Playground fun for baby

Older babies can have fun at the park with a lot of help from Dad or Mom. Dad has a good hold on the baby.  Dad is rocking the toy just enough that the baby can feel that it is fun.  Any harder would make it too much for the baby.  Dad helps the baby know that this is something fun by making it sound fun!  Sure helps make it easier for Dad to have someplace to sit.:-)

Is she being a bother just for fun? What's a parent to do?

Is little sister old enough to understand that she is bothering her brother? Probably.  Does she just want to be included or was she bored?  Maybe both.   Does she care if he pushes her over?  Probably not.   Would she play with her own toys near her brother? Probably not. Would disciplining her for bothering her brother stop her from doing it again?  Probably not.   Would she leave him alone if someone else played with her?  Probably.

What language is he speaking?

This 2 year old is telling a story.  Unless you knew him, you would think he is talking in his own language. Mom does a good job of helping him keep his story going.  You can see that it is hard work for him, but getting practice telling stories will make him easier to understand as each day goes by.  Being able to understand him will make every day easier for everybody.  Not having people understand what they are saying is a major cause of 2 year old tantrums.
 

Taking turns can be fun

Babies like it when Dad helps them to have fun.  This one has learned that if he gives the car back to Dad, Dad will keep playing.  This is also a great way to help kids start to learn to take  turns.  

Shots are no fun

Shots are no fun, but this Mom is helping her little guy by staying calm, holding him gently and letting him know that she cares.  Getting shots hurts, but not for very long.  If parents can stay calm and relaxed, it helps the little ones do better.

What to do with a jealous big brother?

Big brother is really jealous of the attention that baby is getting.  Instead of getting mad at him, the family finds a simple way to let him be part of the action.