What do adults need to understand about toddler development? ?

Can having a hard partying mother have a negative impact on toddler children’s development?

Facts please! I’m trying to explain to my husband why I don’t want to go out and he claims I’m just making excuses..

I need ideas for a daily activity schedule for my twin toddler sons to best help with their development.?

Hi, I am a stay at home mother of twin toddler boys. I am hoping that someone can give me ideas for daily activities/play for them, they are currently 21 months old, but are very advanced for their age in everything except speech (being twins hinders speech development sometimes). What I am really looking for are daily schedule ideas. Thank you.

what is the best play mat?

we have decided what to get the family of little boys we are getting christmas gifts for.

the main thing we are looking for is a play mat that can be used throughout the toddler years for the newborn (first they lay on their back and pull the toys, then stomach, then sit, then use it for cruising). what is a good one that is decently priced?

also we are looking for riding toys for the bigger kids. what riding toys would be appropriate for the 11 month old and 2 1/2 year old? we want to get them one each that would fit their developmental stage.
we are going to toys r us.. i just want to know what would be some good models to look at for each child.

My almost-12 month old won’t/can’t eat “table/toddler” food. His dr. isn’t concerned. So why am I?

My son isn’t excited about eating solids really at all. Occasionally when we are in a restaurant, he will want something to occupy himself with (foodwise), but it seems he would be content to simply breastfeed almost exclusively yet. We seat him at the family table and we all eat dinner together (me, husband, and him), and I usually eat breakfast with him as well– and by this, I mean whatever little he will eat. I don’t want to force food on him or start a power struggle, but he just doesn’t seem to want anything. What little food he does take is smooth puree– seems to hate the 3rd stage foods, so we don’t really go that route anymore. And I have tasted everything I feed him– it’s not as if I’m trying to make him eat something really gross. We offer little bits of our (appropriate) food, and he just thinks it is for mushing, messing, and throwing off the highchair to the dog. If something makes it into his mouth and it doesn’t totally dissolve (like steamed peas or rice), he gags frequently. He has 5 teeth.

I know I shouldn’t be comparing my kid to others, but my friends with same-age babies are eating whole grean beans, string cheese, and even PB&J sandwiches! My son just wants the boob. I’ve talked to the dr. about this, and she doesn’t seem to think it’s a big problem, as he will self-feed from time to time (puffs, graham goldfish, yogurt melts). He also uses a sippy cup for the occasional expressed breastmilk feeding when I’m not around, and a straw cup for water, and hitting all of his other developmental milestones (took first steps last week). He is approx. 50th percentile for both height and weight, so he’s obviously growing just fine. I am trying to live by the “food is for fun until age one” mantra, but his birthday is next week, and he still has no real desire to eat “real food.” So what can I do to just get over myself or perhaps make my son more interested in solids? He has his 12 month check-up at the end of this month and I plan to discuss this again with his pediatrician.

not going to sleep like he use to?

my son is 15 months and at 10 months i started to put him in bed awake and after four days he went to sleep within 10 mins of just fussing. and from then until know he has done just that, but just recently he has started to cry and scream again when i put him down.

what can the reason be , medical , developmental or just because hes getting to that stage of toddler hood?

not potty trained at daycare?

one of the kids i watch is being kicked out of his daycare center because he is not toilet trained. he is a month away from 4 and they kept him in the toddler room as long as possible, but since he will be 4 soon he will have to be put in the preschool room. and the teacher in the preschool room won’t change diapers.

do any day cares take 4 year olds in diapers? no, they won’t potty train them! they don’t seem to see this point.
they are seeking a new day care but i am wondering if anyone will take a preschool age child in day care.
he won’t potty train at all. they have never tried to potty train him so he just goes in his pull-up. and the daycare says they can’t accomidate a child of his age in diapers.
do they need to switch all the kids daycare? they are willing to watch the younger two.
they don’t want to toilet train him. they say he will learn on his own eventually.

Toddlers??

