Potty Training Problems. Toddler Sleep Problems and Bedtime Battles. View Sources. American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren. Toddler Groups. Go to Your Toddler's Month. To encourage her continued learning, show her new playthings, take her to new places, and read to her.
Don't push her to potty train until she's ready. Don't lie to her about what's coming at the doctor's office, but do help her deal by preparing her and staying positive. Her hand dominance might be apparent by now - respect her preference!
Your little one's a budding conversationalist , even if you're the one doing most of the talking. He's beginning to ask lots of questions, a development that fills two needs for him: It's a way of finding out about things, and it's also a way of keeping the interchange with you going.
That lets him engage with you longer and pick up even more words. Early favorite questions include "Why? Try to answer his questions as quickly as you can, in simple, full sentences. Is that what you heard? Don't be afraid to say "I don't know," and find a book on the subject to share. Your 2-year-old loves to answer questions as much as ask them. When you're reading books , ask about the pictures or the story: "Where is the brown doggie?
Two-year-olds don't always move on the same timetable as grown-ups. They get easily distracted on their way to the dinner table. They insist on putting on socks " by self " regardless of how long it takes. Even the most patient parents can feel sorely tested, especially if they're running late! Instead of coaxing your 2-year-old to hurry, stop and ask yourself if you can spare the time to let your child do things at his own pace.
Do you really need to go to the park right now? It can help to take some deep breaths , exhaled sloooowly. Or count to ten to try to slow yourself down. When you're really in a rush, it's okay to jump in and move your child along, especially if you give him the benefit of his own timetable on less-busy days. Your child's brain is a beehive of activity as it forms countless new neural connections that help him understand the whats, whys, and hows of the world.
To encourage an eager learner:. Sooner or later, you'll face the dreaded public temper tantrum. Sometimes a tantrum is sparked because you and your child both feel added pressure in a social setting you feel more judged; he feels more overstimulated. Public tantrums can quickly spiral out of control as your child senses your uncertainty and thrives on the attention he attracts. If ignoring the tantrum for a few minutes doesn't work, or if it's too disruptive to wait it out, calmly remove your child from the scene.
It can feel like all eyes are upon you, and they may be - but it's more likely that people are sending you I've-been-there empathy, not thinking you're a bad mom. Once your child regains his self-control, you can return to the situation as if nothing happened. Don't make a big deal about it. It'll be another parent's turn the next day.
Is it time to potty? Most 2-year-olds can't stay dry all day and all night, but many are ready to begin the potty training process. Once you get under way, watch for these signs she's making progress:.
The hardest part about potty training is to not push your child too hard, a tactic that almost always backfires. Praise successes and don't make a big issue out of accidents. Don't start on night-time training until after she can make it through the day without any slipups.
It's a good time to begin allowing your child to make some of her own choices. Being involved in decisions inspires better cooperation and gives your 2-year-old some sense of control in a world where, let's face it, she doesn't have a whole lot of say. Some ground rules: Don't offer a choice in situations where your child really has no choice.
For example, before going to the park, don't ask whether she wants to put a shirt on; instead, ask whether she wants to wear her blue shirt or her red one. At naptime, don't ask whether she wants to nap or play. And limit her options to just two or three. You know how overwhelming it can feel even for a grown-up to choose from 31 flavors of ice cream! A sparking imagination is one of the most delightful parts of a 2-year-old's personality - except when it takes the form of fears.
Two-year-olds can develop all sorts of willies as they gain the ability to form mental images beyond what's in front of them. Couple this with some kids' dislike of strangers and an ability to remember past experiences like the pain of a vaccination , and you often get a big fear of the doctor.
If your month-old seems to live to test your limits, well, that's her job. Exploring endlessly, and pushing the limits along the way, is how your child learns what's acceptable and what's not.
Many parents are reluctant to say "no" to a child for fear of squelching her spirit. But "no" is actually a necessary and important word. Your child will never figure out what the rules are if you don't make plain what's okay and what's not.
Keep in mind that 2-year-olds can't understand a long-winded explanation about why hoarding toys and slugging a playmate aren't good ideas. They need to quickly and clearly get the message that those behaviors are not okay. Try to keep your tone firm but warm and encouraging. Minus Related Pages. Print Milestone Checklist. Copies others, especially adults and older children. Gets excited when with other children.
Shows more and more independence. Points to things in a book. Finds things even when hidden under two or three covers. This means becoming more adept at holding a pencil, drawing a circle and copying simple pictures. They may move their mouth or stick out their tongue in concentration; it takes a lot of effort to keep focused at this age. You may like their blocks and toys to be categorised neatly but your toddler is incapable of keeping their belongings ordered.
Books and magazines, even newspapers and junk mail are popular with this age group. Your toddler will recognise familiar objects and point them out to you. Similar brand logos as you have in the house will be spotted by their eagle eyes and although at first you may struggle to see why they are so excited, all will soon become clear.
Make sure your toddler has a ball to kick and a bat to hit it with. Expect them to use both hands equally for now though; they are still too young to have developed a dominant hand. This is also the age of cubbies and hidey holes to crawl into and play make believe. Playing underneath a large sheet thrown over a table can entertain a toddler or two for hours, especially if there is some food involved.
Monitor what they watch on television , if they are watching any at all.
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