Toddler Tip of the Day

Move your finger under the words as you read aloud. This helps preschoolers connect printed words to spoken words.From: RIF.org

The Going to Bed Book a Sandra Boynton chunky book.From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

Too many parents plan outings without regard for the constrained attention span of a toddler. A trip that lasts under an hour, including travel time, works best.From: Grasshopper New Media

Zoos can be fun on rainy days. Most zoos have enough indoor exhibits to have a great day seeing and learning about animals while staying dry.From: Mostly Multiples.com

Mobile infants are changing each day. As their rapidly increasing motor skills lead them into new areas, adults must anticipate new hazards, being alert to the fact that they can move faster, climb higher, and reach things they could not reach only a few days before.From: Early Childhood Resource Institute

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.From: LifeTips

Gliders with fabric skirts avoid the problem of tiny fingers being pinched under rocking chairs or in the glider spring mechanism.From: Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project

Read to your child from the earliest age, and not just at bedtime.  Buy board books and cloth books as some of your child’s first toys. Carry them around with snacks in the diaper bag.From: YourParentingsSolutions.com

Fancy Nancy a toddler book.From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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.From: Raising Kids.co.uk