Alright, i work at a daycare that provides free potty training if the parents agree to work with them at home and bring in pull ups. Well we have this one little girl and her twin brother and their about 2 now. Their mother has decide to potty train them already. And this little girl and boy just arent “catching on” to anything we do(like talking for example). they aren’t metally challenged or anything, they just are more intrested in toys and such. well, my boss wanted to tell the mother that they weren’t ready yet but shes afriad that saying that might insult them. Do you think they are to young or not ready? and if so-how are we supposed to tell the mother(shes very set in her ways and shes got high hopes for them-she plans on sending them to an early preschool next year and the girls are sweet but space-y)

thanks.

Toddler has asthma….which activities would be best for him? Also potty training question….?

My toddler has asthma and we would like him to be active. What is the best sport for toddlers that are not too demanding that an asthmatic child would be able to do??
Also, he will use the potty when at daycare, but at home he refuses…solutions???

What is the best thing to do at home during a blizzard?

The Washington, DC Metropolitan area, just as well as areas in the northern region, are stuck at home during the Blizzard of 2010 (Round 2 for DC). I have a toddler at home who is asking me to do all types of play activities… I play with her, but I need something more independent for her to do. Any suggestions before I lose it?

How can my toddler get more exercise at home?

During the day, my 2 year old and I are basically stuck at home w/o any transportation to go to the park or to a baby gym or anything. I try to keep her entertained as much as I can, but we always end up doing sedentary activities and she’s not getting any physical activity at all. What are some good ideas to incorporate fitness into our daily routine and how much exercise should she get?

I need help in activities for toddlers to keep them occupied at home?

Like a time table>
monday ..painting .. tuesday ..clay etc etc so on?

can anyone suggest me a time table

nursery school not giving application because she is 1 month too young… is it fair?

My toddler is at a good preschool. She started the 1 – 3 years class in Jan. in april, I was expecting her to be moved to the 2 – 3 years class but her bday was 2 weeks after new term started so they didn’t move her, very much to my dissappointment. i didn’t argue, thinking maybe she was not ready for the 2 – 3 class. however, later I went to her class and met the other kids, and immediately i realised she is very advanced compared to all the other kids. I have since met mothers of some of the kids in her class as well as the 2 – 3 class and i am even more convinced that my daughter is not in the right class, as she is way ahead of all the kids, even though she is the oldest. she would be better in the 2 – 3 class, which they said she can start in aug.

BUT… the nursery school starts in aug also, and they start at 2.5 years and my daughter is a month off!!!! the nursery school refused to give me application because she is 1 month too young. that means she has to start next year when she will be almost 3.5 years…. she is loosing a whole year…. it’s crazy… what will happen, she is going to get so bored and drive me crazy.

i feel like she is ready for the nursery school now, and i talked to a teacher that i know at the school and my daughter is def ready for the nursery school….. we managed to convince the school to at least interview my daughter because i don’t want her to loose out…. and the school finally agreed…. i know a boy who will be starting the nursery school and he is over 3 years but he still doesn’t know colours, abc, and doesn’t talk much (though he understands alot). my daughter knows colours, abc, phonics a – m, numbers 1 – 10, toilet trained, nonstop talking in sentences, curious about everything and extremely active (over active i should say).

yet something is nagging me at the back of my mind, am i rushing my daughter? i promised myself i would never rush my daughter, but how was i supposed to know she will be like this? also, i am noticing she is loosing interest in lots of things… boredom??? before we used to compete, who can make the tallest tower, now she just pushes my tower and refuses to make hers. if i write in my diary, she will grab my pen and scribble angrily over it and refuse to give me my diary back. i take out her fav puzzle, she will just throw the pieces away. she refuses to sing her fav songs… her teacher complains of the same… yet when i show her something new, she shows interest… like scissors (not yet started in school) or clothes peg (not yet started at school either)…. but i can’t do do this activities at home with her… i have a new baby to take care of… she is supposed to do all this in school, right???

ok, i know i am going to get replies that i am best judge as you don’t know my daughter…

pardon my english, i am way too sleepy and tensed….

Would nice some good advice. We will be moving to another State.?

