tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56905321903876393842024-03-20T04:12:06.872-07:00Precious Years BloggerTo engage with parents, grandparents, and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and preschool age children.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08099825231046231501noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690532190387639384.post-38001495559402447252018-06-10T15:25:00.000-07:002018-06-10T16:39:41.779-07:00Equipment for Infant Twins ~ Makes Life Easier<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">someone who is expecting twins? You might find this
article handy when planning ahead for the baby shower. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">I am a Nanny for a family that has newborn infant twins. I am amazed with the updated baby equipmen</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">t that has been created to make life easier for the parents and caregivers as well as infants. The ingenious engineers that came up with the current inventions for baby equipment, had to be females who came into motherhood in recent years.</span><br />
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Rock ‘n Play Sleeper</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ~ for infant twins this is ideal to order two and
have next to your bed for overnight sleeping and feeding times. This particular
model from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fisher-Price</i> has a device
that has an AC plug for auto rocking, music and vibration. It’s easily
transportable to move from room to room as its light weight and folds effortlessly.
I found this at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bed Bath & Beyond</i>
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maker</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ~ This is awesome! I love how quickly it makes the bottles at
the right temperature and measurement. This makes from 2oz to 10oz bottles. You
can adjust the platform to go higher for smaller bottles and lower for larger
bottles. This model is from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Babybrezza. </i>I
found this at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Target @ </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sterilizer</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ~ with double feedings for infants, this quickly sanitizes and dries
the bottles, nipples and other bottle attachments within minutes. This
particular model is from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Babybrezza. </i>I
found this at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bed Bath & Beyond</i> @<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Baby
Log Book for Twins</b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ~ This is very handy to have in order to keep record of
their last feedings, diaper changes, naptimes, overall mood, special concerns,
special care like medicine given, tummy times, activities, supplies needed, and a note area. Bring the book into an office supply store to get the spine of the
book coil bound. This will make it easier so the log book will lay flat when it’s
open. It has a page for each twin for each day. It’s perfect for keeping track
for all involved in caring for your twins; nanny, grandparent, spouse, or
babysitter. In addition, this is useful for updates with your Pediatrician. I
found this log online at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Amazon </i>and<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Barnes and Noble</i> sells this as well @<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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pillow for twins</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ~ The Bobby Pillow has become popular over the
years. Well, now you can purchase a Bobby Pillow for twins. For newborns, it’s
perfect for mothers while breastfeeding. As they get a little bigger, it’s
ideal for the twins to rest in without the concern of smothering or falling
over. We like to place the Bobby Pillow inside the pack n play with the bassinet
attachment secured high in the pack n play. This makes it easier for you to
lift your infant without reaching way down. This particular pillow is </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Joovy®
Room2 Twin Nursery Center </b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">~ Like I have mentioned above, this pack n play
is wider than the average pack n play. In fact, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">buybuy Baby</i> calls it a playard. It not only has more space for
sharing with more than one baby, it has a bassinet attachment secured high from
the top. This is better on your back so you won’t have to reach too far down to
pick up your baby. This particular model is by <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Joovy </i>called the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Room2 Twin
Nursery Center<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
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Mamaroo infant rocking seat </span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">~ these seats are great for comforting
your baby. They are handy when a parent is busy nurturing his or her baby
sibling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Quoted directly from their website - “The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">4moms® mamaRoo®4</i> infant seat bounces up and down and sways from
side to side, just like parents do when comforting their babies. It features
five unique motions and five speed options for a total of 25 different
combinations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Soothe your baby with one of the four built-in sounds, or
connect any MP3 device. The mamaRoo4 seat offers full recline to allow baby to
lie back and relax or sit up and play.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fabrics (multi, and silver) have a soft, velvety surface; the classic seat
fabrics (grey and black) have a smooth, woven surface. All seat fabrics are
easily removed and machine washable.” I found them at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">buy buy BABY @</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for infant twins </span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">~ this particular <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Contours® Options® Elite Tandem Stroller in Graphite</i> stroller is
perfect for twin infants. It’s constructed to hold two infant car seats and can
transition easily into regular seats as they grow out of the car seats. It’s
strong and durable. It handles smoothly on rough gravel with front and rear
suspension. This particular model has plenty of space under the seats to keep the diaper bag.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dresser & changing table</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ~ find a dresser with deep drawers
for the numerous onesies and outfits. You will be changing their outfits
several times a day (at least during their infancy stage). Getting one dresser
set will save space in their room. It’s handy to have one similar to this particular
item <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bailey 6-Drawer Double Dresser in
White</i>, so you can use the top as a diaper changing table. All you need is a
diaper changing pad. I found this one at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">buy
buy BABY</i> @<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for twins</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> ~ find individual cribs that convert into toddler beds as well
as full size beds. Most stores call them 4 in 1 cribs. This will help in cost and
prevents from having to get a new bed as they grow. They come in all different
styles and prices. I found this buying guide at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bed Bath & Beyond </i>@<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, outside of the typical baby equipment, these were the
items I have been most impressed with while caring for infant twins. I’m sure I’ll
share more as they grow on this blog. Anyway I hope this helps to minimize frustration
and maximize success while caring for your little ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08099825231046231501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690532190387639384.post-14155234578848991452017-06-12T11:47:00.001-07:002017-08-12T15:44:59.045-07:00Oh My Anxious Heart<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What to do when filled with anxious feelings? There are so many
reasons women feel stressed out, full of anxiety, and have overwhelming worried
thoughts. Some reasons that come to mind are unexpected events like loss of
job, illness in the family, major changes like a big move, financial struggles,
relationships with a spouse, children, adult children, siblings, in-laws, job
or career related relations. This list can go on with countless circumstances
that women are currently facing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I have recently been following this wonderful inspiring book</span></div>
<a name='more'></a>titled, “Calm My Anxious Heart” with the subtitle, “A Woman’s Guide to Finding
Contentment” written by the author Linda Dillow. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you have read or following the articles in my blog, I’m sure
you have come to the conclusion that I am a Christian with a deep faith in God.
This book has encouraged my faith to dig a little deeper than I have in the
past.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dealing with a lot of anxiety lately, and struggle with how to calm your
anxieties, I invite you to purchase this book. If you are one that likes bible
study type of books, it even includes twelve-week bible study questions in the
back pages. I love to journal my thoughts and “aha moments” and found it helpful
for me to write these thoughts in a separate notebook as I can refer back to it
again and again. The author also created a companion journal, “My Journey to
Contentment” that follows along with this book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here is a link to Linda Dillow the Author’s page in Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Linda-Dillow/e/B001JS2DXO/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>https://www.amazon.com/Linda-Dillow/e/B001JS2DXO/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of my favorite bible quotes brought up from this book, "I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, <i>to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ</i>, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:16-19 NIV</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is my hope that this helps others that are dealing with similar
issues,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Diaper changing can be
daunting from day 1 after your little one is home from the hospital. There are
a few things to consider; like how to care for the umbilical cord stump, and
the circumcision area if your newborn boy had this procedure done. In addition,
you will need to choose as to whether you want to start with cloth diapers or
disposable diapers. And of course deciding on what added supplies you will need
that come with diaper changing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A newborn baby is tiny with
tiny bum and legs. Your little one will have some sensitive issues like</span><br />
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umbilical cord stump and possibly a circumcised penis area. He or she will need
a diaper change every hour or two after a feeding or nap.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Basic supplies
needed:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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recommend one that will last for two years and consider that your little one will
grow in length and in weight. Purchase a changing table that is stable enough
to handle the growth. It’s nice to find one with drawers to store diapers and
supplies.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Changing mattress
pad</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> ~ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I recommend a changing mattress
pad and one with an easy to wipe clean surface for after use. Consider one
that is long enough for when your little one grows in length.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Diapers (cloth
or disposable)</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">~
For cloth diapers, here is a list of some links I found being that there are a
variety of choices. You can order them online:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.lagoonbaby.com/Rumparooz-Lil-Joey-%20%20NewbornPreemie-All-in-One-Cloth-Diaper--2-pack_p_153.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lagoon Baby</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-diapers-newborn-bamboo-all-in-one.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicki’s Diapers</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.theluvyourbaby.com/cloth-diapers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KaWaii Baby</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Happy-Flute-Cover-Diaper-Leakproof-Reusable-Diapers-Newborn-AIO-Baby-Cloth-Diaper-Cover-Waterproof-Cloth-Nappies/902871_32782346978.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AliExpress</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For <b>disposable diapers</b>, there are a variety of brands that sell diapers
specifically for newborns. Some even have a cutout for the umbilical cord stump
area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Baby wipes</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> ~ there is a variety of
brands. Some babies are allergic to the preservatives added to most wipes. It’s
recommended to look for wipes that say MI-free. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Diaper rash
creams or ointment </span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">~
every baby has different needs and skin issues. I would consult with your
Pediatrician on what type of creams and ointments that are best for your baby’s
needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Plastic
disposable gloves</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
~these are handy for those messy diapers and easy to slip off and dispose. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Diaper pail
for cloth or disposable diapers</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> ~ the more order control type the better. Here is a
great article on how to wash cloth diapers by BabyCenter <a href="https://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-wash-cloth-diapers_10363797.bc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-wash-cloth-diapers_10363797.bc</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Trash bags </span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">~ for diaper pail<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Air freshener </span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">~ to keep the smell down<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bleach wipes
or sanitized bleach spray solution</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> ~ this is recommended for those messy changes to
keep the changing mattress pad surface clean. I find it handy to have a soap solution
of</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">a little bit
of liquid dish soap to 1 cup of tap water kept in a small spray bottle. After I
spray, I dry off with a paper towel. And for sanitizing purposes, I keep a
sanitized bleach spray bottle handy as well, mixed</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">with ¼ tablespoon (3/4 teaspoons) of bleach
to 1 cup of water and let air dry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How to care
for umbilical cord stump?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Quoted by article listed
below . . .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“Until your baby's umbilical
cord stump falls off:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Keep
the umbilical cord stump clean and dry. Fold your baby's diaper away from the
stump (or buy newborn diapers with a cut-out space for the stump). This exposes
the stump to the air and prevents contact with urine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Give
your baby sponge baths instead of tub baths.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
the weather is warm, have your baby wear just a diaper and loose T-shirt to let
air circulate and speed the drying process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Avoid
dressing your baby in bodysuit-style undershirts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Never
attempt to pull off the stump, even if it seems to be hanging by a thread.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Don't use alcohol to clean
the stump. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) used to recommend cleaning
the base of the stump daily with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. But
researchers have found that untreated cords heal faster than alcohol-swabbed
cords and carry no more risk of infection, so the AAP changed its
recommendation.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Read full article by
BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board <a href="https://www.babycenter.com/0_caring-for-your-newborns-umbilical-cord-stump_127.bc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.babycenter.com/0_caring-for-your-newborns-umbilical-cord-stump_127.bc</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How to care
for a circumcised area?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Quoted by article listed
below . . .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“TIPS FOR CIRCUMCISION CARE
AFTER SURGERY<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Circumcision care is fairly
simple. Until your baby’s circumcised penis heals — it’ll take about seven to
10 days — you need to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Keep
it clean. This is the most important rule of newborn circumcision care: At
every diaper change, gently wipe away any bits of poop that you may see on the
area. Use a gentle, unscented soap and warm water — not a baby wipe. Allow the
area to dry on its own to prevent irritation. And stick with sponge baths until
your baby’s penis is healed and his umbilical cord drops off. You’ll want to
avoid getting it wet in a bath before then (though clearly it will get when he
pees, and that’s not a problem as long as you change diapers as needed).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Keep
it protected, but necessarily covered. After surgery, a bandage with petroleum
jelly may be placed on your baby’s penis that usually falls off the next time
your baby pees. Pediatricians have mixed feelings about whether or not you need
to continue putting some sort of dressing over a healing penis, so ask what
your doctor’s preference is. If you’ve been advised to, then most likely you’ll
be told to smear a little petroleum jelly on the tip of your baby’s penis
before wrapping a little gauze around it or putting a bandage on it (so the
dressing doesn’t stick to the skin). And if your doctor’s inclination is not to
use a dressing, then you’ll be told to dab on a bit of petroleum jelly or
antibiotic ointment after every diaper change for the first day or so, just to
keep your baby’s diaper from rubbing against his circumcised penis.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Read full article by Heidi
Murkoff’s blog “What to Expect” <a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/circumcision-care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/circumcision-care</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I am sure that you already
know the importance of not only wiping your little ones hands after diaper
