Fisher-Price - Parenting Guide - Growing & Learning


		Your toddler embraces each opportunity to learn and do and often insists, "I do it myself!" Each day brings discoveries, and toys for pretending help your child understand new experiences and bring the big world down to size. See what our experts say about stimulating speech and what to do as your child approaches two.

He is very mobile. He can walk forward, sideways and backward. He can run.

He can pull a toy on a string or manage a push-a-long.

He can use his feet to scoot along on a cycle.

He combines wrist-moving with letting go.

He can put any shape in his sorter and throw a ball.

He can put one block on top of another.

He may have a vocabulary of 50 to 200 words. Some weeks he may add lots of new words, others none at all.

He is constantly trying and practicing.

He can follow simple directions.

Your baby has rhythm! All you have to do is turn on the music and he turns on the dancing. So get out on the dance floor and join him for Dancing Baby fun! continued ...
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			When should I start disciplining my toddler? She wants total control over everything!

			You are absolutely right. Like little tyrants at times, toddlers want control over everything. Toddlerhood is one of the most challenging stages parents can face, so I strongly advise you to read up on this stage. I also recommend you spend time with mothers who have already lived through this stage with their children—this will help you see that your are not losing your mind, and not failing as a mother. Here are some tips. continued ...

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