POSITIVE Nurturing TIPS

POSITIVE Nurturing TIPS

By Godwin Msalichuma.

As we saw yesterday, series number one Today, we will examine series number #2 in the age range of (1-2). Let's move on to the next stage.

Developmental Milestones

This stage is known as developmental Milestones for Toddlers (ages 1-2). The skills like taking their first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye-bye" are known as developmental milestones.

Things that most children can do by a certain age are called developmental milestones. Kids arrive at achievements by the way they play, learn, talk, act, and move (like slithering, strolling, or hopping).

During the subsequent year, babies are moving around more, and know about themselves and their environmental elements. Their desire to discover new people and things is growing.

During this stage, little children will show more prominent freedom; begin to act in a defiant manner; identify themselves through images or a mirror; and follow in the footsteps of others, particularly grownups and older children.

Toddlers should also be able to name familiar people and things, form simple sentences and phrases, and follow straightforward instructions.

Positive Parenting Advice

The following are some things you can do to support your toddler during this time:

• Read to your child every day.

• Request that she locate objects or identify body parts and objects for you.

• Play matching games like shape sorting and simple puzzles with your toddler.

• Inspire him to investigate and experiment.

• Talk to your toddler and help her learn to speak by adding words to the ones she already knows. You can, for instance, respond to your toddler when they say "baba" by saying, "Yes, you are correct—that is a bottle."

• Energize your youngster's developing autonomy by allowing him to assist with dressing himself and taking care of himself.

• Answer needed ways of behaving more than you rebuff undesirable ways of behaving (utilize, truth be told, exceptionally short time frame outs). Your child should always be shown or told what to do instead.

• Take field trips to the park or ride the bus together to foster your toddler's curiosity and ability to recognize common objects.

First and foremost, child safety.

As your child moves around more, he will also encounter more dangers. Keep an eye on your child closely because dangerous situations can arise quickly. A few safety tips for your growing toddler are as follows:

• If you don't have someone watching your toddler, you should never leave her near or around water (like bathtubs, pools, lakes, whirlpools, or the ocean). Pools in backyards should be fenced off. Suffocating is the main source of injury and passing among this age group.

• Close off stairs with a little entryway or wall. Lock the doors to potentially hazardous areas like the basement and garage.

• Cover all unused electrical outlets with plug covers to make your house safe for children.

• Keep your toddler away from heaters, irons, and kitchen appliances. Turn the handles on the pots toward the stove's back.

• Store sharp items like pens, scissors, and knives safely.

• Secure poisons, household cleaners, and medications.

• Never leave your toddler alone in a car, truck, or van—not even for a few minutes.

• Keep any firearms out of his reach in a secure location.

• Keep your kid's vehicle seat back looking as far as might be feasible.

Healthy Bodies

• Instead of sugary drinks, give your child water and plain milk. Even after your nursing toddler has/her eaten more solid foods over the first year, breast milk is still an excellent food source for him/her.

• It's possible that your toddler will become an extremely picky eater. Babies need less food since they don't develop as quickly. It would be best not to argue with him/her about this. Let him/her choose what she wants from a menu of healthy options.

Continue trying new food sources

She/he might need time to get used to and like them.

• Set boundaries for how much time your family spends in front of a screen and devise a strategy for using media. External icon The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that toddlers should avoid using any screen media other than video chatting. This is standard Worldwide.

• Your child will appear to be constantly moving, whether running, kicking, climbing, or jumping. Allow him/her to be dynamic — he's fostering his coordination and becoming solid.

• Ensure your child gets enough sleep each night: 11–14 hours per 24 hours (including naps) for toddlers aged 1-2 years.

Here for today’s stage two tomorrow, we’re going to explore stage three. Welcome and stay tuned.