Though it may seem like your toddler does nothing but play all day, he’s working very hard and by no means is his life stress-free. As he’s learning to walk, talk, and climb, he’s pushing himself to the limits of his physical strength and mental learning. He’s also falling down, bumping, surprising, and hurting himself over and over again each day. And since your toddler doesn’t yet know how to roll with the punches or ease up on himself, he’s constantly frustrated and angered by failure. All this activity is bound to make for an exhausted toddler. If you find his favorite activities or routine tasks are frustrating him, he’s most likely overtired and in need of restorative and restful sleep. Physical exhaustion, excitement, and tension build up until he no longer knows he’s tired. Then it is up to you as a parent to help him figure out how to stop and rest. You can help make the transition from busy, active, energetic day to tranquil, quiet and peaceful night by easing him into sleep with quiet activities in the evening after dinner. Coloring a picture, sitting down and watching a favorite, but quiet, video, reading books, singing, quiet play at bath time, or singing lullabies together helps your toddler disconnect and start winding down. If this is done within the framework of a consistent bedtime routine, your toddler will come to associate these activities with bedtime and find them comforting and he’ll be able to easily recognize when bedtime occurs. It’s also important to relax with your toddler. If he sees you busy in the kitchen cleaning, outside gardening, or doing other busy activities in the evenings, he’ll be likely to want to do the same, making the bedtime routine frustrating for everyone involved.
Posts Tagged ‘Toddlers’
Babies: Relaxation Techniques for Toddler?s Bedtime
Sunday, August 15th, 2010Birthday & Children Jokes; Funny Baby & Toddlers Humour
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010BIRTHDAY JOKES & CHILDREN HUMOR –HILARIOUSLY FUNNY CHILD SATIRE, BABY, TODDLERS HUMOURIt’s quite amazing how humorous a child can be, what satirical even comical situation can arise with kids, in these hilariously funny birthday and children, baby and toddler jokes… When the little girl returned from her friend’s birthday party, her mother asked if she had thanked the hostess of the party before leaving. “No.” said the little girl, “The person before me did, and my friend’s mother said ‘Don’t mention it’ -so, I didn’t…”"So, what are we then -boy or girl?” asked one of the baby twins, and “I know how to find out,” said the other and disappeared under the sheets, then reappeared, and declared “I am a boy, and you are a girl.” “O-oh, how clever you are!” exclaimed the girl baby, “How could you tell!?” and boy baby proudly explained, “Oh, it was easy to tell -I am wearing blue booties, and you are wearing pink ones…”An elderly man asked a young boy if he could see him across the road. The boy crossed the road, stood on the pavement, turned to him and shouted: “Yes.. I can…”The little girl tossed some pieces of bread to a bird at the zoo, and when the bird looked to her for more, she asked her mother what bird it was. Told that it was a stork, the little girl was so excited: “O-oh.. it must have recognised me!..”The little boy, came in running and excitedly announced that he had sold the cat for £10,000. “O-o-h…” asked his father, “They paid by cheque?” “No..” replied the boy, ” I got two £5,000 kittens for it…”"Did you put an ad. in the local paper, about your missing dog..?” asked a boy’s friend. “Don’t be silly..” he said, “My dog can’t read…”The little girl, before going to bed, said her prayers: “… God, please make bad people good.” She then added: “And good people nice…”"Yup!” boasted the young boy to her friends: “I jumped on a young girl the other day, lay her down on the ground, pulled up her skirt, tore her stockings off, grabbed hold of her panties.. and tore the elastic out for my catapult!” “Uncle won’t be arriving today,” announced mum, after she was telephoned the news, “He’s missed the train today and will start at the same time, tomorrow”. “Oh, dear!” remarked the little girl, “He’s going to miss it again then, isn’t he, if he starts at the same time…!?”An anecdote, about his in childhood rather plump eldest son, of teacher and thinker the late Orhan Seyfi Ari: “Other children grow vertically, mine horizontally!” “How did you get that black eye!?” exclaimed the little boy’s mother. “You told me good boys don’t fight,” he said, “but one fought back!..”"You ask so many questions -I can’t know the answers to all of them” exclaimed, rather tired, a parent, “Do you know what might have happened if I had asked my parents as many questions as you do!?” The child thought, then replied “You might’ve known the answers..?”"Thank you, auntie,” said the little girl as she opened her birthday present, “I always wanted a nice pin cushion.. but not very much…”
The Importance Of Pre-School Educational Toy For Babies And Toddlers
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010As parents you’ll be educating your child from day one, even if you aren’t truly aware of it. Every instruction you give your child, and every action you make which they copy, are lessons they’re learning for themselves. At such an early age, babies and toddlers are interested and keen. They naturally want to discover new things, so it makes sense that when parents give their children educational toys, books and games to play with, they choose the right ones.
