Discuss factors surrounding toilet training - when is a child ready, when should you stop or put it on hold?
decide a strategy - potty chair, sticker chart, candy reward etc., when child can communicate, control sphincter and sees the need, if a child is under stress or trauma stop.
Toddlers feel a ______ range of emotions in a ______ time.
wide, short.
Put the following in the order they develop:
using verbs, using adjectives, using nouns
nouns > verbs > adjectives
List household tasks toddlers can help with.
make the bed, help prepare a snack, brush their teeth, etc.
This word means self-control.
Autonomy
When portioning food for toddlers how many tablespoons of food per year of age should they be given?
1 tbsp.
Discuss why toddlers are often afraid of monsters, boogeymen, and bad guys.
At what age can toddlers use 2-3 word sentences?
2-2.5 years
Explain why the kitchen and bathroom are danger zones of in the home.
access to water, appliances, heat, drowning risk, chemicals and cleaners, cabinets, toilet, etc.
This word means self-centered.
Egocentric
Which tips should be followed when selecting shoes for a toddler?
flexible sole, firm heel, test while wearing a sock and standing up, inch at front and back of shoe
Much of the anger and temper tantrums are caused by _____.
2.5-3 years
join an activity, childcare, play dates with cousins or your friend's kids, time with trusted adults.
At how many months old can toddlers begin to feed themselves with minimal spills?
18 months
Discuss ways to make meal times more enjoyable for your toddler.
using food coloring, fun shapes, adding new foods one at a time, encourage to try but not force to eat it all, etc.
show them where you go, don't drag out goodbyes, tell them when and who will get them, tour daycare before leaving them there, research caregivers, give toddler notice of what is going to happen
Discuss common factors associated with temper tantrums that parents should try to eliminate.
Discuss the importance of security objects and how to choose one for your toddler.
help at bedtimes, help soothe and comfort, should be travel friendly and easy to clean, etc
The average age of completeness for toilet training is?
28 months
Discuss ways to help a child gain independence.
make pleasant requests, honor small demands, have lots of activities to avoid boredom, remove difficult toys
Discuss the positives and negatives of a toddler having an imaginary friend.
Never ridicule, model correct speech, keep it positive, seek speech therapy, etc.
It is important to respond to every attempt at ____________.
communication
Doing the opposite of what others want is known as _________.
negativism