changing, but washing your own hands as well. This is the best way to keep
infections and germs at bay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toddlers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As your little one grows,
the diaper changing won’t be as often as a newborn and infant. Diapers all come
in different sizes depending on your little ones needs. Basically, your toddler
will need to be checked every couple of hours or sometime after a meal or
naptime.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When you are
away from home</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">,
it’s a good idea to purchase a diaper bag with a nice changing pad. You can purchase
diaper changing pads individually online through any baby supplies stores.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What to keep
in a diaper bag? </span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whether
you are traveling locally or going on a day trip or dropping off your little
one to grandma’s house, it’s nice to have your diaper/travel bag stocked with
supplies needed for the day. Here is a suggested list of basic things to store
in your bag:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pad<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Diapers
for the day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rash cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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clothes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bottles
or sippy cup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Formula
or( breast milk stored in a thermal bag)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Baby
food and cereal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Burp
clothes or bibs for the day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A
zip lock bag for soiled clothes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Plastic
gloves for messy diapers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hand
sanitizer if no access to soap and water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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promoting another article in which I appreciate and completely agree with the
author’s suggestions for Stay at Home Mom’s. Kuddos to the author: <b>Sheila Wray
Gregoire. </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1. Think Outings, not
Hibernation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We
go about stay at home parenting all wrong. We start by buying tons of equipment
(ExerSaucers, swing sets, trampolines) to ensure that we never have to leave
the house. But what happens if we’re home alone all the time? Our kids may go
stir crazy and whine, cry and vomit. Then we cry. Probably we whine, too. And
if we’re pregnant, we definitely vomit. So let’s take a step back and approach
this stay at home thing differently.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Instead
of spending all day cooped up with the kids, plan for a daily outing, if
possible. When my kids were little, we went out every single day. We went to
the library. We went to a playgroup. We walked to a nearby park. We went to the
museum (it was free on Thursday mornings).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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benefit was that the kids had fun, but they were tired out, and then they would
nap better for me later. And if we were out, I could focus completely on them,
so when we got home, it was easier to get them to give me time to myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2. Enforce Quiet Time<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We
count the minutes until we can put a child down for a nap. We rejoice when more
than one child manages to nap at the same time. Sometimes we even grab a nap,
too, wondering how long it will last.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then an older child stops napping, and it all falls apart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When
a 3-year-old stops napping, enforce quiet time. Have them stay in their room
for half an hour with a book or a toy, and let this be “quiet play” time. That
gives you some time to yourself, and helps them get some rest (and thus not get
so whiny).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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continue to read, let me direct you to the author’s link from her site ~ To Love, Honor
& Vacuum @ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We
kinda figured we shouldn’t be buying our kids mini Bentleys or Gucci denim in
size 3T. (Exceptions will be made for Blue Ivy.) But yikes: It turns out
offering too much homework help and caving to tantrums are bigger no-nos than
sugar or shopping. Here, ten things you might be doing that are teaching your
kids they can get away with murder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lamb has some practical approaches towards weaning your little one from his/her love of the pacifier. Personally, I like “The Gradual Approach”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Originally published in American Baby magazine,
August 2005<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Weaning Your Child Off of
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here is where opinions diverge. Marolyn Morford,
PhD, a developmental psychologist in State College, Pennsylvania, recommends
discontinuing the pacifier by a year. "At that age, a child's
developmental needs do not include sucking," she says. Dr. [Karen] Breach
[MD, a pediatrician in Charlotte, North Carolina] allows more latitude:
"It's okay to make pacifiers the last thing to go. Once a baby is weaned
and potty trained, then focus on stopping the pacifier."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It's a tolerant attitude echoed by Dr. [Richard]
Dowell [PhD, a pediatric neuropsychologist at Evangelical Community Hospital in
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania]: "Ultimately, children develop higher level
strategies to manage their distress -- usually beginning at around age 2,"
he says. "They phase out their pacifiers as they develop skills to replace
them." Most kids willingly surrender their binkies by age 3 or 4.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How to Stop: The Three-Day
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Your child can be binky-free in just three days,
says Mark L. Brenner, author of “Pacifiers, Blankets, Bottles & Thumbs:
What Every Parent Should Know About Stopping and Starting (Fireside)”. Here's
how to do it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Day 1: In the morning and at bedtime, tell your
child that you can see she wants to do lots of things that make her older. Tell
her that's a good idea, and that in three days it will be time for her to say
goodbye to her pacifiers. Tell her you know she can do it and that you'll work
together on it. Keep the talk to 30 seconds and don't sound as if you're asking
permission. If your child responds, reflect back her feelings -- "I know
you don't want to" -- then move on. Don't worry that your child will
become anxious if given advance warning. "That's a myth," says
Brenner. "Like adults, children like to prepare themselves physically,
psychologically, and emotionally for change."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Day 2: Repeat the same 30-second talk twice daily,
only replace "in three days" with "tomorrow." Don't try to
sell her on the idea. Keep your tone and manner matter-of-fact.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Day 3: Remind your child that it's day three and
time to gather up his pacifiers. Act as if you're going on a scavenger hunt and
ask your child if he'd like to help. Even if he refuses and protests, proceed
to collect his pacifiers, place them in a plastic bag, and put them on the
front step for "pick-up by the recycling truck." Explain that the
pacifiers will be made into new tires or toys. "Children recognize that
recycling is purposeful and intelligent, and will be far less upset than if you
throw their treasured pacifiers in the trash," says Brenner. Which is not
to say your toddler won't have a meltdown. Be empathetic, but firm, Brenner
says, adding that most children get over losing their pacifiers within 48
hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Start by removing the pacifier in
"zero-distress" situations, like when your child is home, happy, and
playing. Once she's used to not having her pacifier at home, eliminate its
outdoor use. You don't need to offer an explanation. "We sometimes
over-talk to our kids," Dr. Dowell says. "All you need to say is: The
pacifier doesn't leave the house." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">From here, it's usually a painless leap to:
"The pacifier stays in the crib." Convincing your child to make the
final break, however, may be more challenging. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Some parents use the "Binky Fairy" or
Santa to help smooth the transition. "Near the holidays, you might tell
your child that Santa collects all the pacifiers for new babies and brings toys
for all the big girls and boys," suggests Ivy Faske, MD, a pediatrician in
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Or you could tell your child that the dentist or
doctor collects pacifiers for new babies, and that if she donates hers, she'll
get a special toy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Don't be surprised, however, if the child who traded
her pacifiers for a Dora doll suddenly wails for her binky. "You have to
be willing to put up with a few really bad nights," says Faske. "But
most kids soon find other sources of comfort."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whatever method you choose, brace yourself for one
to five nights of crying, and whatever you do, don't give in. "If you give
a child back the pacifier after he's cried, screamed, and kicked for 45
minutes, you'll only solidify that such carrying on will get him the pacifier
-- and everything else he wants," says [Kellen] Glinder [MD, a
pediatrician at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, in Palo Alto, California]. If
you're tempted to cave, remember: Children (and parents) have endured this rite
of passage for millennia. "We all get rid of our pacifiers eventually,"
he says.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">First
of all, don’t be freighted about the horror stories you hear from friends or
read about online. Every child is different so, rest assure this is another one
of those transitions that will be his/her new normal in time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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toddler/preschooler is ready for a toddler bed?</span></b></div>
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a good idea to hold off this transition as long as possible and as long as your
little one is happy and safe sleeping in a crib. However, in due time, your
little one will start to show signs that he/she is ready to move on to a
toddler bed. There is no specific age as to when your child should be ready.
Some as young as 18 months old to sometime after their third birthday, start
showing signs. Here are a couple signs:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
your little one is attempting to climb out or has been successful in climbing
out of the crib after you have lowered the mattress down to its lowest level<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your little one has outgrown the crib and can’t sleep comfortably<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">First things first – prepare<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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before you are ready to transition your little one to a toddler bed, it’s best
to prep his/her room first. It’s recommended to prepare the bedroom while your
little one is still using the crib for sleeping and before he/she is showing the
signs. There are lots of things to do to prepare and you will need the time it
takes to be ready. When your little one is out of the crib, this gives full
access to the bedroom for times he/she wonders or ventures around the room
without your full supervision. Here are some suggestions in how to prepare the
bedroom for safety:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your little one sharing a room with a younger sibling who is still in a crib?
Decide ahead of time, if possible, whether he/she should sleep in a separate
room before this transition into a toddler bed happens. Will he/she disrupt
his/her slipping’s sleep while wondering in the room? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Childproof
the bedroom – re-evaluate childproofing the bedroom. Sit on the floor and scan
areas of the room that can become a safety hazard. Think about what he/she is capable
of now that your little one is taller and loves to climb and explore<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Are
there doors leading into another area of the house? Like a bathroom or medicine
cabinets, closets, cleaning supplies, the stairway, an outside balcony, the
pool area?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Use
safety gates, doorknob protectors which make it difficult for him/her to turn
the knob, secure furniture like a dresser and bookshelves to prevent tipping
over with furniture straps secured to the wall<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lock
or latch windows securely and wind up any cords hanging at his/her reach<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Remove
lambs with cords, nightlights or any equipment requiring electrical plugs. Use
secure outlet covers that can’t be easily pulled out or install a “safe plate”.
If necessary, secure the cords with a “wire guard” and plug protector or “outlet
cover with cord shortener” high and behind a secured piece of furniture<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Move
out unnecessary furniture to prevent injury from climbing or jumping like a couch,
chairs or tables<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Remove
toys that can become too stimulating or loud for nap or bedtime. Stuffed
animals, some books or medium size quite toys are good to have as toys for the bedroom.
Keep in mind, even at this age, little ones like putting things in their mouths.
Rule of thumb, anything that is smaller than an inside of an empty toilet roll
is a choking hazard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Use
visual monitors to watch and listen for your little one from other areas of the
house; your bedroom, kitchen or where you are while he/she is alone in the
bedroom<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The right timing<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s
suggested to tackle one milestone at a time. Are you also transitioning with
other milestones like weaning from diapers to the potty or weaning from the
pacifier? Too much transitioning/weaning at one time can be stressful for you
and your little one. Are you traveling in the next week or so? Having relatives
visiting? Pick a time for this big transition for when the family routine is of
the norm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Choosing the right bed and
bedding<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Choosing
the right bed for your little one can be just as overwhelming as it was when
you were picking out the right crib a couple of years back. Here are a few tips
on what to look for:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sturdy and low to the floor as little ones like to jump or walk around on their
bed and move around during sleep. Without the crib railings, they easily slip
off the bed and fall on the floor or between the wall and the bed. Some parents
like to place large pillows on the floor next to the bed to cushion the fall<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Look
for a bed with side rails<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Keep
it simple. Just like most safely designed cribs, find a bed that has a head or
footboard with smooth rounded edges. Nothing that can’t pinch a finger, get a
foot or leg stuck, or hook on to clothing or a toy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Find
a mattress that best fits snug and tight inside the bedframe. Most toddler beds
are designed to use the standard size crib mattress<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Let
your little one join in on the fun of picking out the bedding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The big move</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Decide where you will position the bed in the room. Some
parents position it in the same spot the crib was as their little one is
familiar with sleeping there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pay attention to what is accessible if your toddler
is standing or climbing on the bed. Can he/she reach a cord from a nearby plug?
Is it next to a window? Can he/her reach the window blind cord? Is it next to
draperies? Is it next to a heating or cooling unit? Is the bed next to a piece
of furniture with stuff stored on top? Are there shelves above the bed?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If the bed doesn’t have side railings, it’s
suggested to position the bed in the center of the room with the headboard
against a wall and the sides a couple of feet away from a wall. This prevents he/she
from getting stuck between the bed and the wall. Place large pillows next to
the bedsides on the floor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Recheck screws and joints to make sure nothing is
loose and all is secure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The big transition<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Stick
to the same bedtime routine as before with teeth brushing and book reading
before bed. Do this about 30 minutes prior to when you know he usually gets
sleepy. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Check
all the safe guards; safety gates, windows latched, doorknobs secure, and if small
choke hazard toys are left of the floor<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Make
sure video monitors are on<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Be
prepared for new habits of asking for one more drink of water, one more book,
one more hug and kiss, or any excuse to get out of bed and to keep you from
leaving. This might require several trips of walking him/her back to bed in
order to give the message that it’s bedtime.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
you are consistent with the same routine, he/she will get used to the routine
of sleeping in a bed.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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the first day or so, if you find that your little one is really struggling with
the new change, you might sit nearby for comfort. Once he falls asleep, you can
quietly sneak out of the bedroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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may be times that he/she might fall asleep on the floor or hallway. Simply
carry him/her back to bed. It’s just a matter of time before he/she gets used
to the new bed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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might wake up in the middle of the night crying because of a bad dream or some
kind of disturbance. Come to him and comfort him until he is calm. Feel his
forehead, arms and legs for signs of fever. If all is good, encourage him to
lie back down. If you stay with him for a little while, he will fall back to sleep.
I highly discourage laying by him/her in his/her bed, taking him back to your
bed or sleeping with him. This will create a habit of him climbing into your
bed or expecting you to sleep with him on a regular basis. If he starts the
habit of climbing into bed with you, continue to take him back to his own bed.
