Eat it and wear it: Learning to feed self

This little guy can feed himself, but he sure is sssllloooowww. Good for mom and dad for giving him lots of time to learn to do it himself.

Can you hear yourself talking?

If she could say words, this little girl would be telling us what to do! Little kids copy what they see us do, and what they hear us say, right down to the tone of voice.

This Mom has done a good job of trying to get her little girl ready to give up the pacifier. Giving up something like the paci is a big deal in a little kids life. Planning ahead, explaining and getting the kid in on the action help make it easier for kids this age, even though there still might be a lot of crying when bedtime comes.

How do you decide when to move a kid out of a crib?

This little guy is very good at getting out of the crib. I don't think this is the first time he's done it. Is he ready to move to a regular bed? Is he safer in the crib when he is sleeping?

Bounce, Bounce Baby

These girls are using up some energy and having fun. No special equipment needed. Dad and Mom have set it up so they are safe.
Dad and Mom do a great job of including the older sister in the game, when she could have made problems because she felt left out.

NYR:: Only do things ourselves that we want our kids to copy

This little girl is copying someone. She shows that she has watched a lot of things that go on in the house. She is too little to totally understand cleaning, but she has a lot of the basic ideas. It is important for us to be aware of what we are doing so we are happy with our kids choose to copy.

New Years Resolution: Have fun teaching your toddler new things

This mom and dad are having fun and teaching their toddler. They are teaching the toddler to play catch. What else is going on? I see that they are teaching about taking turns and helping him think about what happens next. They are being careful to make the play "just right" so that their little guy is really has a equal part in the game. They show us a great way to end the play time.

New Years Resolution: Help your baby learn the basics

Baby basics are: sleeping, eating, learning that the important people in life are there for the baby, and learning to get those peoples attention. You can help your baby learn the basics by looking for the signs that they are tired, hungry, bored, mad, etc and doing something with the baby to meet their needs. Sounds so simple, but it can be so hard to figure out. Time, patience, and attention help. This Mom and baby seem to be getting the basics down.