Infant education is not about forcing your child to become a genius overnight. Instead, it’s about giving them the opportunity to make use of their own naturally inquisitive personalities and allowing them to discover new senses and abilities through the medium of play.
Research conducted in America has proven that infant education really does make a difference to a child’s ability later in life. Encouraging them, by reading them stories and showing them pictures in infant books, playing with educational toys, using flashcards, educational toddlers DVD’s and familiarising them with simple things like the alphabet, shapes and colours allows a toddlers brain to develop in much the same way that a body builder would develop his muscles with regular workouts. The more they exercise their brains, the easier they find it to learn and understand.
In the UK, the BBC discussed the issue of early infant education in it’s Dispatches: Kids Don’t Count programme, which can still be viewed online. It highlighted a group of children’s lack of comprehension when presented with a simple fraction, but it was the views of the teachers interviewed in the programme which shed the light on the problem. Children, they agreed, were not introduced to learning at an early enough age to find it interesting, and this lack of early education left older children confronted with a harder task. The solution? Introduce the right educational games and infant books early enough to capture and harness their natural interest.
The Brainy Baby® company http://www.brainy-baby.co.uk an online ‘Early Learning Centre’, specialise in educational toys with proven success in enhancing toddlers’ learning experiences. They recently commissioned a study through the University of Texas which showed that a group of toddlers using their educational Brainy Baby’s® Shapes & Colours DVD were 22 times more successful in learning and recognising a new and unfamiliar shape than a group of toddlers who didn’t see the DVD. They’ve proven that the earlier children are encouraged to educate themselves by using tools like educational toddlers DVDs, infant books and children’s flashcards, the better and easier they will learn.
Educational toys and games for infants and babies is a huge industry in the UK, with big-name manufacturers like V-Tech, Chicco and Leapfrog recognising the importance of early toddler education. Everything from flashcards, books and toys have been designed to teach babies to recognise their ABC’s, and one of the biggest companies was the Baby Einstein group who had a huge share of the market with their educational children’s products. However, the Baby Einstein group, owned by Disney since 2001, has suffered recent bad publicity, opening the door for newer companies like brainybaby.co.uk to step forward and claim their share of the UK market with their well researched educational merchandise.
Recent problems for Baby Einstein were heavily publicised at the end of 2009 when Disney was threatened with a class-action lawsuit by a group of public health lawyers who complained that Disney had marketed their educational babies’ DVD’s in a manner which implied they could make children more intelligent, but parents have been arguing against the suggestion that using their toddler’s educational DVD’s as a virtual babysitter is an appropriate, or effective, method of learning. What parents want is to be part of their children’s learning experience and to help them by sharing time playing with educational toys together.
This desire is encompassed in the Brainy Baby® range of products which are sold online in the UK. They have researched and developed a superior range of educational toys, infant learning flashcards, educational games and infant books designed to promote a positive learning experience through parent-child interaction and at a fraction of the cost of some of the larger retailers. Testimonials for the company and their products can be found on their site at brainybaby.co.uk and brainybaby.com, but here are a few of the reasons why the Brainy Baby® products are the informed parents choice:
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Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s for Infants, Toddlers: Experiences, Activities, and Games for Popular Children’s Books
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
- ISBN13: 9780876592748
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
It’s never too early to read to a child, especially when you have Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s!® The youngest children love the repetition of words and experiences that stories provide. Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s® for Infants, Toddlers and Twos contains 80 age-appropriate children’s books and 240 ways to s-t-r-e-t-c-h the stories in new ways to enhance the learning process. Organized by age, this book is a wonderful addition to the Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s® seri… More >>
Beginning With Books: Library Programming for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Monday, March 29th, 2010How to write books for toddlers- 5 Top Tips
Friday, March 26th, 2010The term toddler is usually applied to one and two year old children. Toddlers go through many changes at this important stage in life. This is the time when toddlers break away from the baby stage and begin to express themselves in a more independent way. Everything that happens to the toddler is meaningful. This gives us insight into how to write books for toddlers and what they should be about.