I know and I completely understand how tiring this can be; however, if you are
consistent in the routine of bringing him back to his own bed, he will soon get
accustom to his new bed, familiar blanket or favorite attachment(s). The habit
of climbing into your bed will become a rare occasion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.4px;">I have referred to this poetic saying several times when raising our own children. I found it to be a good reminder before I reacted to situations or issues that came up that I felt I wasn't prepared for. Love your children where they're at and embrace them for who they are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If
a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">I’ve been reading a lot of articles, blog comments and Facebook
messages from parents that seem to be struggling when caring for little ones.
It seems there is more pressure placed on parents these days. Parents get
messages from various sources like; go green . . . eat organic . . . is your
house childproofed enough . . . protect from germs . . . no TV or screen time .
. . eat healthy . . . no fast foods . . . sign them up for sports . . .
stranger danger . . . is your child getting bullied . . . save money for
college . . . place them in the best schools. The list is endless. No wonder
parents are stressed. They can easily be overwhelmed with trying to be perfect.</span></div>
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get so stressed over the fear of not doing enough for your child. Take a
breath, relax and embrace time spent with your child.</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">If there was a recipe to follow
that will assure your child will grow up as a beautiful confident individual,
it would look something like this:</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">An equal amount for all below . . .</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Encouragement</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Good advice</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Praise</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Fairness</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Security with boundaries</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Approval</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Acceptance and respect</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Opportunities to create and express</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Humor mixed with laughter</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Lots of hugs</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Setting a good example by words and actions</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Community for a sense of belonging</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Oh, hold on . . . don’t be overwhelmed. I’m sure that naturally
you are already attracting this in your child’s life.</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">By the time your child becomes an adult, it does not matter what
your house looked like, how much money you had, or how much stuff they got.
They will look back and value the love and patience it took to raise them.
Sometimes this takes several years into adulthood before they even admit it to
us parents. Sigh . . . So do trust that doing your best is enough. Go by your
Motherly or Fatherly instincts when making choices for your child’s individual
needs. No one knows your child best as well as you.</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We, as parents, can start inspiring the idea of gratitude even in our children’s first years. Be the reflection and model of what you’d like to see your children model in their future years. We can plant seeds along the way as they are growing and developing. By practicing gratitude with our own children and people around us, your children will see what the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“attitude of gratitude”</b> looks like and feels like.</span></div>
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Trying not to overflow you children with gifts.</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Why, you might ask? Well, if we want to teach children how to appreciate what we have, then it might not be a good idea to give everything they ask for. In addition, this could be overwhelming for little ones.</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Being a model as a giver and donator.</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> If you feel your children are losing interest in some of their toys, they could donate to a local charitable facility. Sit and talk to your children about how some children may not have as much as we have. Explain how we can help those children by giving away some of our toys. Help them sift through their toys and together decide which should be denoted. Some families like to do this before the end of year holidays. You could do the same with your own household items as well. Have them join you when you drop off the donations to the local charitable facility.</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Getting involved with community giving with your children.</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Collect canned and dried foods to be donated to your local food bank. Sit with your children and explain the importance of helping others in need.</span></li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Read and share books with your children about giving and being thankful. Here are some suggested books:</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fancy Nancy Our Thanksgiving Banquet by Jan O’Connor</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Today is Thanksgiving by P.K. Hallinan</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Overwhelmed
with the numerous educational toys for infants? Relax and know that all your
little one needs is your comfy lap, your voice, and a fun little book to share.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Trust
Your Instincts. Experts say</span></div>
<a name='more'></a>it may not be the videos or educational toys themselves
that have not proven to evaluate their effectiveness in helping baby brain
development, but more a matter of what the videos replace: Good old-fashioned
one-on-one parent-to-baby contact. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"It
may be as simple as the fact that for every minute a baby is in front of a
screen, they are not engaged with a loving, familiar caregiver ... and infants
learn from loving adults," says Jill Stamm, PhD, author of <i>Bright From The Start: The Simple, Science-Backed
Way to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind From Birth to Age 3.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There
is nothing wrong with some limited time with the educational toys, just try to
find a few minutes a day for one-on-one reading with your infant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As
a parent or care giver, it’s important to understand the value of reading
one-on-one with infants as young as just a few weeks old. Why? By reading out loud
and sharing a fun book with your infant, you can help fuel listening and memory
skills. As time goes on with daily reading, this will build upon future
language and reading skills in later years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the toddler group reading. However, I also take a few minutes during the daily
routine to read one-on-one an infant on your lap. During this time, I let him
explore the pages at his own pace as he hears my voice speaking the words from
the book. I suggest finding a time in the day when it’s quiet, so there are
limited distractions. The types of books I find work best are small short story
books, touch and feel, washable material, or board books. The main idea is for
your infant to have an opportunity to hear you talk with spoken words while
exploring the colorful pictures. This is not only important for your infant’s
brain development, but a time to bond one-on-one with you as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
love this quote from kidshealth.org, “Jacob loves books. His mom knows this
because when she sits down to read to him every night, he waves his arms
excitedly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">His
favorite page of "Goodnight Moon" shows a cow jumping over the moon.
He squeals and reaches for the book every time he sees it. When she is done
reading, his mom usually lets him hold the sturdy board book, which he promptly
sticks into his mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jacob
is only 6 months old, but he is already well on his way to becoming a reader.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Enjoy
reading time with your little one,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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years ago, my child care toddlers made spiders with paint and a paper
plate. It was fun, simple, and easy. See the end result pictured. I
hole-punched the plates and sent home some string for the kids to add the web
at home. Since Halloween is coming up, I wanted to share this craft with
parents who are looking for something easy and fun to do together with their
little one(s).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cups<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the paper plate and background paint of your choice in a paint cup, let your
little one use the paint brush (with your assistance) to paint the main part of
the plate. After the paint dries, help your little one paint one of their hands
with the black paint. Stamp the open hand on one side of the plate. Add more
black paint to the same hand and stamp the opposite direction like pictured
above. Glue the googly eyes on. Next, hole-punch around the edge of the plate
for the web. After the paint dries, use the string to create a web. Tie a knot
on one end and string through one of the holes from the back and over across
the front to another hole. Continue to string through the holes until it looks
like a web.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Enjoy
this craft and time with you little one,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I found this blog under the name of Momista Beginnings. I was so impressed with an article the author, Misty from Southern California wrote which came in two parts. The articles are titled "Life Lessons To You, From Mom". Here is the link to the article part 1 <a href="http://momistabeginnings.com/life-lessons-to-you-from-mom-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://momistabeginnings.com/life-lessons-to-you-from-mom-part-1/</a> and here is the link to the article part 2 <a href="http://momistabeginnings.com/life-lessons-to-you-from-mom-part-2/">http://momistabeginnings.com/life-lessons-to-you-from-mom-part-2/</a><br />
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These life lessons are so valuable that I must share. Here is the list:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">Life lessons to share
with your children<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">1) Drink <i>a ton</i> of
water!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As you mature, you’ll
learn how beneficial this will be for your skin, hair and overall health. But
for now, at this young age, you’re learning how it’s used as a preventative
measure in avoiding constipation and a “hurt peepee”. That’s right, we’ve
recently dealt with tears while on the toilet in regards to an unpleasant
#2…and…sometimes it hurts to pee after a day without enough water. Using these
two occurrences as examples for the importance of hydrating one’s self have
proven to be most effective in getting results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">2) Do kind things for
others…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">…whether they be your
family, friends or strangers. Every single act of kindness makes our world a
little bit better of a place to live in. And, when you <i>do</i> go
out of your way for others, please oh please don’t ever <i>expect a
single thing </i>in return. Not even a “thank you.” If the recipient of
your kindness fails to thank you, that only shows their lack of manners. Doing
good out of the kindness of your heart is the point, here. <i>NOT</i> receiving
credit or acknowledgement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">3) Don’t let others
take advantage of your kindness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">After offering the
previous “lesson”, I have to also tell you that there are people who will take
advantage of your kindness. You’ll find out who these people are soon enough.
They’re the ones who pop up out of the woodwork, taking from you, using you,
mooching off of your giving heart without ever giving to you of themselves…out
of the kindness of <i>their </i>own heart. Show kindness to those who
truly deserve it or are in need. The rest of them? Just give them nothing more
than a view of you, walking away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">4) Be an advocate for
good manners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In a world where they
seem to be slipping away, where their importance has fallen to the wayside in
many homes, lead others by example. Uphold them for all to see and hear. Say
“please” and “thank you.” Open doors for others (and if they don’t thank you
for that, apologize to them for not sprinkling rose petals along their path as
well *insert sarcasm here*). Say “thank you” when another holds a door open for
you. Help an old, pregnant, or handicapped person carry their bags. Give up
your seat while waiting at a restaurant, on a bus, in an office, etc. to
another who looks like they could use a break (a pregnant woman, young child,
the elderly, an injured person or an exhausted looking mom who spends hours of
the day waiting on hand and foot to her children and significant other, etc).
If you find a lost item, no matter its value, return it to the proper
authorities or the owner. Say “excuse me” when crossing in front of someone in
the aisle of a grocery store as they’re looking for which box of cereal to
choose. If you bump into someone, immediately say “excuse me.” Manners make
people feel good and using them, hopefully, reminds everyone that we should
respect one another, no matter how different, if for nothing more than because
we are all members of the human race.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">5) You are unique.
Embrace this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">There is no one else
in the history of existence who is exactly like you. Just being yourself is
adding something new and different to the world. But unfortunately, you live in
a time where society wants you to act and think according to their mainstream ways…following
trends, styles, diets, etc. Ignore all of that crap. Don’t buy into their
bologna of what you should look like, how you should talk, what you should
wear, what music to listen to, and what’s considered “cool.” Please, don’t ever
change or hide who you are for another. And don’t ever let the world get you
down for being different. Girls, follow your hearts towards your passions.
Celebrate the mind and body that you were born with, they’re perfectly
imperfect. Nourish your soul with how you see fit. Dance to the beat of your
own drum. Just do <i>you. </i>Because an original is always worth
more than a copy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">6) Step outside of
your comfort zone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It’s where all of the
magic happens. It’s where you’ll discover something new about yourself, like
how you handle pressure, stress, fear, envy, the unknown. Or maybe you’ll
reveal a hidden talent or strength, uncover a new passion or interest, or learn
a new skill, or even discover a favorite food. You may find yourself feeling
awkward or uncomfortable, but I swear girls, it’s worth it! Don’t limit your
challenges, challenge your limits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">7) Introduce yourself
to Mother Nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build a relationship
with her and actively maintain it, whether you do so by hiking her trails or
camping out in her depths. There is so much to learn about ourselves when we’re
stripped of many of our possessions and smack dab in the middle of nowhere
among the wild beauty of nature. Feel the breeze in your hair, absorb the sun
on your skin, breathe in that fresh air, savor the sweet scent of life, listen
to the peaceful sound of growth among the plants and the chatter among the
wildlife, quiet your mind from the stresses of home, take note of the
deliberate pace at which all is accomplished, allow yourself to find but a
small place in her bosom, and allow her into yours. You’ll be forever changed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">8) Contrary to
popular belief, the world doesn’t owe you <i>anything</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">It’s
my opinion that many of today’s youth are living their lives with a false sense
of entitlement. Many adults, too, for that matter. So many kids are lazy these
days, and expect things to come easy, they expect things to just come. I think
a lot of parents are becoming more concerned with being a friend to their
children, or fear being the “bad guy” that they steer clear from proper
discipline and from allowing their kids to struggle. So, the parents cater to
their kids which is what I think is partly responsible for this entitlement
attitude. Or maybe they’re just getting lazy and are slacking in exposing them
to some good and honest hard work. Whatever the reason, going through life with
this mentality brings nothing but disappointment and shattered expectations
when life in the real world doesn’t “go your way.” This promotes laziness and a
lack of effort to actually <i>earn</i> the things you want in life:
friendships, respect, money, success, love, intelligence, etc. These things <i>all</i> take
work, my babies. When it comes to who owes what, <i>you</i> actually
owe it to <i>yourself</i> to be your best person possible. Only you
can be the change you want in life. You don’t get what you wish for, you get
what you work for. So grow a backbone, not a wishbone. Once you realize that no
one owes you happiness, success or anything else, you’ll free yourself from
expecting the unlikely. Hopefully, you’ll be more proactive as well. Everything
in life, is<i>earned</i>. My lovelies, get ready to work. Good behavior,
manners, helpfulness, good grades, physical work, are just some of the things
we expect from you in order to earn the sweets and treats of life.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">9) Being trustworthy
is of utmost importance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">To
be trusted, one must be reliable, dependable and honest with not only
yourselves but with others. Your reputations for being trustworthy (or its
opposite) will follow you throughout your lives, like a shadow. This reputation
will have a direct impact on your professional lives, your social lives, and
your love lives. Trust takes a lot of time to earn, and less than a minute to
break. Once trust is broken, it may not always be repaired. Please, take trust
seriously for it can either make or break nearly every relationship throughout
your lives.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">10) Live alone at
least once in your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">I
went from living at home with my parents, to living in an apartment with two
other similar aged roommates during college, to back at home, and then in with
your Dad. I’ve never lived absolutely and completely alone and it’s definitely
a regret of mine (and your Dad’s. He never did, either). I think this is one of
those things that you don’t ever realize you should have done until it’s too
late. Once married, I imagine there will never be another time to live for just
yourself until you’re either divorced or old and grey and widowed! Neither
scenarios are preferred. I think so many young people (like mostly in their
twenties and maybe early 30s) are so preoccupied, obsessed even, with their
social lives and with “finding someone.” I don’t think enough people realize
the importance of truly getting to know yourself before committing to a
lifetime with a significant other. Living on your own comes with ultimate
freedom, every decision is yours alone, and basic living skills and routines
are learned because you have no one else to do anything for you, but you! It’s
a time to take charge, to establish independence, to run the show, to be held
solely responsible for all of your successes and failures, to make mistakes and
learn from them, to hear your inner voice in the quiet of every day, to focus
on your own goals and passions without any distractions, to discover more of
who you are in your own, safe space. Self exploration! Just imagine how much
more “together” you’ll be for a future partner after <i>both </i>you
and him have lived on your own. I think you’ll bring so many more great
qualities to future relationships after giving yourself your own, undivided
attention first. And if you disagree with all of the above, well then at the
very least, while living alone you’ll know that the hair you’re scooping out of
the shower drain is <i>yours</i>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;"> 11) Don’t
underestimate the power of list making.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">I’m
very curious as to whether or not you girls will pick up my list-making habits.
