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Toddler TipsRead these 192 Toddler Tips in 11 categories ranging from Activities & Games to Travel & Errands. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Toddler tips and hundreds of other topics. Become a Guru or Become an Advertiser. Effective Time-OutConsistency is key in using time-out as an effective strategy for discipline. Pick a time-out space, whether it be a mat, a chair or a room. Let your children know that certain actions, such as hitting, will result in time out. Time out should only last as long as one minute per year of life (for example, 6 minutes for a 6 year old). Time out is best for immediate responses to actions like hitting or excessive screaming. It does not work well for more complicated infractions such as lying. When to Start PreschoolWhen is your child ready for preschool? If your child looks forward to interacting with other children, can follow simple directions, and can play independently for short periods of time, she may be ready for a part-time preschool program. Preschools often have their own readiness guidelines, such as being potty trained or being able to complete certain tasks, so once you have found a preschool you like, be sure to ask for their readiness criteria. Feeding ToddlersBy age two, toddlers can and should eat what the rest of the family is eating. Keep in mind, though, that most toddlers do not like very spicy or sour foods or extremes of temperature. They will often eat more if the food is cut into small pieces, and they often enjoy dipping foods into salad dressing or ketchup. A good rule of thumb is that toddlers usually eat about one tablespoon of each food offered at the meal per year of life. For example, at dinner, a two-year-old might eat two tablespoons of meat and two tablespoons of a vegetable. jobs by
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Thumb Sucking in ToddlersBefore age three, thumb sucking is of little concern. After age three, thumb sucking can affect the teeth. Encourage play activities that require both hands. At night, you may need to remove the thumb from a soundly sleeping child's mouth. Talking to A ToddlerToddlers respond best to questions that are short and simple. Before about age five, children can answer "where", "what" and "who" questions, but not "why" or "how" questions. Kneeling or squatting down to a child's eye level will give you the opportunity to get the child's attention and allow for a more interactive conversation. Transition from Smooth to Textured Baby FoodStarting when a baby is about six months of age, it is important to start offering finger foods such as cereals, cooked pasta or vegetables or small pieces of soft fruits. By 15 months, most babies have mastered finger foods and are ready to start using a fork or spoon. Try taking turns with your toddler, or let him use his own spoon while you do most of the work with yours. Many children are eating well with a fork or spoon by 24 months. |
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