Is your toddler becoming a bossy-pants? Do you hear the words “no,” “mine,” “watch me,” and “I can do it” more and more everyday? Sounds like you have a typical toddler. He is experimenting with his new-found ability to use language to cause a reaction in people and sometimes even get what he wants. Your […]
You may start to see real-life events play out through your child’s symbolic play. Symbolic play, also called pretend play or imaginative play is becoming more and more typical for your toddler right now as she plays house, doctor, farmer, and mom to her baby dolls. You may notice your toddler talking on the “phone” […]
Trick your toddler into talking. Make him giggle. Be silly! Here are some tips to engage in conversations, make your toddler ask for what they need and keep your toddler engaged while making him belly laugh at the same time. Put your toddler’s shoe on his hand or his pants on his head while dressing […]
While some toddlers may be very affectionate, always in your lap and generous with the hugs and kisses, other toddlers pretend not to even know mom and dad. They are figuring out just how independent they are going to be. This can also vary from day to day. One day, you may have the […]
The newborn period of time is very challenging. It is really important to encourage mom to care for herself first and take advantage of help and resources. It can be hard to ask for help, but it is important to note that it benefits the baby. Caring for the Caregiver: Discuss the importance of care […]
At 21 months your toddler is probably showing more signs of symbolic play (pretend play or imaginative play.) During symbolic play your toddler may play doctor on her stuffed animals or “drive” a shoe-box around like it is a car. This shows a higher level of thinking as it uses creativity and the ability […]
Talking to you toddler all day long can be exhausting, but it is just so good for your toddler’s development! Here are some video clips of examples of how to talk to your toddler in different situations to encourage new learning. When out for a walk: Talk about what you see, ask “wh” questions such […]
If it feels like you spend all day butting heads with your toddler, this can be exhausting and frustrating for both of you! There are two strategies that are pretty efficient in helping with this constant frustration- create safe spaces, and redirect attention. Creating safe spaces will decrease the need for you to be constantly […]
Your 20-month-old is probably still doing some functional play, but more and more symbolic (pretend or dramatic play) as well. Play with your toddler when you can to encourage this symbolic play as it fosters creativity and imagination. Continue to provide your toddler opportunities to play with other children. Try to keep playdates simple and […]
When a child pats another child on the back because they are crying or offers a child their binky because they are sad or hands you a toy to help you clean up, that shows that they are recognizing the needs and feeling of others. This is a critical milestone. For some children, this […]
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