I’ve mentioned this ritual of mine on the blog before. I’m a compulsive
list-maker and have been for years. I don’t just stop at grocery lists (which
you’ll always find attached to my fridge via a magnet). Before traveling, I
write out a list of every item I’ll need to pack. When I’m feeling overwhelmed
by the clutter surrounding me in my home, I jot down every chore that needs to
be done and in the order I want to do it in. As summer approaches, I list some
fun summer activities I want us all to experience. I create lists of post ideas
for this here blog. I keep an ongoing list of daily things that I need to do,
like pay bills, call back the credit card company that’s been calling me for
days, schedule service for my car, find a dance class for Mia to start
attending, order more make-up (I’m running low), etc. Girls, I can’t tell you
just how helpful my list-making has proven to be in keeping me more organized.
I’d be a hot, lost mess without them. I’ve got so many thoughts buzzing around
in my head, jotting them down on paper allows for me to let those thoughts go<i>and </i>helps
me address each one accordingly. It’s pretty satisfying, crossing off each item
I’ve listed as I accomplish it. I feel more productive at the end of the day.
But on the flip-side, they can also serve to be some in-your-face proof of how <i>un</i>productive
the day may have been because no items were crossed off. Bottom line, lists
help to organize your thoughts, days, weeks and months as well as help to keep
you accountable for getting [stuff] done.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">12) Don’t half-ass your way through life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Oh,
my lovelies. Should you two turn into “half-assers”, you’ll never hear the end
of it from myself and from Grandma Ceci! So do yourselves the favor of doing
things thoroughly the first time, if for nothing more than to get your mom and
Grandma off your back! But in all seriousness, cutting corners and half-assing
anything will only bring you right back to the beginning, just to do it all
over again later. You’ll end up doing <i>more </i>work in the end
rather than just taking the extra step or two to get things done right the
first time around. Laziness is so unattractive and gets you nowhere, fast. Life
will be so much better if you don’t waste your time doing things over. It
really says something about your character when you take pride in your work and
in how you approach both big and small tasks. And this attitude also applies to
relationships whether it be with your family, friends, boyfriends or husbands.
Every relationship takes work and I guarantee you that doing the bare minimum
when it comes to nurturing these relationships will cause each of them to fail.
You’ll actually see a trend of failure in many aspects of life if you don’t
give everything your best efforts. Always ask yourself, “Am I half-assing it?”
Doing so will serve as a challenge to yourself to take the extra step, extend
your reach and surpass your own expectations for yourself.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">13) You are more than
just your looks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">This
particular lesson, makes me cringe. As I stare at your innocent little faces in
the pictures above, I can’t help but to feel a sinking sensation in my stomach
because I know that as you grow, the world will begin to chip away at that
innocence, and at your pure happiness in just existing. Right now, neither of
you have a true care in the world, nothing to stress about, no reason to doubt
yourselves, no reason to feel insignificant or judged. You’ve never been
ridiculed, mocked, teased or used. Right now, life consists of playing with toy
trains and planes, giving hugs and kisses, riding your bike, taking naps,
eating healthy foods, drinking enough water, swimming pool fun, playdates with
friends, park visits, building up the courage to head down the tall slide,
learning to differentiate between your left and right shoes, learning to eat
solids (for the baby), and learning how to express emotions effectively. Life
is simple and life is good. Nothing that I just mentioned has anything to do
with your appearance. Right now, your looks don’t matter. People are actually
interested in your behaviors, personalities, abilities and the little quirks
that make you unique. But, as you grow older, this will unfortunately shift.
Many people -not all people- will take one look at you and merely be concerned
with your bra size, the length and shape of your legs, your height, your skin
tone and complexion, your clothing, your haircut, the curves of your body and
how much you weigh. You will face pressures to fit into a cookie-cutter idea of
what society considers to be beautiful. Your intelligence, your passions and
interests, the size of your heart, the depth of your soul, your life
experiences, your accomplishments and failures, your kindness and generosity,
your humor and talents…these are the parts of you that make you beautiful.
These are the qualities that will attract the right people into your life.
Anyone who puts your looks above all else, doesn’t </span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">see you</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> at
all. These people aren’t deserving of your time so don’t you dare waste a
minute of it on them. Don’t ever believe that you have to change your
appearance to fit in, be liked or be loved. You are perfect the way you are.
You are deserving, lovable, likable, capable…just the way you are. Please,
don’t waste your youth, your life, being insecure about shit that just doesn’t
matter, in the grand scheme of things. Insecurities serve no other purpose than
to hold you back from living and experiencing life to the fullest, to your
utmost potential. I’m telling you girls, from experience, that you </span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">will </i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">miss
out on a lot of fun, laughter, memories, relationships, challenges and
adventures if you buy into the idea that you’re not skinny or pretty enough.
You are so much more than your looks, and I will </span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">never</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> let a
day go by without reminding you of that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Kuddos to Misty the author of Momista Beginnings <a href="http://momistabeginnings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://momistabeginnings.com/</a></span></div>
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to about 18 months old, pickup on repeating what they hear from their
environment, playmates, from being read to and the like. As toddlers grow and
show interest in expanding their limited vocabulary at around 18 months or older,
adults and teachers could help expand this interest with fun activities.</span></div>
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in mind that when encouraging toddlers to talk, try to be casual about it. At
times, it could be too intimidating when adults insist that a toddler repeat a
word you said. Be patience with the learning process with not so much pressure
and keep it fun so interest isn’t lost.<o:p></o:p><br />
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are some examples of language development activities I have found to encourage
the love of learning in this area: (note – each activity is specific for a
certain age group listed next to the name of the activity)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Puppet Play</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: 18 months –
preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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various puppets from different stores over the years. If you look online, you
can find hand puppets through various educational stores also finger puppets
are fun for this age group. If you search online, see my favorite online stores
list below or use search words like educational materials or catalog for
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educational toys. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Puppet
play for toddlers is an excellent way to teach the little ones how to express
with language. There are various ways you can use the puppets. You can use the
puppets as characters in a favorite story or fairytale or a story made up that
encourages conversation. With the toddler age group, it’s not necessary to have
a theater setup or stage. They lose interest quickly if they are asked to sit
and watch. It works best to encourage them to participate by letting them
choose which puppet they want to use themselves. We just sit in a circle
usually on the floor. They will need help in showing them how to work the
puppet. It’s ok if they can’t open and close the mouth or move other parts of
the puppet. Some might be intimidated by the puppet and just prefer to watch or
use a finger puppet instead. Sometimes I use the puppets while reading a
favorite fairytale. For example: As I am reading, a part will come up for a pig
to speak. I encourage the little one who has the pig puppet to repeat what I
say. The little ones usually do well with just a few words to act the part. I
sometimes say it with them with a voice that might sound like a pig voice. That
gets them laughing. Everyone has a turn when their character comes up in the
story. Puppets can also be used for singing favorite songs like; <i>Old MacDonald Had a Farm</i> as each has a
puppet to mimic the sounds of the animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Memory/Match Game</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: two year - preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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various memory/match type games at toy stores. Find one that shows picture
cards. If you search online, see my favorite online stores below or use search
words like educational materials or catalog for educational toys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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games are simple games of matching pictured cards. These are fun games to
encourage language development and memory as well as social skills with taking
turns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pull out about 20 cards (ten pairs) and mix them up faced down by moving them
around on a toddler table or floor. I spread them out (still faced down) in
even rows. I play with no more than four players. The more players, the more
complicated the game can get for the little ones. Sometimes, I play with them
and sometimes I act as the teacher only. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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they take turns, each one picks two cards and flips them over. Flipping one
card at a time, I point to the picture flipped over and I ask if they know what
the picture is. If not, we all shout it out together. Sort of like the
flashcards as we name each picture. If the two cards do not match (not the same
picture) than we place them back faced down in the same spaces they came from.
If the two cards match, then the one that found the cards could keep them by
their side. Sometimes the little ones want to play with the cards in their own
pile. That’s ok. Let them. It also keeps them entertained while they’re waiting
for their turn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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say out loud whose turn it is. This helps them get the idea of taking turns
while playing a game together. Each has a turn picking the cards to flip over.
Sometimes they get in the habit of picking the same cards they picked last
turn, so encourage them to try other cards by pointing to the other side of the
table. Let them travel around the table or floor so they have a chance to reach
in other areas. With the older toddlers or preschool age, I challenge their memory
skills when we see a card that we saw before from another area, I ask, “I
remember that card. Where was the other card? Can you remember where we saw
it?” This usually gets them thinking. If I’m playing along with them, they get
the idea of how I am finding the matches. The game ends when we run out of
faced down cards, if we are running out of time, or if they are losing
interest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I SPY Books</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: one year -
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variety of I SPY Books online or in bookstores.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
SPY Books are fun ways for little ones to strengthen their language skills by
reading and recognizing letters, shapes, colors, numbers, and counting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Open
the book to a random page and say, “I spy with my little eye something red.”
Then anyone in the group can point to objects that are red. We also name the
items out loud as they repeat what it is. I continue with “I spy with my little
eye something _____.” I try to touch on different areas like a certain letter,
number, or a specific shape. Sometimes I have them count how many items of a
specific color. This game goes on and on until they lose interest. This usually
lasts for about 20 minutes for toddler age group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letter Games</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: 18 months -
preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
Look for a game that has matching letter puzzle pieces (matching upper case to
lower case letters) and shows a picture related to the letter on the opposite
side. Search online; see my favorite online stores below or use search words
like educational materials or catalog for educational toys. My favorite game I
like is <i>Ladybug Letter Game </i>found at <i>Lakeshore<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letter
games are educational yet fun while focusing on language development. To focus
on letter recognition, I grab a set of five letters at a time. I separate the
upper case letters from the lower case letters. I place all the cards with
pictures side up on the table or floor. I mix them up by moving them around. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As
they take turns, each one picks a half picture and tries to match it with the
other half. With help, he will try each piece until one fits. Once the other
half is matched, we look at the picture. The toddler is encouraged to name the
picture. We all shout out the name together. Then we flip the matched picture
over to shout out what the letter is. I flip it back over to the picture and
sound out the first letter. For example if the picture is “dog” than I sound
out “D” “dah” for dog. Then I flip the picture back again to the letter side
and point to the “D” and sound it out again. Automatically they mimic my sounds
while looking at what I am pointing at. Before the next turn, I grab another letter
set, separate it and add it to the mixed group. Then it’s ready for the next
child’s turn. I do this until we run out of letters or when they start to lose
interest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Logo Memory Match Game <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
two years – preschoolers (Homemade game
idea)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• A word processing program to copy and paste pictures<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Printer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Printer paper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Index cards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Glue<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Laminator or find a local office supply
store that offers laminating services<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Match Game</span></i><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
is a letter/symbol recognition game. Little ones recognize the logos as
familiar symbols that they see all the time around the house, when they are
shopping with family, and when they are driven around town. The <i>Logo Memory Match Game</i> takes it a step
further by helping them recognize the letters in the logos. Through research,
it has been found that little ones as young as one recognize these logos from
what they see on a regular basis. This game gives one of many opportunities to
have exposure to meaningful uses of letters and print awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here’s
how you can create this game:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Lookup logos of stores, food items, restaurants,
that is familiar to the little one’s environment from home, and when they are
out and about with family. Copy and save the pictures of the logos on a word
processing program. Adjust the picture to fit the size of a small index card.
