A wise man once said that children are closer to God as they enter the world free of any preconceived notions of how the world works. As they grow into toddlers their philosophy of life becomes apparent. I’ve taken careful note to write down some of the profound quotes my 2-and-half-year-old has provided over […]
Read More Toddler PhilosophyAs I’ve pointed out previously, children engage in many forms of makeshift entertainment: Riding the escalator Making a display rack into a road Taking 100s of pictures of the table Throwing a ball of string like it’s a baseball But let me ask you this, What could possibly be more entertaining for a toddler than […]
Read More Makeshift Entertainment 5: Peeing On The FloorThere are lots of funny stories about toddlers accepting or rejecting a new sibling. Thus far the stories I have heard fall into 1 of 2 categories: 1. That’s a neat new toy. Let’s throw it out now. 2. That’s a neat new toy. Let’s take good care of it. Several articles suggest ways to prepare […]
Read More How To Help Your Toddler Welcome A New Sibling:Toddlers go through a stage of repeating what they hear others say as they learn new vocabulary and build their linguistic skills. They also go through a stage of egocentrism around the same time meaning that they believe others see, hear, and experience the world the same as they do (for further information see my […]
Read More Walk-By ParrotingIt’s easy to fall into a pattern of routines with toddlers. For me, I bathe my son, put on his pajamas, let him play for a while, provide him with a bedtime snack, brush his teeth, and put him to bed. In the process of our nightly routine, my son has his own routines: Bath: […]
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