I need some advice and some good amount of tips has well. I have 8 year old 5 and half year old and my daughter be 17 month old at the time. We will be moving in May to LA Follette TN. We will be moving with my boyfriend. Right now we are saving much has we can.
My question is want can we do during the summer months. I have no clue want going on around that area. We don’t know if we be living in apartment or a house right now. We looking in the middle of April for a place to live. Also how can I find doctors there for my children and me. My 8 year old has cleft palate and cleft lip. Had some repairs on that. Also he has ADHD. My 5 year old has sensitive skin and hearing loss. Both of my boys need Speech Therapy they have IEP. My 5 year old has to wear hearing Aide’s. He sees ENT for his ears.
Now my toddler has feeding problems. She has feeding tube which is mickey button she sees GI Doctor for that. I want her going to children hospital area. How can I find doctors for them and want summer activities for them to do while getting used to a new place. I want them to make new friends has well.

Also want would be a good to enterain all three of them while on the drive. It will be 6 hour drive to our new place.

I’m interested in learing what is the best age to start music lessons for a child.?

My daughter is 4. She is doing her second year of dancing which includes Tap, Jazz, ballet, cheer-leading and tumbling. These classes are two days out of the week for one hour. She also plays T-ball for a couple of months. April and May we are lucky that she loves doing this and cries if we don’t take her. Recently I heard someone say that children who are taught music excel when they are older. I’m curious to know how can they tell what is the best instrument for them. I’m wondering do I put her in piano, guitar? Not sure how a music teacher would handle this questions would love to hear from parents who have toddlers taking these classes. I’m not wanting to overwhelm her with to many activities, but being that t-ball is only for two months. I wouldn’t mind adding another class after t-ball and testing the waters to see if she likes it. All these activities have always been her choice. To this day I tell my husband if one day she says she doesn’t want to go anymore we will pull her out. As of yet she has loved it all. Thank you

What is the best and safest appetite stimulant for a severely underweight toddler?

My three-year old daughter has always been underweight since birth and has been taking neosure and pediasure ever since. Now her endocrinolologist says if she doesn’t gain enough weight and height by december she will be given weekly growth hormone injections for 6 to 8 months. Her bone development is also 11months delayed. What are my other options aside from painful and costly weekly growth hormone injections?

16 month old showing risk of Sensory Integration?

My son just turned 16 months today. He was evaluated this past tuesday by a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. I called because the doctor was concerned that he was not speaking the “mandatory” 4 words by this age. He jargons a lot and is very vocal. Just doesn’t say any words. When I filled out the paperwork before the evaluation I listed that he was a picky eater. I assumed that most toddlers/children are picky eaters. It was only a concern of mine because he wouldn’t eat many vegetables. This is why an OT came to my house with the ST. After the evaluation the ST stated that they are not concerned with his speech at this time. The OT mentioned that my son showed some risk signs for a sensory integration disorder. I had never heard of it until Tuesday. The reasons they listed were, picky eating (won’t eat at least 10 proteins and won’t eat any vegetables), movement (clumsy), listening (doesn’t listen or purposely ignores when focused on something else) and sleeping. Out of those four sleeping is and has always been my biggest concern. He will not sleep a full night without waking up at least once when he sleeps alone. For the past month he has been sleeping in bed with us because if he does wake up he puts himself right back to sleep. I would love for him to sleep in his room by himself a full night. I am not sure about the movement and clumsiness. My son didn’t start walking until 14 1/2 months. So he has not been walking for very long. When he’s tired he is more clumsy then first thing in the morning or right after a nap.
Another issue that I wasn’t aware was an issue until tuesday is that he doesn’t like his hands washed or his face washed as well as his hair. Again, with the experience I have with children… I assumed that this was normal behavior.
I know nothing about sensory integration or even what to expect. I feel a bit overwhelmed even though this isn’t an actual diagnosis just an at risk claim. It’s very worrisome. Does anyone have any idea about these types of disorders. I have read that it can go hand in hand with Autism but doesn’t mean the child will have autism if they have SID. I always felt that he was fine. He is his own person.