If the logo doesn’t have the letters included in the logo sign, then add the
name in large font next to the logo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My
suggestion is to search for at least 20 logos to help expand their letter
recognition from their environment. Once you have found enough logos and made
them fit the size of an index card, you are ready for the next step. Print them
out in color twice. You will need two of each logo for the match game. Cut out
each logo and glue them on the blank side of small index cards. Now, the next
step is up to you in how you want to preserve the cards. I went to a local
office supply store and had them laminate each card for me. Laminating keeps the
cards in good condition, to prevent the little ones from tearing, bending, or
writing on the cards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How
to play:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
Just like the Memory/Match game suggested in this above, I pull out about 10
cards (five pairs) and mix them up faced down by moving them around on a
toddler table or floor. I spread them out (still faced down) in even rows. I
play with no more than four players. The more players, the more complicated the
game can get for the little ones. Sometimes, I play with them and sometimes I
act as the teacher only.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As
they take turns, each one picks two cards and flips them over. Flipping one
card at a time, I point to the picture flipped over and I ask if they know what
the picture is. If not, we all shout it out together. Sort of like the
flashcards as we name each picture. Then I ask if they can find one of the
letters on the logos. If the two cards do not match (not the same picture) than
we place them faced down in the same spaces they came from. If the two cards
match, then the one that found the cards could keep them by their side.
Sometimes the little ones want to play with the cards in their own pile. That’s
ok. Let them. It also keeps them entertained while they are waiting for their
turn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
say out loud whose turn it is. This helps them get the idea of taking turns
while playing a game together. Each has a turn picking the cards to flip over.
Sometimes they get in the habit of picking the same cards they picked last
turn, so encourage them to try other cards by pointing to the other side of the
table. Let them travel around the table or floor so they have a chance to reach
in other areas. With the older toddlers or preschool age, I challenge their
memory skills when we see a card that we saw before from another area, I ask,
“I remember that card. Where was the other card? Can you remember where we saw
it?” This usually gets them thinking. If I’m playing along with them, they get
the idea of how I am finding the matches. The game ends when we run out of
faced down cards, if we are running out of time, or if they are losing
interest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Signage on walls</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> for all ages to view (homemade Idea)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• A word processing program to copy and paste
pictures<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Printer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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store that offers laminating services<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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similar to the language development idea of the Logo Match Game mentioned
above. I laminate larger versions of the logos and stick them on the walls in
my child care room. The little ones love to point out the signs on the walls. It
gives opportunities to challenge their knowledge of what they recognize in
terms of letters. Do they recognize what store it’s from? Do they recognize the
letters next to the sign? You would be amazed how much they already recognize
because they are so used to seeing these signs when they are out and about with
their family. Before, they only recognized them as a symbol and now they
realize the letters also. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have created a stop sign, traffic light sign, and railroad sign as well. They
like to pretend they are traveling and play red light/green light.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
two year – preschoolers (Homemade Idea)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Empty cereal boxes (preferably cereal boxes
that your child recognizes)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Pen or pencil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cereal
box puzzles is another unique way to help little ones recognize letters in
every day products they might see around their house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here’s
how you create the puzzles: Cut out the front side of the cereal box. Turn the
cut out face down on a table. Draw lines downward and across making six
squares. Then change the lines into waves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
waves are the shapes of the puzzle pieces. Once you are satisfied with the
shapes of the puzzle pieces, you are ready for the next step. Cut out the
pieces following the wavy lines. You have now created a puzzle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How
to play: </span></u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mix
up the cut outs and help the little one place the pieces in their right places.
I would let them put the puzzle together one playmate at a time. It can be too
confusing if two or three are doing the puzzle at the same time. As he/she is
putting the puzzle together, point to the letters on the cereal front to help
him/her recognize the letters. Once the puzzle is put together, more than
likely the cereal box front will be recognized.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Felt Board or Flannel Board
for nursery rhymes and storybook telling
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two year – preschoolers (homemade idea)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• A stiff backing or board to the size you
want – some board ideas are cardboard, artist canvases found in art supply
stores, cork board, or billboard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Smaller backing - You can also make smaller
ones for little ones to play on their own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Felt or flannel for background - get enough
to cover the board and add a couple of inches for room to wrap over the edges. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Some type of adhesive to stick felt or flannel
onto the backing/board – I used a spray adhesive for multi-purpose surfaces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on the board is to use a staple gun on the back fabric<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Find extra felt or flannel material to
create the characters needed for storytelling or nursery rhymes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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board and felt cut outs to go along with the nursery rhyme song: <i>Five Little Speckled Frogs</i>. You can get
creative in making different characters that go with favorite children books or
a variety of nursery rhyme songs. The little ones as well as the preschool age
children love to use these boards. You can also use the felt board while you
are reading a book to the group. It helps them understand the story and stay
attentive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kaplan
Early Learning Company </span><a href="http://www.kaplanco.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>www.kaplanco.com</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lakeshore
</span><a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>www.lakeshorelearning.com</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toys
R Us </span><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>www.toysrus.com</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It
is my hope that by teaching little ones the love of learning by encouraging
language development that they will grow and develop into confident children
throughout their educational years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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love to listen to music while playing. Quoted from the National Association for
the Education of Young Children, “Children are natural musicians, and exposure
to music during the early years enhances the learning process by promoting
language development, creativity, coordination, and social interaction. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can play an important role in incorporating music and movement into a child’s
life.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“It
isn't necessary to play an instrument well or sing in tune to help young
children appreciate musical sounds, and they should not be encumbered with the
need to meet performance goals. In fact, music play (whether recorded or live)
can be an enjoyable, developmentally appropriate activity regardless of musical
aptitude.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
article takes music appreciation a step further with fun activities to enjoy
with music for toddlers and preschoolers, as well as older age groups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a list of common nursery rhymes that are fun to sing along with this age
group. This is a great opportunity to encourage clapping, tapping, using
fingers, shouting out, making sounds, using their imagination, and all around
being silly. For the lyrics of these songs, simply Google the title.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• If Your Happy and You Know It <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Ring A Round The Rosie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Pat-A-Cake
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Old MacDonald Had A Farm <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Row Row Row Your Boat <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Bingo is His Name-O <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Alphabet Song <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Head Shoulders Knees & Toes <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• The Wheels on the Bus <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Hokey Pokey <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">• Five Little Speckled Frogs Song<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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animal hats at craft shops or costume places. If you search online, use search
words like educational materials or catalog for educational toys. See the
bottom this article for a list of my favorite educational online websites. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will need some music for this. I find all sorts of music in the form of CDs at
our local library in the children’s section as well as downloading online.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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like to do this as a musical activity because the music motivates their
imagination. Pretty much any music for children will do. I bring out hats for
dress up to keep it simple. This way the little ones could crawl, roll, and run
around without a full costume confining them from being active. I like animal
hats, because they could really use their full imagination acting as the animal
they choose to be. Other ideas for hats are fairy tale related hats like
princess, king, queen, or witch. You can collect career related hats like;
dancer, firefighter, nurse, doctor, police, or limo/taxi driver. The little
ones usually, try on most if not all the hats and change their mind after a few
minutes. I might put on a couple of hats myself just to get them motivated in
using their imagination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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along with older age group has a wonderful imagination and love to dress up.
I’ve collected Halloween costumes over the years and purchased dress up outfits
as well. Let them use their imagination and have fun with the outfits. You can
add bracelets and necklaces along with dress up shoes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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find dress up outfits for cheap, check out your local second hand store or
thrift stores. They often have great costumes at good prices a week before
Halloween.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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through various educational stores. See my favorite websites below. Use search
words like educational materials or catalog for educational toys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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instruments for toddlers should be easy for them to use and carry on their own
with no pointy or sharp edges as well as nothing too small to put in their
mouth. The basic supplies of instruments to have around are: a couple of drums,
shakers, bells, even a little toddler size piano can be fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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much any music for children will do. I get them motivated by following me
around the room while holding one of the instruments by either shaking or
banging. I march as if I’m in a parade. The little ones get the idea as they
follow. The little ones take turns as they learn how to share and trade for
another instrument. They don’t need to be in any rhythm, just by the beat of
their own heart and their own imagination. Our room gets loud and full of music
as we have fun expressing our musical abilities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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scarves. Around ten scarves is a good number to have in supply. Different
colors and designs are even better. I’ve collected them over the years. You can
find scarves at garage sales, clothing stores, or at different events. You can
even make some of your own. It’s very simple to make your own. Go to a local
fabric or craft store. Sometimes fabric stores have small rolls of material for
cheap. You can cut out squares and sew hems on the ends to prevent fraying. The
average scarf square usually measures about 12” x 12”. You will need some music for this. I find all
sorts of music in the form of CDs at our local library in the children’s
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can use the scarves in any way you want for this fun activity. What I have done
with the little ones is first spread out all the scarves on a cleared floor. It
works best on the carpet rather than on tile or wood. This is so they won’t
slip when jumping on the scarves. Spread them out next to each other in any
fashion. For instance, spread them out in a circle with maybe some in the
middle as well. While the music is playing, we hop from one square to the next.
For ones that can’t hop yet, encourage stepping from one square to the next.
Then we try different things like stepping backwards, stepping sideways and so
on. As they get bored of this, ask each to grab a scarf or two and wave them in
the air like the wind is catching their scarves. We dance with our scarves
going in circles, twisting, jumping, and running. Then I show them how to dress
up with scarves by attaching the ends to belt loops, shoulder straps, and backs
of their shirt. Then we dance with the scarves attached using our own form of
dance. Afterward, if they are still showing interest, I add a game of color
with the scarves. While throwing up a scarf, we call out the color (or main
color) of the scarf. They love to throw them up to see where they land. This is
a good physical activity as well as appreciation for dance with music.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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music in the form of CDs at our local library in the children’s section as well
as downloading online.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hand out paper plates two for each child. While the music is playing, we clap
the plates together. They usually follow me as I lift the plates up towards the
ceiling (still clapping) and bring the plates down towards my feet. I continue
clapping the plates while reaching to the right and then to the left and then
full circle going from the left to the ceiling to the right and back down to my
feet. I do this several times. This is a good stretching exercise for the
little ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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move on with the using the plates with our imagination. Each time we do the
plate dancing activity it’s always something different as I let the little ones
take the lead. Some of the ideas we have come up with are; butterfly wings
(hold plates on your backside and flap) airplane (hold arms out on your sides
holding plates flat) bird (flap plates on your side) or pat different parts of
your body like head, shoulders, knees, feet, and bottom. Sometimes they would
pretend one of the plates is a skateboard placing one foot on the plate and
pushing off the floor with the other foot. Occasionally they would pretend act
as a train by placing one foot on each plate and scooting across the floor.
Sometimes they would pretend to be a ballerina spinning around with a foot on
one plate. Sometimes they like to sit on the plate and spin around. It’s
amazing how creative they can be with their imagination and a paper plate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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well. You will need some music for this. I find all sorts of music in the form
of CDs at our local library in the children’s section as well as downloading
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Pillows is a toddler version of Musical Chairs.
