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Tags: relationships, readiness, toddler parenting
 Okay maybe not as easy as counting numbers but there are some ways to make toddler parenting less stressful and more fun and pleasant. Nurturing a kid in his or her this stage is one of the most crucial stages of his life. If done inappropriately it can have unconscious effects to the kid through out his or her life.
Toddler parenting is cultivating and taking care of a kid ages 1- 3 years. Parents taking care of children this age is overwhelmed by worries because this phase is one of the defining factors if the kid is normal or not. One indication if the child is healthy is thru his motor skills and sensory skills.
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Motor skills are physical activities and sensory skills are his senses. During this phase, walking and self-initiated movements becomes easy. One thing that is so frustrating in toddler parenting is the potty training. These are certain facts about toilet training. Toilet training is one of the most important tasks of the toddler and physical maturation must be reached before training is possible, also the approach and attitude of parents play a vital role.
Bowel control develops before bladder control. Remember, daytime bowel and bladder control is achieved during 2nd year of age and night control by 3-4 years of age, if these tasks are not done by the kid, go to your pediatrician for advice. Children have individual differences, some can talk first before walking and vice versa but when it comes to potty training here are some signs that your toddler is psychologically ready to use the potty, the child is able to stay dry for two hours and waking up from a nap dry, she is able to sit, squat, walk and remove clothing on his own, he or she recognizes urge to defecate or urinate and finally the child expresses willingness to please the parent.
One important note, authoritarian approach during toilet training can make your kid an obsessive-compulsive individual later in life and too much leniency can turn him or her in to an anti-social, so be sure to train your kid somewhere in the gray area. In toddler parenting, the social aspect of the kid should be given importance.
Take note parents, during toddler years the child plays alongside other children but not w/ each other- this is what you call parallel playing and the play is mostly free and spontaneous, no rules or regulations. And of course, we all noticed that attention span is still very short and change of toys occurs at frequent intervals.
In toddler parenting understanding the fears is vital and so is handling the communication aspect. One of the greatest fears of the toddler is separation anxiety, another is loud noises like vacuum cleaner or fire works, going to sleep can also frighten most toddlers. Emotional support, comfort, and simple explanations may help allay a toddler’s fears.
In any event of stress occurrences, presence of the parents or parent can help the kid. Of course, toddler parenting is not complete without discussing the safety of the child. Since toddlers are great explorer, strict supervision is a must. Never ever leave the toddler alone in the bath or in the swimming pool, be sure not to have medicines and household toxic products lying around the house.
And in any event of poisoning, have a bottle of ipecac present at all times and call proper authorities for immediate help. Toddler parenting should know that during this stage according to Erickson, a master psychologist- this is the stage where the child wants to develop independence and autonomy but if they hold on to their favorite pillow or blanket, it’s normal, because second to holding on to their parents, toddlers hold on to familiar things when they are stressed out.
Toddler parenting is not as hard just have that favorite pillow handy in case of emergency.
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The author of this article, Ruth Purple, is a successful Relationship Coach who has been helping and coaching individuals and couples for many years. Get your copy of Ruth's latest ebook on Finding Mr. Right. Discover how you can Find Your True Love here.
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