It turns out I’m not so great at keeping up with this blog. My sweet little bug will be turning three this next month. I love being a father! I do however want to say that I was misinformed. A new born is far easier to take care of then a toddler. This is a great but exhausting stage. I find my days filled with why? why not? mine! Whats that? NO! Daddy! Daddy! Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!….. what?? haha
One of Addys new favorite things to do is crawl around the house pretending that she is a dog. she loves to give scooby kisses. if you dont know what this is… she licks me! LoL She wants to do everything herself one minute and the next she decides that she is no longer a big girl and wants to be catered to! hahaha
Life is good.
Until next time…..
My First Post
I am a new mom and I love it.
Connect with your toddler. Visit Dora or Jack the next time you’re considering something new and fun with your little one.
If you want a break from reading the same Dr. Seuss book, we recommend sitting with your toddler in front of the computer. Mouse around some kid-friendly websites and get connected to an alternative to t.v. and books on the next rainy day.
NOGGIN.com offers interactive games that aim to stimulate, challenge and engage its visitors. You can also find music videos, and printable cartoons featuring Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, and Jack’s Big Music Show.
NOGGIN says it’s ‘committed to state-of-the-art research about the ways young children use media’ – so online activities are designed around educational objectives and familiar characters. And the games provide opportunities to apply practice, and demonstrate learning.
Let’s Brush
Your kid should start brushing her own teeth as soon as she’s willing to try. You can clean them with a wet cloth or gauze until it’s time for a tooth brush. Using plain water, gently brush the teeth on both the outside and inside surfaces twice a day.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and most pediatric dentists say it’s a good idea to bring your child to a dentist around the time she turns 1 y.o., just in case there’s a problem that your family doctor missed or couldn’t diagnose. If your child still hasn’t sprouted his first tooth by 16 months, or if you notice tooth decay, mention it to your pediatrician, who will likely refer you to a dentist.
Caring for your toddler’s teeth is important and it can be a fun bonding experience.
Emotional Eavesdropping
Studies show that toddlers are sensitive to the emotional dynamics of the interactions around them.
University of Washington researchers have found that toddlers as young as 18 months engage in what they call “emotional eavesdropping” by listening and watching emotional reactions directed by one adult to another and then using this emotional information to shape their own behavior.
The UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences reports research that indicates infants understand other people’s emotional states at a very young age; and it may be a precursor to ‘reading’ other people’s minds by understanding their emotional and psychological states.
Getting Your Toddler From “No” to “Yes”
Saying “no” to your toddler is often necessary but it can be difficult for both of you. She doesn’t like the word, and you don’t like the results.
Parenting Magazine offers some pointers that may help.
First, replace “no” with “yes.” Try saying “We sit on the couch” instead of “No standing on furniture!” Or “Yes, you can have a cookie — right after you eat your green beans.” This helps toddlers understand the rules and may prevent a power struggle.
