Ring around the Rosie

The moms sing, the kids go round,we all fall down. A great way to get 2-year-olds to play together.

At the beach

Going to the beach is a great time. For little kids, it doesn't have to be fancy. A couple of shovels, a helpful Mom or Dad, and plenty of waves make a great day.

This little guy is having fun with his Aunt. She is playing at having him dance. He is learning to bounce. They are both having a good time. You can see that she isn't too used to playing with babies,when he almost slips and falls, but she keeps him safe.

Sliding on steps

This 2 year old has it down. Once you know how to turn around and slide on your stomach,stairs are safer and more fun. The grandparents seem to have helped teach this kid the trick.

Running round and round and round

Up the stairs, down the ramp, and around again. This little guy is having so much fun and getting his energy out. It's a place where he isn't going to run into too many people. Dad is doing a great job of waiting for the kid to be done running, which is hard because it can be kind of boring waiting for a little kid to be done with a game like this.

This little piggy went to market

It is fun to play "this little piggy went to market". This baby is watching his toes and what Mom is doing. Baby likes waiting for the "surprise" at the end. Mom is tickling just enough to make it fun.

Dad+hose= toddler fun

This Dad keeps it simple. A Dad,a hose, and a hot day make for lots of fun for these two kids. The kids are really happy just having Dad spray the hose so that they can splash.

Big sister meets new baby

Getting used to the new baby is a big deal for a toddler. This mom helps big sister learn to be gentle with the new baby. Mom talks to big sister, helps her to be gentle and helps the baby look at her big sister. Mom is helping big sister build good feelings about the baby.

Not so happy first haircut

This little guy is really upset by his first haircut. While this isn't great, Mom helps get the job finished. She is keeping him still but not holding tight. She is talking in her usual voice and trying to get his mind on other things. The barber gets the basic job done fast without getting mad. At the end, Mom tells him he did a good job. This should help the next haircut go better.