I am just looking for any information on this topic from a toddler perspective. And any reading materials that I should pick up that could help us if this is hindering his development.

Thanks.

Late talking toddler-almost 19 months and still not talking much!?

I need some reassurance ONCE again that my toddler WILL talk!!! She doesn’t say much of anything–in fact is very quiet. We try to get her to repeat what we say and she will attempt at times, but most of the time just look at us and smile. She is SO good with receptive skills, but just doesn’t vocalize much and still just points and grunts most times. She has been checked out by First Steps (an early intervention program here in Indiana) and she doesn’t qualify for services, as she is at/above normal development in all other areas and they don’t feel she has any problems. She has had her hearing checked and is on her second set of tubes now. Could this be one of the big reasons she isn’t talking…ear infections since her EARLY months? Thanks…just need some positive input. Not trying to hurry her, but at the same time, I want her to say something! haa
I guess I’m more wanting to hear from other Moms who has had a child who was late talking and DID eventually talk and Moms of kids who had chronic ear infections. Thanks!

Thoughts In Spring, my essay, please comment?

It is a normal spring day and I decide to have my lunch break in the local park. I sit on a bench under the shade of a tree with the wind blowing through the leaves, causing shadows to dance on the manicured lawn.The weather is good; warm enough for summer clothes, yet not hot enough to complain about.

The park is a hive of activity today, an assortment of people, professions and pass times. A man not much younger than I am, walks past me in his well pressed business suit, talking on his mobile phone a little too loudly trying to sound important to those in earshot, or trying to sound important to himself.

An elderly couple are sitting on a picnic blanket on the lawn, their silver hair shining in the afternoon Sun. Homemade sandwiches and cakes in brown paper bags, their faces are content but their eyes tell a different story, for after a life time of love, sharing and companionship; should one of them pass, the other would be truly alone.

A young female runner jogs past them, her toned body a billboard for her generation. Her even strides cushioned by the latest running shoes and designer sunglasses to block out the Sun. Tight fitting running clothes to enhance her performance and to leave those who look at her, envious, an object of their sexual desire. She runs past a group of teenage school kids and as she passes the boys mimic the bounce of her breasts with their hands, much to the annoyance of the girls, who roll their eyes.

A young couple with smiles on their faces, walk past hand in hand. They watch their young toddler kick a bright orange ball, he squeals with delight, his rosy cheeks and innocent eyes oblivious to the hardships he will one day face but for now, he is content with sugar coated treats and colourful images on the T.V.

A small bird grabs my attention, a sparrow I think. He is doing a little hop type of dance in front of a clump of bushes; he darts into them, coming out with a small bug in his beak and flies up into a tree. He returns moments later to do the same thing again. The more I watch his antics the more I wonder about him. I wonder if he is feeding his young and is it just instinct that drives him to do this, or is it parental love. Will he get frustrated if he cannot get enough food? Will his little heart swell with pride when his young take flight for the first time? Does he know of love? Does his heart skip a beat when he sees his mate? Will it break if one day she does not return? Does he know of fear? Will he cower in the treetops when a storm comes crashing down upon him? Does he know of racism? Do other birds treat him unkindly because he is not the same breed as they? Does he know of joy? Will he sing that little bit louder when the Sun is shinning on a clear day? Does he know of God and creation? Is he aware of me, as I am of him and does he know of man, or war and death? If he is aware of all of these then I feel sorry for him, for why should he suffer the folly of man and yet, if he is not aware, I am equally sorry for him; for the wonder of life is a thing to behold and the joy and sorrow it brings is a thing to be shared by all.

Thoughts In Spring, please comment?

It is a normal spring day and I decide to have my lunch break in the local park. I sit on a bench under the shade of a tree with the wind blowing through the leaves, causing shadows to dance on the manicured lawn.The weather is good; warm enough for summer clothes, yet not hot enough to complain about.

The park is a hive of activity today, an assortment of people, professions and pass times. A man not much younger than I am, walks past me in his well pressed business suit, talking on his mobile phone a little too loudly trying to sound important to those in earshot, or trying to sound important to himself.

