Archive for January, 2008
Hand-eye coordination
To improve hand eye coordination get some blocks or tower toys. Let your child build things with blocks that encourage playing and coordination. These toys help your child learn what items can fit on top of each other and stack easily.
From: essortment.com
Add comment January 31, 2008
Washing hands
Wash your hands frequently, and make sure your children do the same.
Add comment January 29, 2008
Experiencing Winter
Look for ice outside. Touch the ice and feel how it is cold. Hold some in your hand so your toddler can see it melt. Talk about how the cold turns water into ice.
From: eHow.com
Add comment January 28, 2008
Limiting choices
Give your toddler limited choices. Make them as palatable as possible to the child, but eliminate any options that are unacceptable to you.
From: YourParentingsSolutions.com
Add comment January 27, 2008
Tantrums and dessert
When dining out, if you want a dessert but you know your child is on the edge of throwing a temper tantrum because they have been seated for too long, try ordering your dessert to go.
From: Associated Content.com
Add comment January 26, 2008
Drinking milk
Getting Kids to Drink Milk: For children, who don’t care for milk, add a few drops of food coloring and serve with straws.
From: Moms on the Move.com
Add comment January 25, 2008
Childproofing survey
Do a “childproofing” survey of your home. A child’s-eye view home survey should systematically go from room to room, removing all the “booby traps” that await the curious toddler or preschooler. Think of poisons, small objects, electrical outlets, sharp edges, knives and firearms, and places to fall.
From: Kids Growth.com
Add comment January 24, 2008
Swapping out toys
Toddlers get bored of seeing the same old toys every morning. Stash a group of toys in a closet, attic, or basement so that every eight weeks or so, you can replace the been-there-done-that toys with some “new” toys, toys from your very own store.
From: GrasshopperNewMedia.com
Add comment January 23, 2008
Carry on baggage for toddlers
Baby formula and breast milk are allowed in carry-on baggage, but must also be declared. Passengers can take these items through the security check-points and aboard the plane as long as they are traveling with a baby or toddler. All items will be inspected.
From: Spokesman Magazine
Add comment January 22, 2008