem resolves on its own for most kids by the time they’re 5. Keep in mind a child is asleep when the wetting occurs, so he can’t intentionally change his behavior. Scolding, therefore, serves no purpose other than making him feel bad. Let your child know it’s completely normal, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about and it will pass eventually.
Mail carriers are typically put into a "community helper" category for young children learning about the world around them. Your toddler most likely sees your carrier often. And, on special occasions, he probably watches for the mail to be delivered, just in case the carrier brings cards or a gift for him. You can explore the world of a letter carrier with a variety of mommy and me activities.
It can be hard to to exercise with a toddler, even if you have a jogging stroller and a commitment to jogging. Toddlers aren't as easily lulled into sleep as infants, nor are they as likely to be entertained by the scenery. But that doesn't mean you have to give up jogging. It means you have to figure out how to keep your toddler entertained while you're jogging.
While your toddler might not yet have the ability to pen a string of letters, according to the national child development organization Zero to Three young children may begin to write during scribbling-type activities. Add in an extra lesson on people to your letter projects and you have an ideal afternoon activity for your 2-year-old.
Toddlers are not that far removed from eating strained and pureed versions of fruits and vegetables. Invariably, however, there will come a time when you would like your tyke to try a new food that he's simply not into, and assuring him that it's good for him just isn't enough. By introducing garden foods into his diet as a fun activity, you've won half the battle.
The weather outside might too frightful to take your toddler out to play, but that doesn't mean she can't have some winter-themed fun indoors. Keep your toddler busy by engaging her in exciting and educational activities related to the cold, winter weather.
Your toddler is unlikely to be brilliant at throwing or catching just yet, but he can still enjoy playing with playground balls. You can set up games with these small balls that are tailored to his level of skill and allow him to practice and feel like a super sportsman at the same time.
Whether your child is ready at 18 months or 3 years of age, the time will come when you have to potty train him. While there is no single foolproof, one-size-fits-all approach to potty training, your child may respond better to the experience if it is made fun or entertaining. Sticker charts, candy rewards and promises of "big boy underpants" are often successful motivators for the potty-training progress, so imagine how much fun a "magic" motivator would be: Your child's successful use of the potty results in the water mysteriously changing color.
Toddlers aren't well known for their cleanliness and manners at the table. Most prefer to throw food or squish it between their fingers. It might be cute and funny at this young age, but part of your toddler's development extends to learning socially acceptable ways to behave during a meal. Teaching your child how to act while you are having breakfast, lunch and dinner prepares him for social eating when he gets older.
The Sensorimotor Stage, which is the first stage in psychologist and developmental biologist Jean Piaget's four stages of intellectual development, lasts from birth until age 2. This stage is characterized primarily by your child's exploration of the large and exciting world around him. It might be tempting to work with your child constantly to develop his learning skills, but the best way for children to learn, according to Piaget, is to play. Help your child foster his learning skills by purchasing toys that are fun and appropriate for this stage of development.
Toddlers require constant attention because they seem to spin through the house like mini-tornados, going from one project to the next. They also have short attention spans so keeping them entertained while you clean your home is often a challenge. Providing the little one with a pastime allows you to get your work done while supervising him.
Toilet training is one of those milestones in your little one's life, but one you may have been dreading. The path to this big event in his development is more than likely to include a few puddles and soiled pants for you to clear up along the way. You won't avoid this, but you can help the process run more smoothly by giving him all the support and encouragement he needs and making sure you set out on this journey at the right time.
Although it’s important for a young child to be physically and emotionally ready to potty train, parents are part of the overall success of the process as well. Make sure you are ready to tackle this milestone with your child before you begin. And let go of any preconceived target age you may have. Your child needs patience and loving encouragement from you to achieve this goal on his own schedule, advises the Women’s and Children’s Health Network website.
When you're potty training your child, you want to adhere to a schedule so your toddler can make it to the potty with ease. However, if the sun's out and you want to cool off, a trip to the pool might be in order, which can throw a kink in your potty-training routine. Taking precautions and understanding the obstacles the pool might present for your potty-training toddler is the key to a fun day of swimming without any accidents.