An elderly couple are sitting on a picnic blanket on the lawn, their silver hair shining in the afternoon Sun. Homemade sandwiches and cakes in brown paper bags, their faces are content but their eyes tell a different story, for after a life time of love, sharing and companionship; should one of them pass, the other would be truly alone.

A young female runner jogs past them, her toned body a billboard for her generation. Her even strides cushioned by the latest running shoes and designer sunglasses to block out the Sun. Tight fitting running clothes to enhance her performance and to leave those who look at her, envious, an object of their sexual desire. She runs past a group of teenage school kids and as she passes the boys mimic the bounce of her breasts with their hands, much to the annoyance of the girls, who roll their eyes.

A young couple with smiles on their faces, walk past hand in hand. They watch their young toddler kick a bright orange ball, he squeals with delight, his rosy cheeks and innocent eyes oblivious to the hardships he will one day face but for now, he is content with sugar coated treats and colourful images on the T.V.

A small bird grabs my attention, a sparrow I think. He is doing a little hop type of dance in front of a clump of bushes; he darts into them, coming out with a small bug in his beak and flies up into a tree. He returns moments later to do the same thing again. The more I watch his antics the more I wonder about him. I wonder if he is feeding his young and is it just instinct that drives him to do this, or is it parental love. Will he get frustrated if he cannot get enough food? Will his little heart swell with pride when his young take flight for the first time? Does he know of love? Does his heart skip a beat when he sees his mate? Will it break if one day she does not return? Does he know of fear? Will he cower in the treetops when a storm comes crashing down upon him? Does he know of racism? Do other birds treat him unkindly because he is not the same breed as they? Does he know of joy? Will he sing that little bit louder when the Sun is shinning on a clear day? Does he know of God and creation? Is he aware of me, as I am of him and does he know of man, or war and death? If he is aware of all of these then I feel sorry for him, for why should he suffer the folly of man and yet, if he is not aware, I am equally sorry for him; for the wonder of life is a thing to behold and the joy and sorrow it brings is a thing to be shared by all.
1 week ago

Could you read this and tell me what you think of it?

We have to write our life stories for english. I want to know if I’m writing about the right stuff, not grammer. I will edit the grammer once I figure out if I’m writing about the right stuff.

I was born at ********* ****** ******* on May 26. 1995. I lived with my mom, dad, big sister, and big brother. My brother and sister were both 10 the year I was born. My mom stayed at home to take care of me, and my dad was a lawyer.
I met my first friend, Katie, when I was 2. She was 9 when I met her. We would have a lot of fun making up games and stuff. I met my second friend, Ashly, when I was 3. My grandma babysat for her. We used to have tea parties and play with our doll babies.
When I was 3 I attended my first dance class. I did ballet and tap and I loved it. I also started pre school at ** ******. That is where I met two of my best friends, Katelyn and Carolina. My brother also went to military school at ** ***** when I was 3. My life as a toddler was very simple. I would wake up, go to school, come home and play. I played by myself a lot because of the age differance between my sister and me.
I started kindergarten at ******** Elementry when I was 5. I had Ms. ******. My best friends were Katie, Katelyn, and Carolina. I was a good student, I didn’t get in trouble a lot. I continued to take dance. I also started playing the piano when I was 5. My first grade year didn’t bring much change.
In 2nd grade I made a new best friend, Sidney. I also had an excellent teacher, Mrs. ******. I was a good student, making mostly A’s. 2nd grade was when I joined the competitive dance team at my studio. I really loved competing.
I had Mrs. ****** again on 3rd grade. My life pretty much stayed the same. My sister went to college, and my grandma moved accross the state though. This is when I began taking Hebrew school lessons to prepare for my Bat Mitzvah. I didn’t really grasp the concept of being Jewish until 3rd grade.
In 4th grade I got to move up to the “big kid hall”. We began changing teachers to get ready for middle school. Sidney and I were still best friends. I continued my dancing and still played the piano.
5th grade didn’t bring much change. I had the same teachers, friends, and did the same activities. I got in trouble for the first time in 5th grade. I forged my fathers signature on a paper I forgot to get signed. I learned my lesson by serving after school detention. That was the worst thing I had ever done, and didn’t plan to do it again.
6th grade, I finally made it to ****** middle school, home of the Falcons. I got seperated from Sidney, not having any classes with her. I made two new best friends, Hollie and Kayla. They were also in my dance class. I really loved middle school. I made straight A’s and liked all my teachers. I also started playing volleyball in 6th grade. I played on the rec league team, the Strikerz. I came up with the team name myself. During my 6th grade year, my sister moved to Germany. I took this really hard, I missed her so much.
7th grade would have to be my favorite year. I made a new friend, Emily. Her locker was below mine. I had my favorite teacher, Mrs. ******. She helped me discover my love of reading. I played volleyball again in 7th grade, for the Crushers this time. I still danced, and this year I got to help teach the little kids. It was really fun. I had my Bat Mitzvah at the end of 7th grade. It was a great experiance. I also joined my temple youth group and became a part of NFTY ***.
Now I have entered my 8th grade year. My teachers are okay, I liked them better last year though. I’m taking 3 high school credit classes, and have made all A’s so far. I was recently enducted into the honors society. I am really active at my temple this year. We are planning on going to NYC in the spring. I am really loving dance. This year is my first year in pointe, and I love my new teacher, Ms. *****. I’m also teaching the little girls again. I didn’t do volleyball this year. My brother is currently deployed in Iraq. I miss him a lot. I finally got a cell phone, that I obsessively text on. I have a boyfriend, Gage, I like him a lot. I have a lot of friends this year, more than I’ve ever had. I really like my life right now, but I am always open for change.

