TipMove to the music
Channel your toddler's energy through creative movement songs.
Personal & Social Skills
Happy Birthday, Baby!
You've come a long way ... and you're about to start a year that's brimming with new developments.
Reading & Writing
Leaps and bounds
Play games with a ball to help build gross motor skills.
Personal & Social Skills
First dates
Kindle your toddler's social skills with age-appropriate play dates.
Personal & Social Skills
Celebrate differences
Plan a celebration with your child with music and food from a different culture.
Personal & Social Skills
Pull a handy candy switch
A clever trick to sneaking healthy treats for sweets.
Personal & Social Skills
Please pass the manners
Try these tips for turning your toddler into a Little Miss (or Mister) Manners.
Personal & Social Skills
Tame tempter tantrums
No one's comfortable when a young child has a meltdown, but tantrums ARE normal. Be firm and stay calm. To help prevent future outbursts, give a "heads up" when it's time to leave the park, keep healthy snacks available and minimize errands when your child is tired. To redirect a brewing tantrum, play a game or ask questions.
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Feelings matter
Take time to listen to your toddler's feelings. Help put labels to feelings ("You're smiling, you look happy!") and articulate what types of situations might be sources of uneasiness ("Did it make you sad when he didn't share his toy?"). Ask questions, and don't be afraid to share your feelings. Use these teachable moments to make link...
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