I lay the pillows in a row right next to each other. Pretty much any
type of children music will do for this activity. I turn on the music and
encourage the little ones to follow me. This activity is led by the little
ones. We walk around the pillows in a circle until someone decides to sit on a
pillow. If they haven’t played this before, and you have walked around the
pillows several times already, go ahead and sit yourself down on a pillow. Then
point to the other pillows to encourage them to sit down, as well. The music
stays on through this activity. At this point you wait to see if one of the
little ones stands up. As soon as that happens, quickly stand up as well. You
can say, “Oh, Ruthie stood up let’s follow her.” This usually gets the others
to follow. There are no hard rules in this activity. Usually whoever stands up
first is the leader and we follow whichever direction the leader goes until one
of the other little ones decides to sit on a pillow. Then you can say, “Oh,
Joey sat on a pillow. Let’s all sit on a pillow. Quick!” After a few rounds,
they will get the idea. It goes faster as the little ones like to sit down just
as quickly as one stands up. The game never really ends until a couple of the
little ones start to lose interest or if the adult gets too exhausted. Then
it’s time for a water break. It’s a good aerobic exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the little one grow and appreciate music through dance and play, they could
take off any direction in music. During their school age years, they might show
an interest in learning how to play an instrument, show an interest in dance,
or even the theater as they expand their appreciation, imagination, and
knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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favorite educational websites for activity materials:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kaplan Early Learning
Company</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.kaplanco.com/">www.kaplanco.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toys R Us</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><a href="file:///C:/Documents/Documents/Precious%20Years%20Consulting%20Service/blog%20topics/Activities/www.toysrus.com"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">www.toysrus.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Discount School Supply </span></b><a href="file:///C:/Documents/Documents/Precious%20Years%20Consulting%20Service/blog%20topics/Activities/www.discountschoolsupply.com"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">www.discountschoolsupply.com</span></a><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2014/02/library-of-childrens-music-18-cds-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Library of Children's Music</a></span><br />
<a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-importance-of-fun-of-learning.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Importance of Fun of Learning Toddler Activities</a><br />
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is my hope that you enjoy musical activities with your little one while they
learn and grow,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for something to play with, whether it means getting into the “no-nos” or
playing with toys in the toy box or playroom. As parents, I’m sure you are
always thinking of something for your little one to do as well as an activity that
challenges his development while he is growing and learn each day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
wrote an article, <a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2014/05/homemade-fine-motor-activities-for.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>“Homemade Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers”</b></a> over a year
ago, which was full of fun and educational ideas you could make at home. This
article includes even more fine motor activities that are fun, educational and
relatively inexpensive. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fine Motor?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">First
I’ll define what fine motor means: Fine motor skills are tasks that utilize the
small muscles of the body like those in the fingers. Toddlers at around a year
of age are usually able to perform fine motor skills like holding a cup,
grasping a spoon, picking up chunks of food and putting small objects into a
larger container. Usually at this age, there is not that much involvement of
the thumb. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As
your child develops closer to the age of two years, his fine motor skills will
increase. These skills include tasks like drawing with a crayon, using a fork
or spoon with more precision and stacking small objects like blocks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Closer
to three and four years of age, children begin to master fine motor skills like
zipping, snapping, buttoning clothing. In addition, drawing and writing skills
show marked improvements. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in mind some of these toys sets can be a choking hazard. Little ones like to
put toys in their mouth. It is important to keep a close eye on them while they
are playing with these toy sets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
activities listed below focus on fine motor skills. It also encourages the
little ones to learn how to share. I let them build to their hearts content and
use their imagination. It’s also an opportunity to count and say what colors
the pieces are.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here is the list of store bought
fine motor activities I find educational and fun for toddlers:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Wooden building blocks</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: 1 ½ - preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
could find wooden building blocks in any toy store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tupperware © shape sorter
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from <i>Tupperware</i>. I’m sure <i>Tupperware</i> still sells it. It’s a ball
with little shapes that fit into its designated slot on the ball. The shapes
fall inside the ball. When all is done and the little wants to play again, the
ball opens up to let the shapes fall out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Shape Sorter box</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: 1 ½ - preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can find a variety shape sorter sets online through sites listed below or in
toy stores.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shape sorter box. The top of the box has a wooden lid with shaped slots and individual
wooden shaped blocks for each slot. After all shaped blocks are placed through
each slot; the lid can be lifted out and replaced to sort the blocks in each
slot again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shopping around for fine motor activities, remember to think, “Small fingers
and toddler age.” Would they be able to work with these toys? Are they easy for
their little fingers to manipulate and connect on their own? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Large Legos</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: 1 ½ - preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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particularly like Legos that are big. Find some that are easy to manipulate
with multiple sizes for the little ones to connect on their own. Also, it’s a
good idea to purchase enough supply for three or four little ones to share.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Building Fun</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Age: preschoolers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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smaller Legos are fun to build and be creative with their imaginations. I
suggest keeping these smaller Legos separate from infants and toddlers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pegs with Pegboards</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> age: 1 ½ - three year <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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found large plastic pegs and cushion like peg boards with holes/slots to stick
the pegs inside. I suggest getting enough supply for the little ones to share.
See if you can get pegs that have an assortment of different colors. The little
ones can get creative with these pegs. They like to stick them in the holes of
the peg boards and pretend it’s a birthday cake. They like to connect them
together and pretend it’s a magical wand or a sword. They like to see how long
the stack can get. Sometimes they like to stick the pegs on their fingers to
pretend they have long figure nails. It’s a fun way to encourage counting and
color recognition. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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blocks are easy to manipulate for little ones fingers. They could get creative
using their imagination. Build a tower, a house, a little town (with help). I
like that they come with little people too. This is another set to help with
color recognition as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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as well as add more going different directions. The little ones like to place them
on the floor and make them spin as well. This is another activity that
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puzzles have slots for the pieces to fit as it’s easy for the little ones to
match the pictures. You can find all kinds of puzzles with the alphabet,
numbers, shapes, farm animals, zoo animals, cars, food and many others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can find carpets or mats like these through various online websites like sites
listed below. Search under carpet road map for kids, learning carpets, or giant
road kids play rug. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is fun for the older group. They could drive little toy cars or “Hot Wheels”
around the little town. They could pretend they are taking a trip, driving
around town to meet friends, or going to the store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to” when shopping around. These are great to use on the refrigerator or a
magnetic board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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coloring or making marks. They don’t have the paper wrapped around them either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ready to use the smaller crayons with more variety of colors. You can collect a
variety of coloring books as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is another fun way to encourage fine motor skills for the older group. They
might need help in putting the tracks together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kaplan
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lakeshore
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toys
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Some
signs to observe while deciding when your little one is ready to wean that
morning nap are:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
he is struggling with going down for the night or if he wakes up too early in
the morning</span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
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the afternoon naps are cut short when your little one wakes up after only 30 minutes
to an hour</span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
the pattern is consistent, then it’s more than likely a sign that your little
one is ready to wean from two naps a day to one long afternoon nap a day. I
find it helps to discourage sleepiness in the morning hours with something to
eat like a nutritious fruit and cracker snack around the same time he used to
have morning naps. Also you can include activities to keep him stimulated until
after lunch time. This might take several days to help change his nap routine. I
encourage parents to be consistent. With consistency in the daily routine, the
new morning routine, afternoon naps, and night-time routine should work out
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30 minutes in the morning. You might have to wake him after the 30 minutes so
he will be ready to take a longer nap in the afternoon. If you are interested in
trying this catnap idea, I find it works best to plan the catnap at least 3 to
maybe 4 hours before the afternoon nap. This way he will more than likely be
tired enough and should take a longer nap in the afternoon. Sometime after your
little one turns one year old, he might show signs that he is ready to wean off
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“White
noise machines” have become popular among young parents with little ones. If
you are a new parent, you are more than likely aware of this. If you are a
grandparent or child care provider, this might be new to you. Through my child
care program, parents are educating me on a new method of helping their little
ones lullaby to sleep. </span></div>
<a name='more'></a>This new method not only helps their little ones fall
asleep, but to fall back to sleep when they wake up in the middle of nap or at
night. Some white noise sounds used for little ones, supposedly imitate the
familiar sounds heard while in their mother’s womb. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What
exactly is white noise? How does it help with sleep? White noise is used as a general
description for any type of constant, unchanging background noise. Apparently white
noise blends the external sounds into the overall background noise, so your
little one wouldn’t pay attention to the disruptive noise. The “white noise
machines” come in many forms and varieties and are sold online, at department
stores, and baby supply stores. White noise sounds can be downloaded online as
well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Why
are parents drawn to a “white noise machine”? I have to admit that the idea of
creating more noise in a little one’s bedroom seemed odd to me. Shouldn’t they
have a quiet space to sleep? However, it does help tune out or mask unwanted
outside noise that could disrupt a little one’s nap or night-time sleep. Some
of these unwanted disruptive noises could be; dog barking, a lawnmower running
in the neighborhood, traffic, another baby crying, or other noises in the home.
Parents like to use the familiar sounds babies heard while in their mother’s womb.
These familiar sounds could be like a sound of whirling wind, rainfall, ocean
waves, or a heartbeat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What
I have been using instead of spending money on a “white noise machine” is my
little iPod. I downloaded ocean sounds from iTunes into my iPod for a little
over one dollar. I connect my iPod to a sound system and setup the playlist for
ocean sounds. During naptime, it plays over and over until I turn it off. I
notice the little ones go down for nap quicker and sleep longer. What a
blessing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
do have a thought, being that this is new to me. How does a child wean from depending
on a “white noise machine” for sleep? Or is this a method that sticks with them
for most of their lives? </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 8.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Comments are welcome.</span>Do my readers use a “white noise
machine” for a little one’s sleep or even for adults in the household? You are
welcome to share what has worked, didn’t work, or any comment on the topic of
sleeping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here
are some related articles on this topic:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-magic-of-choices-vrs-struggling.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Magic of Choices vrs. Struggling with Power Play?</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2015/03/routines-for-toddlers-and-infants-are.html#more" target="_blank"> </a></span></b></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2015/03/routines-for-toddlers-and-infants-are.html#more" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Routines for Toddlers and Infants? Are they important?</span></a></span></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sweet
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W<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">ishing
all Mother’s and Grandmother’s a well-deserved Happy Mother’s Day. Cherish this
magical day as you celebrate with your family and relatives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here
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<a name='more'></a><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">M
is for the many special Memories,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">O
is cuz there's Only One of you,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">T
is for the Tenderness with children,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">H
is for the Helpful things you do,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">E
is for Every silly game and story,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">R
is for these compliments you rate. </span></div>
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them all together you get . . . MOTHER.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Guess
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">From
one Mother & Grandmother to you,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you ever wonder what the
appropriate age is to introduce your little one to coloring with crayons? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Depending
on the interest of your little one, some might show interest as early as 10
months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Coloring
is another way of strengthening your little ones fine motor skills.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
found crayons that work great for this age. They are called “Finger Crayons”(pictured above).
Sold online through <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kaplan Early Learning</i>
@ <a href="http://www.kaplanco.com/">www.kaplanco.com</a> I have not seen these
sold in regular stores. </span></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-highlight: yellow;">Please note that you will need to
keep a close eye on your little one with crayons. They will try to put them in
their months due to their natural curiosity.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You can also find regular
crayons in the “Jumbo” size in stores that sell craft supplies. These are great
for toddler age group. I suggest finding ones that don’t have paper wrapped around
them. Toddlers like to tear the paper off. This can also become a choking
hazard. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Also,
I’m always looking for pages to use for coloring. I found a wonderful website
that has all sorts of coloring pages that can be downloaded for printing. Go to
<a href="http://www.twistynoodle.com/">www.twistynoodle.com</a> It’s free!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For
first timers, I like to tape down the coloring page with masking tape on either
their highchair tray or on a toddler table. I suggest using a surface that is
easy to wipe off the crayon marks. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Clorox</i>
wipes are handy for cleanups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here are more related fine motor activities:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2015/01/crafts-and-art-projects-with-toddlers.html" target="_blank">Crafts and Art Projects with Toddlers and Preschoolers</a> </span></li>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2014/04/exploring-with-sensory-tables-for.html" target="_blank">Exploring with Sensory Tables for Outdoor Play</a> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2014/05/homemade-fine-motor-activities-for.html" target="_blank">Homemade Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers</a> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://preciousyearsblogger.blogspot.com/2014/04/scissor-cutting-with-toddlers.html" target="_blank">Scissor Cutting with Toddlers</a> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Happy
coloring!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is
your toddler showing signs of boredom? Does your toddler consistently get into
the “no-no” areas of the house? Toddlers are naturally curious about their
world while absorbing new cause and effect knowledge from play. Here is a list
of fun activities to help strengthen your toddler’s large/gross motor
development and inspire his natural curiosity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Why
are these types of activities important for toddlers? Large motor or gross
motor activities are intended to help develop the abilities required in order to
control the large muscles of the body for walking, running, sitting, crawling,
and other activities.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sock Throw or Sock Toss</span></u></b></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
one year- preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
about 5 or 6 pairs of adult size socks & a plastic low to the floor laundry
basket</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Take
each pair of socks and roll them up with the openings on the outside. Take the
opening of the outer sock and pull opening over the pair while tucking the pair
inside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There
are various ways you can play “Sock Throw”. One way is to place the laundry basket
in a corner and line up the toddlers a few feet back. Everyone can randomly try
to toss the socks into the basket. Another way is to have one push the laundry
basket around the floor while the others try to make the basket by tossing the
socks as the basket is moving. Each can take turns pushing the basket while the
others try to make the basket.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ball Chase</span></u></b></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
one year - preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
multiple balls all different sizes (the more the better)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
can be setup indoors or outdoors. I move or put away all other toys to have
plenty of space. Line up the balls all in a row. Have the toddlers stand on one
side of the row of balls (sometimes we hold hands). Count to three out loud,
charge after the balls and kick them around. Make it a game to keep the balls
on the floor. Remind the toddlers not to pick up the balls. Say something like,
“Try to get my ball.” And they will chase you around. Generally, they will
follow what you are doing. Show them how you can kick backwards or kicking a
ball into another ball. If they start to slow down or lose interest, start over
again. Set up the balls in a row and count to three. They love to help set up.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pillow Mountain</span></u></b></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
one year – three year</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
big cushion like bean bag chair, extra pillows about 3 or 4 and a large blanket
or comforter</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
suggest to play this game on carpet or a large rug for cushion</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Clear
the floor of toys for a wide open space. Set the big cushion or bean bag chair
in the center of the room. Take the extra pillows and lean them around the
sides of the big cushion. Take the large blanket and spread it across the
pillow formation. Tuck the ends and sides of the blanket underneath the
pillows. You now have a “Pillow Mountain”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Let
them climb up on the mountain and roll down. For safety purposes, it’s my
suggestion to set some boundaries for this age group. For instance,
discouraging them from standing on the top of the mountain as this can be
dangerous when others are jumping on. I remind them to sit or lay down and roll
off so the others can play too. If they want to run and jump, remind them to
take turns to prevent crashing into someone coming from another direction.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Flashlight Chase</span></u></b></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
one year – two year</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> <span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
one flashlight medium size and clear space to run around</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Close
blinds and/or curtains. Turn lights out. If too dark let a little light in from
the window.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">With
the flashlight shining on the floor say “Get the light.” The second they reach
for the light, quickly move the light to a different direction. I usually add
sound effects like, “doop” or “beep” when I move the light. Ask them “Where did
it go?” They’ll get the idea and find it fun to chase the light around the
room. If they get bored, shine the light on their feet and move the light as
they move their feet. This always gets them laughing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Another idea is act like
the shining light is a ball. Kick the shining light with your feet, move the
light through the room, and up the wall. I add the sound effect of a bouncing
ball like, “boing . . boing.” Usually the toddlers will try to reach for it. I
bring the light back down and make it bounce until it lands in front of someone
else’s feet. I ask if they want to kick the light. Name objects the light is
shining on to strengthen their language skills. Use your imagination with this
game.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Firefly Tag</span></u></b></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A
chase game with a new twist. This is fun for Preschool age</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
flashlight, paper cup, and pushpin</span></li>
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a pushpin, poke holes in the bottom of a paper cup to create a simple insect
shape, then set the cup over the lens of a flashlight. Shine the light on the
wall or floor of a dim room; moving the beam so that the insect looks like it's
flying. Now encourage the children to "catch it". Once they get the
hang of it and you're comfortable giving them the flashlight, switch roles and
encourage the children to take turns.</span></div>
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one year – three year</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
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long rope or jump rope around 15’ to 20’</span></li>
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you have a couple of teens or adults to help, get each person to grab each end
of the rope. Pull the rope tight and flat on the floor. If you don’t have help,
tie or tuck the ends under heavy furniture to keep it tight. Make sure there is
plenty of room on each side of the rope for the little ones to run around. </span></div>
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object of this game is to understand the concept of balance, over, under,
across, sideways, and backwards. I make it fun by encouraging them to use their
imagination. </span></div>
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like to start off with the concept of balance by walking along the rope as if
I’m walking a tight rope while I’m holding my arms out like an airplane. The
little ones naturally follow me as I say, “I’m an airplane.” I do it several
times as they learn how to place their feet and balance with their arms out
simply by following me. Some fall over but I show them how my arms keep me from
falling. I’ll go slow the first few times and then go faster a couple more
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the concept of over, I start jumping over the rope as I say, “I’m a bunny
rabbit.” They usually follow me or go ahead of me. They usually start giggling
at this point. You could ask them what animal they are; monkey, kangaroo, frog
or anything they come up with? Any animal that hops would work great. We hop over
the rope and go back over the other way several times. Then I start jumping
over the rope backwards. This is challenging for the little ones, but usually
the three year olds or older figure it out. Then I start jumping sideways as if
I’m playing jump rope but in slow motion. This too can be challenging, but it’s
good for them to try.</span></div>
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the concept of across, I ask them what animal they want to be; cat, dog, lion,
bear or anything they imagine to be? Any four legged animal would work great.