SORRY THIS IS SO LONG! What I’m asking for is
-opinions
-did I write about the right stuff?
-should I take anything out? add anything?

THANK YOU!

What is the best way to work with temper tantrums and sensory issues with toddler?

I have a toddler who was some sensory issues, so I buy him specifically recommended toys. He has had a tendancy to throw temper tantrums from time to time (especially when told “No”). These tantrums include head banging, scream as loud as possible, pinching self, biting self, pulling hair and sometimes acting out on older sibling. I have tried to distract him with things when I see the behavior starting. I have tried time out in the playpin. It much more controllable at home because he can run and play and stay busy. Going to the store and driving around are another story because he is strapping in the cart or car seat. Just looking for more ideas to curb this behavior.

Many thanks!

How do you deal with your toddler’s temper tantrums?

My son is 15 months and he just recently started throwing temper tantrums- sitting on the floor really hard, sometimes throwing himself backwards, kicking his legs, so I was curious how everyone else delt with them, what you did or didn’t do. I’m not about spanking, so I will not do that. And I’ve found ignoring him helps a lot (as long as he isn’t hurt).

Also- how long did this last?
I never said I didn’t discipline him- I do, just not by spanking- he’s only 15 months old, and he still can’t fully communicate- but I do help teach him things like saying”Up” when he wants up instead of whining for example.

Also-he’s off the bottle- on sippy cups! And he only gets 2-3 servings of milk per day, so I’m not gonna reward him with any food or drink if he’s throwing a fit.

Ever have a toddler that had temper tantrums like they were a professional wrestler ?

my son is almost 2 and when he gets mad.. he screams and yells and flings himself all over the floor like a flopping fish !

aren’t kids fun ?

Toddler Activities????

I am a toddler teacher. Does anyone know any good websites or activity ideas for my kids???? Thanks in advance for your help.
i’m just looking for different ideas. thanks everyone

Toddler activities?

I just recently lost my job and went back to being a stay at home mom. My kids (3 & 19monhts) have been in a very good daycare and were learning so many new things. I would like to try to keep them learning at that pace. I would have kept them in the daycare, but now we can’t afford it…so, I’m needing help trying to find some age appropriate activities & games that they would enjoy doing. Any suggestions??

What is the best website to get toddler activities?

Can I get some of your favorite websites to find toddler activities we can do at home?