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Toddler

Teaching Gentle Hands with Toddlers During Play

Teaching gentle hands to toddlers means showing a safe action while stopping unsafe touch. The phrase is more useful when an adult explains it with a concrete example. "Gentle" by itself may be too abstract during an exciting…

Toddler

Offering Toddlers Two Choices Without Losing the Boundary

Two choices for toddlers can create a manageable way to participate in decisions. The adult decides which options are safe and available; the toddler chooses within that limit. A useful choice is genuine, simple and something…

Toddler

Toddler Cleanup Games That Teach Where Things Belong

Toddler cleanup games work best when the job is visible and small. "Clean the room" can mean very little to a young child. "Put these two cars in the car basket" gives them an action they can start with help.

Toddler

Toddler Transitions: Moving from One Activity to the Next

Toddler transitions can feel difficult when an adult is ready to move on and a child is still absorbed in play. A warning alone may not explain what happens next. Pair a familiar cue with a concrete action your toddler can…

Infants

Observing Baby’s Development Without Turning Play into a Test

Observing baby development can be a way to notice interests and share useful information. A short note about what happened during play is more helpful than a label such as ahead or behind. Your role is to describe, connect and…