We get down on our hands and knees and crawl across the rope making our animal
sounds. We continue to go back over the other way several times. I end the idea
of across by rolling across the floor and rope. Yes, I roll along with them. It
wouldn’t be as fun if the adult isn’t being silly with them.</span></div>
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to expand their imagination, I make it more fun by taking one end of the rope
as I wiggle the rope to make waves. They can be small waves or large waves. I
usually start off with small waves. I tell them we are at the beach. One side
of the rope is sand and the other side of the rope is the ocean water. The rope
turned into waves. Encourage them to jump over the waves. When they jump over
they could pretend they are swimming in the water. Then they could jump into
the sand side. While they are doing this, I’m making the sound of waves. When
they start to lose interest, the rope could turn into a snake. (I’m still
wiggling the rope but in a slower motion). Tell the little ones to try to step
over or jump over without touching the snake. While they are doing this, I’m
making the sound of a snake. Another idea for the concept of under is to turn
the rope into an imaginary cave. Lift the one end of the rope up, and encourage
them to see what is inside the cave. There could be a bear. Oh my! Once they
crawl under or inside, I make a bear sound. Usually, they quickly crawl back
out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s
all just fun and doesn’t have to be perfect. The main thing is they are
learning something new while getting the physical exercise.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
1 ½ - preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
I purchased a collapsible tunnel online</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Note:
The sides are see-through with a mesh type of material. You can find tunnels
for toddler age in toy stores or by looking up online through various
educational stores. Use search words like: educational materials or catalog for
educational toys.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tunnel
play is very simple. I let the little ones take a lead in whatever they want to
do with the tunnel. I set a few safety boundaries like: no shoes, no toys
inside tunnel except balls or stuffed animals, no jumping on top of the tunnel,
and the tunnel must stay on the floor. All other toys are put away and the
tunnel stays in an open area that gives a distance away from walls, stairs, and
any furniture that have sharp corners or edges. It’s also a good idea to place
the tunnel on carpet or soft flooring. These rules are suggested for safety
reasons.</span></div>
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little ones like to sit inside and roll. They like to roll balls back and forth
from one end to the other. They like to chase each other and pretend they are
animals in a cave. Tunnel play is excellent for developing cooperative play and
great for muscle development. It can be useful to stimulate the imagination for
creative playtime.</span></div>
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1 ½ - preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
small bean bags. Have enough bags for each child and you as well</span></li>
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Bag Toss is another simple game to help the little ones with their large motor
skills. I encourage imagination in this game. The bean bags can suddenly turn
into a hot potato by tossing it up as if it was too hot to hold. I shout out,
“Hot potato”. The little ones typically mimic what I do. The older ones might
try to catch it after tossing. </span></div>
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bean bag could be used for naming parts of their body. Place the bean bag on
your head as you say, “Put it on your head”. Again they naturally try to mimic
me. The little ones will struggle with keeping it on their heads. So I will
help them. Then I do the same by placing my bean bag on other parts of my body
like my shoulder, elbow, arm, hand and feet. I name parts of the body as I go.
I encourage the older toddlers to try to walk with the bean bag on their head
or by placing a bean bag on top of their feet.</span></div>
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I encourage using their imagination even further by pretending they are an
animal of their choice. I place the bean bag on their back while crawling on
their hands and knees. They always like it when I get down on my hands and
knees. I always end up with all the bean bags on my back as I try to crawl away
from them. This game always turns into lots of giggles.</span></div>
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1 ½<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
a miniature set of bowling pins (numbered 1 to 10 if preferred) and any size
ball. Or homemade “puffs” container pins</span></li>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5690532190387639384" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5690532190387639384" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5690532190387639384" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
set up the pins from 1 to 10 the same way a bowling alley would. I show the
little ones different ways they can roll, throw, kick or drop the ball into the
pins. From just a couple of feet away, they could roll the ball on the floor
from between their legs, roll the ball like normal with one hand, throw the
ball at the pins, kick the ball towards the pins or simply walk up to the pins
and drop the ball. They learn to take turns and step out of the way while their
playmate is taking a turn. This is a good game to practice coordination. I
don’t keep score, as it’s all just fun. After a few tries, I let them set up
the pins anyway they want and try again.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
1 ½<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
a small (approximately 5 to 6 feet) parachute with primary colors and handles
sold online under educational supplies or materials</span></li>
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spread the parachute out flat on the floor (or grass for outdoors). I encourage
the little ones to grab hold of a handle. When all have found a handle, I start
shaking the parachute up and down and side to side as the little ones follow.
Then I lift the parachute up while encouraging the others to do the same and
down as they follow my direction. I repeat this several times. This is a fun
way for the little ones to learn “up” and “down”. Usually by this time one of
them starts to crawl under the parachute then the others usually follow. While
they are under the parachute I continue to lift the parachute up and down.
Sometimes, I’ll challenge the older ones by asking them to touch a certain
color and then while I am lifting the parachute up and down we shout out the
color. Then I’ll ask to touch another color and repeat the same. Sometimes, one
will crawl out and want to reach for a handle again. If they are all out from
under the parachute, I will lay the parachute out flat again. I encourage the
little ones to grab hold of a handle, again. This time I encourage them to
follow me as we go around in a circle while still holding on to the handles
(this works best with the older ones). Another fun way to play with the
parachute is to get the little ones to line up outside of the parachute while
an older one or an adult holds onto the opposite sides of the parachute. When
we lift up the parachute we encourage the little ones to run under and through
the parachute to the other side before we lower the parachute to the floor or
grass. Then we do it again as we lift the parachute up.</span></div>
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two year – preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></li>
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places to hide and a group of two or more</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A
toddler/preschool version of “Hide and Go Seek” goes like this. If they haven’t
played before or if it’s been awhile, then I first get them to hide with help
and encourage them to stay there. At this time, I count in a corner hiding my
eyes (I usually only count up to five, slowly). They either climb out of their
hiding place before I find them or stay there giggling. When I turn around after
counting and see them, I say, “Found you!” After a couple of times, they get
the idea. This is a fun way to practice counting. I ask, “Who wants to count?”
I bring the counter to a corner and show how to cover his eyes. While the
counter is hiding eyes, I help the other little ones find a place to hide.
While they are hiding, I quickly get back to the counter to make sure there is
no peeking and help him count to five out loud. Again the others will more than
likely climb out before we are done. But, that’s ok because it’s just for fun.
When we are done counting, we look for the others and say, “Found you!” Then
it’s someone else’s turn to count and I repeat what I suggested above. If one
of the older ones is counting without my help, I help the others hide and then
I find a place for me to hide. They always think it’s funny that Miss Iva is
hiding and usually the whole group finds me all at once. When they find me, I
stand up and say, “Found you” along with them.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
two year – preschooler</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twister®</i> game. You can find this
game through any toy store that sells board games</span></li>
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toddler/preschool version of the Twister® game is simple. This game focuses on
colors. I spread out the mat on the floor and clear toys and obstacles away for
the area to prevent tripping. The little ones take turns with the spinner. I
help the one spinning the spinner and when the hand on the spinner stops on a
color, I ask the little ones what color it is pointing to. For example if it lands
on blue, we shout out “blue.” I ask them to point out blue on the mat. Then we
run through the blue row of circles on the mat. I continue that routine letting
everyone have a turn spinning the spinner. Then I change it to make it more
fun. We spin, call the color, and then see if it lands on a hand or a foot. If
it lands on a yellow circle next to the corner of the hand, I ask them to find
a yellow circle and place their hand on them. At times I need to help them with
this. It doesn’t matter if it’s their left of right hand. It’s not necessary
for them to stay on the mat, either. We continue to spin, shouting the colors,
and placing our hands or feet on the colors. They have even more fun when I
join in with them.</span></div>
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one year – preschoolers</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
Yoga activity cards for children or preschool yoga cards</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Note:
You can find yoga activities focused on toddler/preschool age in toy stores or
by looking up online through various educational stores. Use search words like:
educational materials or catalog for educational toys</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
activity focuses on stretching the large muscles while having fun imitating the
child and image on the cards. Find a place to display one card at a time or
hold the card up yourself. I personally like to display it on a wall so I can
join in with the little ones. For instance, let’s say I display the card with
the turtle showing the child crawling like a turtle, I would say, “Look, a
turtle, let’s follow what the little boy is doing.” I would get down on the
floor and the little ones usually follow. I usually go through all the cards
and focus on each animal imitation for a couple of minutes. This activity has
proven to be a healthy exercise for the little ones as well as the adult in
charge.</span></div>
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large motor activities with blog links to check out:</span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Found
on site “Little Family Fun” @ </span><a href="http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/04/physical-activity-cube.html?m=1"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">www.littlefamilyfun.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
one year – preschoolers +</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Courier New";"> </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
a cube size box, white card stock = 6 squares, Sharpie marker, clear packing
tape and newspaper</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“To
get a little more physical activity into our days, I made this exercise cube
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Found
on site “PBS Parents” @ </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/http;/www.pbs.org/parents/adventures-in-learning/2013/11/connect-the-letter-maze/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">www.pbs.org</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
two years – preschoolers +</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><br />
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painters tape, Sharpie marker and toy cars</span></li>
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this site “Hands On As We Grow” @ </span><a href="http://handsonaswegrow.com/counting-activity-a-maze-of-numbers/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">http://handsonaswegrow.com </span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age:
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials:
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08099825231046231501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690532190387639384.post-67442247991476488692015-03-21T16:49:00.001-07:002015-03-21T16:49:09.741-07:00Routines for Toddlers and Infants? Are they important?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Yes,
routines are important for this age group.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9ML-7UZD9VD3VmWlLResaQYATWNdhW87MDnsHaJ-vP5e0Ew3_wCFv03lPiXUlQNbJzIbNSboyPlHsffTfN9NKu9GtW-ED2grfySRK2a8GKIHMrdFi_5uAecTTNcl9ZPF9fusZ2SIsOfJ/s1600/routine+night-time.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9ML-7UZD9VD3VmWlLResaQYATWNdhW87MDnsHaJ-vP5e0Ew3_wCFv03lPiXUlQNbJzIbNSboyPlHsffTfN9NKu9GtW-ED2grfySRK2a8GKIHMrdFi_5uAecTTNcl9ZPF9fusZ2SIsOfJ/s1600/routine+night-time.gif" height="87" width="320" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Should my routine for my
toddler or infant match my child care routine?<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Not
necessarily. In fact, it would be almost impossible to match your little one’s
child care routine to your home routine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
you think about it, in comparing child care verses your home, there are a few
differences. Some of those differences are: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">noise
level </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">space
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">setup
of furniture </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">ratio
of playmates </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">boundaries
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">attachments
to your little one’s favorite things </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">the
natural bonding with Mommy & Daddy and siblings </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">parenting
style</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
might have noticed how your little one behaves differently at home, compared to
how he behaves in child care. When your little one is at home with you, he may
transition to what I like to call “home mode”. The opposite happens when he is
in child care, as he may transition to what I like to call “child care” mode. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">With
my own experience, in my child care setup, I would figure out a routine that
works for each little one. Many times, parents have expressed that, when they
try to duplicate the same routine at home, they haven’t been as successful.