If your interests lye with writing stories for toddlers and young children, there are a few things you should know before getting started. Toddlers go through many changes at this stage of life. This can give you an advantage when your writing for this age group. Parents and caregivers are always on the lookout for that great book to help their toddler with transitions. Potty training, having a new baby, moving house, etc are great examples of transitions in toddlerhood. I’m sure we have all been through a transition in our lives and have a special way of dealing with it. What about a story that could of helped you at a certain time? Use your idea’s and experiences when writing about transitions. Put a funny twist on the story. Toddlers and young children will find it funny, turning everyday experiences into a joke, it may drive caregivers crazy for awhile but at least you can get the job done!
Books for toddlers are usually very simple stories and educational books like ABC’s, colors, numbers, shapes etc. Many toddlers enjoy reading picture books with mum and dad and grandma and grandpa. When started at a young age, reading is nice bonding time. Although, be aware that toddlers will more often than not have someone reading with them, so your story will need to flow when read out loud.
Here are the 5 top tips to follow when writing books for toddlers.
1. Use language that is simple and easy to understand.Some books for toodlers and young children will have very limited word counts.
2. Keep the story cheerful.Toddlers are a bit too small for to much drama, they are sensitive so keep the story light hearted, fresh and fun.
3. Create characters that toddlers will identify and relate to. A good idea for books designed for the younger audience is to create a hero type character and make them a child. Children like to see children do well! Builds a healthy sense of self esteem.
4. Keep to the point of the story and keep it short. Always think about the attention span of toddlers and young children, it’s very short. Try to keep the story moving.
5. Remember to have a happy and satisfying ending. Always finish books for toddlers and young children in a nice way. You want to leave them feeling safe and secure with intention to go back and read it again.
These 5 success tips to writing books for toddlers are a guideline, you should always do your research according to what your publisher is looking for when producing books for this age group. Whatever type of book you choose to write for toddlers, don’t let the age group fool you! Your story will still have to follow a process.
Tips to get Toddlers Prepared for a New Baby
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010After my second child arrived, I held him in my arms and my husband and I looked at him lovingly as my daughter watched. My toddler then said, “I think we should stay a small family.” That’s when it hit me. We didn’t do enough to prepare my older child for her brother’s arrival.
The good news is I have some suggestions for you on how to make the addition of a new sibling a time of sharing and bonding between you and your first child.
Sibling Tummy Time
As you begin to show in your pregnancy, allow your child to feel the developing baby, and let them begin a relationship early on. Encourage your little one to sing songs, tell jokes, explain the rules of the house, talk about his or her day or express whatever comes to mind.
Family Ultrasound Visit
If possible, have your little one along for an ultrasound. Imagine the excitement you’ll all feel as you see the little addition develop! The miracle of birth is a celebration for the whole family to share.
Track the Baby’s Due Date
Get a special calendar and circle the new baby’s due date. Let your toddler make an X each day as they pass. This is a good way to spend a little time each day allowing your child to talk about how they are feeling and what they are thinking about this impending change to the family structure.
Books about a New Baby
There are great children’s books written to help in this transition. (These, by the way, make an excellent baby gift at a shower for a woman with one child at home.) Make a special date and take your child to the library and read them together. Your little one will feel important, and recognize the sometimes confusing feelings are universal.
Assist with Nursery Design
Are you setting up a nursery? If so, let your child help. I suggest color selection is best left to the adults. Don’t make the same mistake I did and suffer through years of Cotton Candy Yellow in your home. If the two of them will be sharing a bedroom, make sure the older sibling has a say in how the space is arranged, and where the baby’s equipment and clothes will be arranged.