According to the University of Michigan Health System, most toddlers are ready to begin potty training between 24 and 27 months. Some children show an interest much earlier, around 18 months, and others aren't ready until closer to age 3. More important than age, there are a number of readiness signs parents should identify, including the ability to stay dry for two or more hours, language skills to communicate the need to go in words or gestures, and an interest in going on the potty. When your child starts showing these signs, get ready to reap the benefits of a…
Potty training is serious business but a sense of humor, positive attitude and a heaping helping of patience will make the process less taxing for you and your tot. Successful potty training depends on physical and emotional readiness rather than a specific age. Even though many toddlers become interested in using the toilet between ages 2 and 2 1/2, some aren't ready to take the plunge until they're a little older. And it typically takes three to six months for a child to get toilet training down pat, according to University of Michigan Health System, or UMHS, website.
Although you and your partner probably anticipated the new baby with eagerness, your toddler may not have the same excitement. A child in the toddler stage is still young herself, and she may have some issues with the new addition to the family. Although adding a new family member can be momentous, it can be challenging as well.
Take heart. Potty training is just another milestone in your daughter’s development. You've survived teething and sleepless nights--you will conquer potty training, too. No hard and fast rule exists for how long it will take your daughter to be completely potty trained, but it usually takes between several weeks and six months.
Potty training fads appear and disappear every few decades. While many of today's leading pediatric experts advise waiting until your child initiates potty training, some parents have reverted to the early 1900s, when potty training began -- and was often completed -- before age 2. One school of thought, called elimination communication, espouses the belief that you can successfully potty train babies under 1 year old. It takes diligence -- some might say the parents, rather than the baby, have actually achieved potty training -- but training before age 2 is possible, with some children.
Issues with potty training can plague a family, involving resistant behavior in children and frustration for parents. If you are experiencing potty training resistance, it may be necessary to give up on potty training temporarily to move past the negative behavior and reach a positive point again. With a firm yet loving approach, you can provide your child with the support he needs to succeed.
Potty training a toddler is never a walk in the park, but it can be even more challenging if both parents work outside the home full time. Potty training requires patience and persistence. And while the last thing you might want to do after putting in a full day at work and on weekends is addressing potty issues, there are ways to make the process easier -- and get your child diaper-free as quickly as possible.
The family friendly town of Parker is less than 20 miles south of Denver. The suburb has an historic downtown and plenty of park space. Activities for toddlers in Parker are plentiful. Indoor activities, outdoor activities and organized classes are available for kids 18 months to 3 years of age. Some activities are even free.
Crestview, Florida, is located in the panhandle of the state, south of the Alabama state line. While it's not right on the beach or close to the much-loved Disneyworld, there are still many things to do with your toddler to keep her entertained and happy. With warm weather most of the year, outdoor activities are a must, but there are several things to keep your little one occupied indoors as well.
The city of Monroe sits about 40 miles south of Detroit and 30 miles north of Toledo, and has a population of about 20,000, according to the 2010 census. With these major metropolis areas nearby, along with the city resting on the shores of Lake Erie, Monroe provides many opportunities for toddlers. Keeping them busy in the warm, summer months shouldn't be too difficult.
Popsicles are a delightful frozen treat on hot, sticky days. They also are a great way to cool and numb toddlers' gums when they're teething and an acceptable food for those who are feverish or on a liquid diet. Your little one will rarely turn down a Popsicle treat. Yet, there are safety concerns about the frozen pop itself as well as the stick handles. You can take several steps to make the Popsicle a safe and delicious treat for even the youngest toddler.
Many factors contribute to normal growth and development in toddlers. One of the most important is nutrition, making it vital for you to provide your child with a well-balanced meal plan. Toddlers need a wide range of nutrients to stay healthy, so a variety of foods from each food group is key. If you're ever concerned about your toddler's diet or pattern of growth, talk to his pediatrician.
Few events in a toddler’s life are comparable to the excitement that comes from learning how to use the potty. During this time, several factors are in play and many skills are required to make a successful potty run. The clothing you choose for your child during this time is crucial, so help your kiddo out and don’t combine toilet training with zippers.
Toddlers are known for having temper tantrums in public and wearing diapers while Mensa is the international organization for people who score in the top 2 percent of the population on an accepted standardized intelligence test. Yet the youngest member of American Mensa is only 2 years old, as of 2013.
