Toddlers totally have a mind of their own, which is probably something you?ve figured out by now. You may also notice that they understand everything you say, even if they?re still speaking their own gibberish language. And while they?re more than happy to, say, come to you for a snack or play a game, they?ll likely run the other way when you say it?s bedtime. (Expect that to last for the next six or seven years.)
16-month-old development & milestones
Sharing is caring
Egocentric little toddlers don?t usually like to share. Shocking, right" But it?s a good idea to start teaching these important skills as early as you can before their ?mine? attitude gets out of hand. You can start the conversation by being a role model (practise sharing and taking turns with them), using descriptive praise when they share (?Did you see Amber?s smile when you shared your doll with her"?) and?hot tip?using the timer on your phone (when it rings, have them pass the toy they?re playing with to their little buddy). Baby babble
Who?s guilty of sounding like an itty-bitty baby when talking to their toddler" It turns out that ?parentese,? which means talking to wee ones using both adult language and baby talk, isn?t doing your kid any favours. They?re at the stage where they?re learning how to build a vocabulary. Words like ?num-num? may sound adorable to you, but remember, itty-bitty ears are listening.
Mealtime misery
We?re going to be honest: Dinnertime (and breakfast and lunc...