Your 18-month-old
There may be days when all that physical energy is more than you can handle. Rather than fight it — after all, you can't do anything to change it — flip on some music, grab your little one, and invent some new dance steps together.
How your life's changing: As your child's "no's" come more frequently, so will your questions about how to discipline her. Set clear limits by telling her what is and is not acceptable behavior. She won't always remember what you've said, but with repetition she'll start getting the idea. And do your best to set a good example; model the kindness, respect, and good manners you'd like to see her demonstrate.
Parent tip: "My husband really involves our son in every little step in the process of getting dressed. He talks to him about putting his head through the neck, and then says, 'Find the armholes. Oh, where are your hands? Pop! There they are! Find the holes for your feet. Now zip the zipper!' and so on. It's like a game now, and our son feels like he's dressing himself." —Marni
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Your 6-year-old
Now we are 6
Now We Are Six is the title of a book of children's poetry by A.A. Milne, the creator of Winnie the Pooh. The title alone makes it a fun book to have on your birthday child's shelf. But this kind of book illustrates some other interesting points about 6-year-olds:
· Sixes love poems because of the word play and repetition.
· They also enjoy nonsense words and onomatopoeia (words that sound like the thing they describe, such as "hiss" or "buzz")....read more
Your social butterfly
Six-year-olds become quite social in their play, drawing friends into their dramas and concocting more elaborate story lines. They're more creative about finding and using props around the house – for example, using blankets to build forts and towels to make capes. It's a good idea to provide lots of prop possibilities and be generous about sharing household items when you can....read more
Growing up
The average 6-year-old is about 42 inches tall and weighs almost 50 pounds. Your child will double that weight by the time he reaches adolescence, and grow to five feet tall or more!
Your child's doctor tracks this growth, of course, but you can help your child develop in a healthy way by serving nutritious food and making sure he gets lots of exercise. Two kinds of measurements to bear in mind: height-weight percentiles and BMI....read more
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Picky eaters
Handling picky eater issues requires the same matter-of-fact, low-pressure strategy that's effective for other behavioral challenges like power struggles and defiance. No arguing, no raised voices. Put the food on the table – healthy options, of course – without dwelling on it.
Try to have at least one thing you think your child will eat, and then let her choose what, and how much, to eat. If it's only bread, so be it....read more
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Unattractive habits
Hair twisting, nail biting, nose picking, and shirt gnawing are just a few of the annoying habits 6-year-olds develop. Your child isn't out to irk you. Such habits are a way of coping with stress. Nagging to stop is actually counterproductive. It only draws negative attention to the habit, making your child more nervous and attached to it....read more
The endless "Why?"
Do you find yourself playing Dr. Phil to your increasingly curious child, fielding questions about tough topics like whether God exists or why some people are fat? Your child is not only curious about abstract issues, she can now articulate such thoughts better....read more
Soothing routines
Structure makes children feel safe. They have something to hold onto amid all the anxiety and know what to expect. "When I get home, I know I'll have a snack, do my homework, and then walk the dog."
You'll also notice how much less fighting there is if you stick with the routines. Kids will understand what needs to get done and when....read more
Expanding your library
What books should be in a good first library? Here are some guidelines:
· Foremost, look for books your child can read comfortably. The general rule: Kids should be able to read a page with no more than five errors. (kena practic nie..)
· Simple readers that repeat words and phrases or that have lots of rhyming words and predictable plots all build confidence. (Example: Dr. Seuss's Beginner Books series.)...read more
Power plays
Getting snared in a power struggle with a 6-year-old can be tough to avoid. He wants control, and he'll fight for it valiantly. Engaging in these tussles with your child is a losing proposition, though. He'll continue to defy, dawdle, ignore, argue – whatever it takes to grab back some control. The more you insist and get upset, the more power he feels. He now knows just what to do to get a rise out of you....read more
Bedtime battles
Even once-reliable sleepers sometimes have trouble going to bed and staying there. All the anxieties of the day can surface the minute your child's head hits the pillow. Should she go to the sleepover even if she's scared to? What will her brother do when he finds out she lost his baseball? Couple this anxiety with her growing body and busy day....read more
Seeing well
Often the early school years are when vision problems first surface. Doctors screen for vision health during pre-school checkups. Teachers also tend to notice when their students have difficulty seeing the board or participating in class activities.
Among the things to watch out for:
· Complaining about being able to read signs or other words at distances
· A lack of interest in reading
· Holding a book very close to the nose...read more
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