Toddler Tip of the Day

Talk with your child about respecting others. Encourage him to help people in need.
From: CDC: Child Development

For children, who don’t care for milk, add a few drops of food coloring and serve with a straw.
From: MomsOntheMove.com

While daycare center rates are important, check for hidden fees which will add up during the year. Being late to pick up your toddler will incur some hefty overage charges!
From: YeahBaby.com

Ensure that the car seats does not move more than an inch in any direction. See your car seat’s owners manual to determine what can be done about it, if they move more than that.
From: ezinearticles.com

Help your child’s language skills by speaking to her in complete sentences and in ‘adult’ language. Help her to use the correct words and phrases.
From: CDC: Child Development

Co-Sleeping helps babies get more nighttime sleep (because they awaken more frequently with shorter duration of feeds, which can add up to a greater amount of sleep throughout the night).
From: KidsHealth.org

Give your kids their own budget. Spending their own money on small, thoughtful gifts helps children to understand buying
From: Today’s Parent.com

Take an inventory of potential hazards you have in your home after decorating and pay special attention to electrical decorations. Christmas lights hung or strung across a wall or window are no exception. These may be low enough for a small child to grab before you can notice.
From: iVillage.com

To keep my your child from getting to the Christmas tree, place it inside of a large play yard and scoot the tree toward the wall out of reach.
From: Pampers.ca