Baby Doll Roll Play
Practice with a life-sized doll. Allow your child to change and bathe the doll, and tuck it into the crib. Explain this is what you’ll be doing when the new baby comes home. This is also a good opportunity to discuss how babies are totally dependent on others for their care, how time-consuming this is, and how big a help an older brother or sister can be!
Early Sibling Schedule Changes
If you’re planning a change of schedule when baby comes (day care, more time with Grandma, preschool, etc.) begin that BEFORE the baby’s arrival. This will allow the adjustment to be made before the Big Event. Your child won’t feel as if he or she is being shoved aside by the arrival of the baby.
Gift for the New Baby
The arrival of a new little one is often an occasion for a baby gift. It’s fun to go on a shopping trip to pick out a baby gift for the new brother or sister that is just from your older child. Make a play time out of wrapping it.
Gift for Big Brother or Sister
And as long as we are talking about a baby gift, make sure you pick out something wonderful and absorbing for your older child in celebration of the new role of Big Brother or Big Sister. Give it to them right before the baby comes, and it does double duty as a way to entertain during those first days when Baby is so time-consuming.
You have no doubt noted the recurring theme in these suggestions: Communication. Siblings feel many emotions as they prepare for an addition to the family. These may include excitement, fear, jealousy, uncertainty and anxiety. By introducing the concept early on, discussing it whenever possible, engaging the older sibling in the preparation and celebrating not only the baby but also the Older Sibling status, you go a long way to promoting positive feelings and attitudes conducive to a lifetime of love and loyalty among your children.
Teaching Toddlers to Read
Monday, February 8th, 2010Did you know that teaching toddlers to read can be fun and easy? It is possible to teach children to read even when they are as young as 3 months old. Actually, the younger you begin to teach your child the easier it will be for them to learn. A child’s mind is like a sponge from birth to roughly 5 years old. This is because during this time their brains are rapidly developing and as a result they are able to learn at lightning speeds.
Teaching toddlers to read isn’t difficult or time consuming; at least once you have done a little bit of studying to learn the best techniques. The most common method used is the whole word method, also known as sight reading. Glenn Doman, co-author of How To Teach Your Baby to Read, introduced this method back in 1960. Since then thousands of babies have learned to read at a very young age and improved their education as a whole. The whole word system of learning to read relies on teaching children to read whole words. After seeing many words, most children naturally learn the rules of phonics on their own without further phonetic instruction.
By teaching toddlers to read you are providing them with a head start in life that will give them a much better chance of success. When they begin school they will already be ahead of the class, instead of desperately trying to catch up. Because reading is the foundation of a person’s education, the sooner they learn the more able they are to tackle other subjects. It can be fun and easy to do as well, when you use the proper materials. Thankfully, the market is filled with products that can help you to teach your child to read at a young age.
Besides the fact that teaching toddlers to read will help them to become smarter and more successful, it will also strengthen the bond that the two of you share. The time you spend together learning will improve your relationship and make you very close. Your child will also look back fondly at the time you spent together. While any time you spend together is golden, it is more productive when you are helping your child learn and grow stronger as a person.
Because of the fact that a child’s brain is rapidly developing from birth to 5 years old there is no better time than the present to begin teaching them to read. In fact, with every day that passes it will only become more difficult for them. Make sure that you do not miss this rare window of opportunity in your toddler’s life.
If you are interested in learning more about teaching your baby to read and are looking for some good materials to aid you, http://www.monkisee.com is a good place to start. They offer the Monki See Monki Doo reading DVD for babies as well as flash cards and other fun products. This DVD was created by a mother of 6 playful children who was inspired to teach them to read at a young age. The film contains fun characters, animation, poetry, upbeat music, and other things guaranteed to hold your baby’s attention. In the film a pair of cartoon monkeys, Howie and Skip will teach your child 40 important words including the parts of the body and everyday words like mommy, daddy, bottle, baby, etc.
Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
- ISBN13: 9781402206122
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Research shows that the number of different words a baby hears each day is the single most important predictor of later intelligence, school success and social competence. But what exactly should you read when?
– What do you buy after you’ve bought Goodnight Moon?
– Why should you read to a baby who can’t even sit?
– How are you going to read to a baby who just found his feet–and won’t stop trying them out?
– How often should you read to your ba… More >>