This is normal and I completely understand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">However,
I would like to express how a routine is important even at home. While he is in
the “home mode”, together you can figure out a routine that works for him. Some
kind of routine on a daily basis is important. Why is this important? Here are
some benefits:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">minimize
temper tantrums and maximize improved behavior</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">helps
them feel more secure as they anticipate what to expect of their day</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">your
flow of the day gets easier</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">minimize
some of the stresses of the day</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">as
they grow up, they will become self-sufficient, more confident</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">to
influence the structure, health, and emotional climate of families</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">makes
a difference when it comes to positive outcomes, like academic success and
emotional well-being</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For
toddlers and older children, if anything, try to create a routine around the
same time frames for feeding, naps, and bedtime. For instance, if you wanted to
go out together with family shopping, you may have a more enjoyable time with
your little one, when you know he’s been fed and had his nap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Some
behavioral issues might come up that may cause some conflict in the child care
environment. This is when it’s a good idea to keep an open communication about
what type of adjustment in the routine at home, can help ease the conflict in
child care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hope you find this helpful,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new";">Is Everyone Ready? Potty
Training in 10 Days</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If everyone
involved is ready for potty training, make sure you have supplies ready. Here
is a list of supplies to have:</span></div>
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for rewards</span></div>
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(if your toddler likes to post and show off the stickers)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Potty
seat with attachment for big potty</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Training
underwear/pants </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Plastic
covers over the underwear (about three or four)</span> L<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">essens the mess on your furniture, carpet or
floor if an accident happens</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Extra
change of clothes</span></div>
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fitting pants or shorts (so your toddler can pull up and down)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Books
to read</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Flushable
wipes (regular wipes will clog your toilet)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Large
zip lock bags</span></div>
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gloves</span></div>
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for flooring (Find a good carpet cleaner that sanitizes and deodorizes and/or a
good floor cleaner that is meant specific for your type of flooring) </span></div>
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specific for your couch or furniture</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In my child
care program, I have my potty seat attached to the big potty. I make sure I
have floor cleaner ready for messes (stored out of reach). If your toddler is
in a child care program, I suggest talking to the child care provider about
what signs of readiness your toddler has been showing so far. Ask about their
potty training policy. Share with everyone involved if there is a particular
phrase or word to say when your child goes to the potty. Here is the process I
follow in my child care program during the 10 day trial period: (Your child
care might have a different routine)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Iva’s routine
for potty training (in her program):</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Day 1</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
should start on a Monday or the first day of the week your toddler is normally
in care or at home. If he is usually part-time in a child care program, you can
either arrange a full week schedule at home with your toddler or arrange a full
week schedule in child care during this potty training process. This suggested
process can be done at home, or in his child care program. If a full week
schedule is inconvenient, do the best you can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When your toddler is ready to start his day on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“Day 1”</b> or when your toddler arrives at
child care, you or your child care provider can change his outfit to get ready
for potty training. I usually have him wear a t-shirt or a top with underwear,
a plastic underwear cover and socks if it’s cold. The child care program might
have a different policy for what he can wear during potty training. But when
you are at home, you have the flexibility to let your toddler wear limited
clothing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For the first day, I suggest to take your toddler every 30 to
40 minutes (after he has eaten or drank) to the potty using a word or phrase he
is familiar with. In my child care program, I have a potty seat attachment on
the toilet already to go. I help him up onto the seat. I offer books to look
at. This helps him to relax, so if he needs to go pee or poops, it will come
naturally. You can sit nearby for encouragement. I would only have him sit on
the potty seat for up to 5 minutes. If he went pee or poops in the potty with
dry underwear, you can give a sticker as a reward along with big praises. Let him
pick out the sticker as the toddler age group is all about making her/her own choices. If
nothing happened, I would still give a sticker and praise for the effort of
trying. Your toddler might like the idea of keeping a little chart on the
refrigerator to add stickers to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If an accident happens, don’t make a big deal out of it. I
repeat: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Don’t make a big deal out of it.
Try to keep this experience positive.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You can keep your own log. Write down what happened. What
was successful and what wasn’t successful. Was there an accident? Did he pee in
potty? What phrase or word did you use when walking to the potty? It’s a good
idea to communicate with the others involved about how often you walked to the
potty, how many accidents, what worked, and what didn’t work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">day 2</b>, you can
decide if he can go longer periods between potty trips. If in day 1, he was dry
and didn’t go very often on the potty or didn’t have very many accidents, then
you might wait until every hour before you take him to the potty. Also, you can
decide if it’s necessary to use a plastic underwear cover or not. The cover
lessens the mess on your furniture, carpet or floor if an accident happens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">By <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">day 3</b>, you
will generally know how often your toddler needs to go potty and what word or
phrase works for him. Remember, if an accident happens, don’t make a big deal
out of it. Try to keep this experience positive. Have him sit on the potty to
see if he needs to go more while you quickly clean up the mess on the floor for
sanitary purposes. This is especially if you have other little ones wondering
around. You will need to clean his wet areas with flushable wipes and change
him into a clean set of clothes. Disposable gloves are handy to have if you
have a real mess to deal with. The soiled clothes can be placed in the laundry
area. If your toddler is at grandma’s house or away from home, the care giver
can keep the wet clothes in a large Ziploc bag and store it out of reach until
your toddler goes home. These messy accidents do happen, but messes will be
minimal as he gets use to his new routine and going potty. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">By <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">day 5</b>, your toddler
should be ready to wear pants, shorts, or a skirt with the underwear underneath
with no more plastic cover. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">By <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">day 10</b> (or
sometimes sooner), you and your child care provider can decide if your toddler
is ready to continue with potty training. It could be that there were too many
accidents, or more than one accident a day after a few days. It could be that
everyone involved wasn’t ready. It could be that he was too fearful. If signs
show that your toddler is not ready, it’s ok to hold off and go back to wearing
diapers or pull-ups. You can wait until a month or two or when he shows signs
of readiness. Don’t fret over this. The “trial” period is meant for trying and
seeing if your toddler is ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If your toddler goes pass 10 days successfully with only a
few accidents, <b>AWESOME!</b> You can now continue with the potty training. At this
point you can encourage your toddler to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">tell
you</b> if he needs to go potty. This is a switch from you telling him that
it’s time to go potty, to your toddler telling you when he needs to go. You can
stretch the periods between potty trips up to two hours to see if he will tell
you. By this time, after 10 days, usually toddlers start to recognize the
feeling when they need to go potty. This might mean a few more accidents, but
usually toddlers get tired of the accidents and eventually learn to pay
attention to their bodily functions. Lots of times this means if he shouts out
“potty” you will have to drop everything and run with him to the potty. Toddlers
generally like to wait until the very last minute. You can continue with the stickers
until he very rarely has accidents and he tells you when he has to go to the
potty on a regular basis. It’s a good idea to take him to the potty before and
after naptime, because by this time he is usually ready to nap without a diaper
or pull-up. However, you will more likely need to continue with the diaper or
pull-up overnight until you notice your child is dry when he wakes up in the
morning on a regular basis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Happy potty training . . . hope my suggestions will help
minimize frustration and maximize success!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "freestyle script"; font-size: 36.0pt;">*Iva</span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<![endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Indications of When Your Toddler is Ready & Potty Training Expectations </span></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is your toddler ready? Read
the list below to help make that decision:</span></b>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">he
remains dry for longer periods of time</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">he
tells you he is wet or needs the diaper changed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">he
can pull clothes down and up</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">he
shows strong interest </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">he
has good language development as he will need to tell you if he needs to go</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Indications that you the parent(s) and child care provider
are ready:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
had an opportunity to introduce </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">the potty to your toddler at home, first.
Letting him explore and play with it, letting him sit down with or without
pants on etc. The port-a-potty is first introduced and gradually used as an
attachment on the toilet seat. (No pressure introducing only)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Have
your toddler try cloth training underwear/pants with plastic cover (optional) a
week before starting at child care. This is so he will feel comfortable wearing
them in child care. The plastic covers may not be necessary if he is usually
dry for a long period of time (three to four hours).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Your
toddler is willing to go on the “big potty” (toilet) with a training seat
attachment. Practice this at home. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #6aa84f; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Note for providers:</span></b>
The Arizona Department of Health Services does not allow port-a-potties in
child care; however, your state may have different regulations regarding potty
training.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Both
the parent(s) and your toddler are willing to go without diapers or pull-ups
for 10 days. (Nap-time and night-time can be an exception) This might mean
staying home with your toddler more often than usual for this trail period.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Have
supplies ready: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">a) Potty seat attached on
toilet seat (one might be supplied in child care). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">b)
Ample amount of training underwear/pants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">c)
Ample amount of plastic covers (if necessary) </span></div>
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This is so your toddler could pull down and up clothes by himself. </span></div>
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parent(s) do not know of any major changes in your toddler’s routine in the
next couple of months like moving, traveling, parent(s) or provider out of
town, new baby etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Potty training
should be a positive experience. It should take only a short period of time, if
your toddler is ready. Potty training is as individual as learning to walk.
There is no right age by which all should be using the toilet. I find it best
to wait until around age 2 and after your toddler practiced at home a couple
months before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s my
suggestion to try potty training with your toddler for 10 days. If he is in
child care, sit with your child care provider to ask what her policy is and if
she is willing to try a 10 day trail period. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If your
toddler shows no interest, is fearful, or has too many accidents, he can always
go back to wearing diapers or pull-ups until you (and your provider) decide
together that your toddler is ready to try again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here is a list
of helpful hints in ways you and your provider can work together to minimize
frustration and maximize success. Of course, encourage your toddler, and
continue the process at home.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Have
your toddler wear loose fitting clothing he could manage independently, such as
elastic waist pants that are easy to pull up and down. It might not be a good
idea to dress him in overalls or T-shirts with snaps between legs. Dresses are
also not a good idea because your toddler would have a difficult time seeing in
order to pull down underwear/pants. For the first few days in child care, the
provider could have him wear just the training underwear/pants and plastic
cover along with a top or shirt.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bring
an ample supply of training underwear/pants and plastic covers (if necessary).</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bring
a set of extra clothes, socks and if possible an extra pair of shoes. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Have
your toddler start wearing underwear with plastic cover at home for a little
while each day the week before he starts training at child care.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s
best to be consistent in continuing potty training at home having your toddler
wear underwear rather than diapers or pull-ups. Pull-ups are similar to diapers
and it might confuse your toddler. It's my suggestion to use Pull-ups during nap-time if you
are concerned about wetting. If you feel it is necessary, have him wear a
pull-up or diaper at night.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Communicate
with your child care provider what word phrases work like; “Let’s go potty
now,” (or whatever term you find works). It’s suggested to take your toddler
to the potty every 30-45 minutes the first week and maybe go longer durations in the second
week. If your toddler is staying dry after a couple of weeks, change it up and
encourage him to tell you when he needs to go potty. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
find it works best to have your toddler sit at the potty for no more than 5
minutes. It’s a good idea to have some fun books for him to look at while
waiting nearby. Looking at books might help him to relax. (Boys usually start off with
sitting until he is tall enough to stand)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
suggest to use flushable wipes which are sold at grocery stores or anywhere that
toiletries are sold</span></div>
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always encourage hand washing after the use of the potty.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toddlers
love rewards like stickers for their efforts.</span></div>
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~ Next steps if everyone involved is ready for the fun process of potty training in 10 days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I hope my suggestions will help minimize frustration
and maximize success with potty training,</span></div>
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