Declutter your toddler’s life, and put everything in order as you introduce your little person to orderly living, because chaos and clutter are probably the last things that you want your kid associated with. A little bit of discipline doesn’t hurt. In fact it may even be necessary to be a perfectly functioning positive citizen, so start your toddler early by incorporating some healthy and positive routines that will help not only your toddler but also you and your schedule.
You should never try to turn your tiny humans into mindless minions, even if you think that feels more practical because you need someone to fetch things for you every now and then. In fact, you should see that during the implementation of your routines you can add more creativity into your mini me’s daily routines as you introduce him or her into a life of happiness, success, and balance.
The toddler years are practically when the very foundation of your little humans’ cognitive, emotional, and social intelligence develop. So, you should never just leave them hanging around. Self-discovery may be a fun and adventurous process, but it can be harmful in many ways, both physically and mentally, or even emotionally.
And because of this we must be cautious during these toddler stages when our little astronauts and tiny ninjas start learning to walk and talk as this is a crucial and stressful time when your littles ones finally take off.
You probably are living in a comfortable routine of your own right now, or maybe at least before you got a curious minion or two running around your surroundings. If you already have a functional routine, all you need to do is add your toddler’s needs and must haves into it. Keep it as balanced as possible, especially if you are new to this. Don’t stress too much. Try it and if it works go with it, and if it doesn’t try something else. Of course, beforehand, you should think about your tiny humans safety and security.
The bottom line is, even if you don’t incorporate a routine of some sort into your toddler’s daily dos, your toddler will still probably develop his or her own. So better to incorporate those healthy and creative dos while things are still not yet that complicated.
Do some research on what great routines for toddlers should be, like maybe that perfect time to eat a delicious healthy breakfast or maybe even a bedtime story. Simple as it is, it still will be an essential part of your toddler’s growth and development.
Routines can still be fun, but just make sure to keep them lively and energetic. Remember it is up to you to find out what fits best and is beneficial for your little minion.
I had the tremendous fortune of previewing this book and being coached by the authors when my daughter was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 14 months old. We actually had fun incorporating the creative activities into our daily lives. Along with therapy, these techniques undoubtedly contributed to my daughter’s amazing progress. Reading this book is like having these four leading consultants guiding you in your home every step of the way! –Stephanie S., parent Fantastic! The book provides key information about typical developmental milestones from birth through toddlerhood, and is chock full of clever games and activities to make learning fun. –Wendy L. Stone, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Washington; Director, Research on Early Autism Detection and Intervention (READi) Lab I will recommend this book to all the parents I work with. It is just what you need if you are worried about your infant’s or toddler’s development. The chapters are bursting with easy-to-implement games and activities, embedded in daily routines, that could help any child. –Sally Ozonoff, PhD, coauthor of A Parent’s Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition A marvelous, unique resource that fills an important need. This book is filled with practical and helpful advice and activities that parents ca f8 n readily use when developmental delays are suspected. It enables you to take active steps to facilitate your child’s development. –Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Autism This clearly written, extremely user-friendly book will be invaluable to parents. It contains a plethora of ingenious ideas that you can incorporate into your everyday routines to enhance and expand your young child’s learning. –Katarzyna Chawarska, PhD, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine
Thank you so much for taking an interest in my book Talk, Play, And Read With Me Mommy. I really appreciate all of your support, positive words, and inspiring feedback. It is exciting to hear that you found my book to be practical and halpful and that you will be recoommending my book to other parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Thank you again!!