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Would you rather...

 Give your child choices as often as possible.
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Push, pull, twist, flip!

 Go ahead, let him push your buttons…and flip your switches.
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Terrible twos?

 Have you been warned about the “terrible twos?” Here's what's really happening.
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I can do it myself

 How do you foster independence without letting your toddler run amok?
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Baby steps to motor coordination

 One step back. Two steps forward. Gross motor skill development isn’t always a direct route.
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Revving fine motor skills

 Kids’ ability to grasp objects develops gradually from grabbing with the whole hand to holding a pencil between fingers.
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Are you being teased?

 Older infants and toddlers love to tease their parents.
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A fresh look at vegetables

 Instead of saving dessert for last, tell your child that he can only eat his vegetables once he eats his dinner.
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Time travel

 When you are planning an outing with your child, encourage your child to talk about it before, during and after.
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Making friends

 Help your child understand social skills by talking about feelings together.
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What to wear

Letting children choose their outfits helps encourage their sense of self.
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Appoint a chef

 Making simple meals and snacks for themselves gives children a feeling of accomplishment.
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