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I heart you What research shows about all your hugs and kisses.
Personal & Social Skills
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Your toddler From walking and talking to problem solving and pretend play, your child is experiencing the world in a brand-new way.
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Baby steps Give your toddler the power to do things for himself (even imperfectly) to build self-esteem and life skills.
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Fresh out of fun ideas? There's no wrong way to play lovingly with your little one. Here are a few ways to get the fun started.
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Raise a good toddler citizen Taking care of the local community is an important part of citizenship. It is never too early to volunteer with your child. Think about activities you can do together to help keep your neighborhood clean and safe. Toddlers can help plant flowers and collect donations for community projects.
Personal & Social Skills
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Time for a change How do you change a squirmy toddler's diaper? With plenty of fun (and educational) distractions.
Personal & Social Skills
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Toothy grin Time to brush teeth ... and learn about time!
Personal & Social Skills
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Intergenerational and unconditional love How grandparents and great-grandparents play a unique role in our lives and the lives of our children.
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Attitude adjustment Here are 5 tricks to get kids to see things from the other side.
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How can I help my toddler overcome a fear of animals? As toddlers become more aware of the world around them, they may develop fears. Understand that this is a perfectly normal response given your child's limited range of experiences and ability to express emotions. First, acknowledge your child's fears. Then, reassure your child that you will keep him or her safe ("Mommy will hold you un...
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How can I tell if my child is color-blind? Color blindness is characterized by the inability to distinguish between certain colors, most usually green and red, and is more common in males than females. Color blindness is also a genetic, inherited condition so is more likely if there are color blind adults in your family. Although some toddlers know their colors, most do not. Ev...
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What physical milestones should my toddler reach by age 2? While keeping in mind that every child is different, there are some physical milestones children generally reach by age 2. If your child is not walking alone by age 2, speak with your pediatrician. Most children also pull toys while walking, can carry toys while walking, are running, can stand on tiptoe, kick a ball and climb. If you h...
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