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The second year of life has alot in store for your toddler. He is moving from babyhood to childhood. It is important to give your child the love, support, patience, encouragement and guidance that he needs. Toddlers are a challenge and at times, he may test your patience. Continue to set rules and enforce them. Soon your child will learn his limits.

You might notice that your child has developed new fears. This is normal and should pass when she sees that there is really nothing to be afraid of. Some children are afraid of separation, change, inanimate obects, animals and imaginary creatures. If you subjected your child to these types of objects from a young age, she may not show fear. Respect her fears and gently tell her there is nothing to be afraid of.

Because your baby is probably standing and walking well, he does not like any type of restraint. Occasionally, there are times that he may need to be in a playpen for safety. Your baby is beginning to do things for attention and likes when you clap or acknowledge her cuteness. At this point, she is beginning to adjust to babysitters but she is still afraid of strangers. She will empty the contents out of anything that you allow her to. She likes to take socks out of drawers, pots out of cabinets, etc. It is very important that you have childproofed your home and made a safe place for your toddler to explore.

Language skills are developing and he will begin saying simple words. Sometimes he gets frustrated if he can not find the words to say. Your child will respond to his name and he will look in the right direction when you ask him where an object is. He has begun to understand the names of objects, foods, people and animals. You might notice that he has a favorite book and will want you to read it over and over.

Your child does like to play alone sometimes, but she really likes to play with you. She likes to hide and have you find her. Some of her favorite toys are push and pull toys, simple ride on toys, pretend play, building materials, crayons and paper, cars and trucks, balls and other bright objects. Providing her a variety of educational toys will encourage her learning. Help her build towers and play imitation games with her.

Sometimes it is hard for babies to give up the bottle or breast. Weaning from the breast or bottle should be done slowly. Many babies want to nurse or drink from a bottle before bed and when they wake up. Do not allow your child to take a bottle or cup to bed with her. By now, she can drink whole milk. Offer her milk in a cup and encourage her to drink from it. She will drink less milk as she is eating more foods. Soon your child will forget about the breast or bottle. Don't offer it if she has moved on.

Developmental Milestones - 13 Months

Physical

• Climbs onto a low step
• Can stand alone
• May walk well
• Puts objects away

Intellectual

• Can hug and kiss
• Likes when people are near
• Enjoys praise and attention
• Is learning simple words
• Can respond when her name is called
• Waves bye bye

Emotional

• Shy with strangers
• Likes other children
• Will adjust to familiar faces

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride-on toys
• Push toys
• Puppets
• Books
• Balls
• Dolls
• Blocks
• Chunky crayons and paper
• Large trucks/cars
• Nesting cup

Comments:

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GabrielsMom7 - 2 minutes ago
I know donya. Guess its just you and I

donyak - 10 minutes ago
It's quiet here

donyak - 25 minutes ago
I'm sorry daisy. Sometimes I feel every effort I make he doesn't really put the same in. Hopefully things will work out.

GabrielsMom7 - 29 minutes ago
nerdy- where in Missouri do you live?

GabrielsMom7 - 39 minutes ago
Sorry to hear that Daisy. I've been to the breaking point too. Sometimes you need some space. I hope things get better.

daisymae - 45 minutes ago
thanks nerdyangel.

nerdyangel84 - 46 minutes ago
Awwww daisy...((((hugs)))) I know the feeling....really I do. I actually left for a week this past summer and was threating a divorce. It was bad...hope it's not that way over there.

GabrielsMom7 - 46 minutes ago
Im good sara and u?

daisymae - 47 minutes ago
Actually feeling a little depressed. DH and I have just not been getting along lately. It's like we just can't get on the same page and it's frustrating. It's like we'll have a good day, and I'll think we're back on track, and then the next day sucks. I'm just so over it right now.

GabrielsMom7 - 52 minutes ago
I was thinking the same thing nerdy... way to quite for 13 months.

sarandoc - 54 minutes ago
Not much chatter in here lately.. How is everyone doing?

nerdyangel84 - 56 minutes ago
daisymae-we have a neighbor who is autistic and some nights he'll be up all night paceing back and forth outside talking VERY loudly to himself. When we first moved in, I was a little freaked out about him, but when he's not having a bad moment (as he calls them) he's SO smart! I don't know why I just told you this, I guess I just thought I needed to share? :) Sammy-I'm glad your appointment went well today...I hope you don't have to go back for anything else. Wow! It's SO quiet in here tonight!

donyak - 1 hours ago
I know exactly what you mean but I appreciate teachers (you) who at least try suggestions. I dont understand why people cant reevaluate situations and try new things but I have also seen teachers constantlyt changing saying it doesnt work with no real chance given. I wish you lived here and we could teach together

daisymae - 1.2 hours ago
There is this girl (who I absolutely adore) who is in 5th grade now. I had her in Kindergarten. She is autistic and, consequently, has some behavior issues. In Kindergarten we used positive reinforcement along with a reward system to help modify her behavior. I just heard a few days ago that now that she's in 5th grade she's doing the same kind of thing (being rewarded for her very seldom good behavior) and I am just wondering, when will the powers that be realize that IT'S NOT WORKING and enlist some consequences instead of rewards for her?

daisymae - 1.3 hours ago
Donya, the meeting went well. Thanks for asking! The only thing is sometimes I get in those meetings and I think (in response to recommendations from the team) sure, I can do that, yeah, that sounds like a great idea! Then I get back to my classroom, aka, the real world..lol, and I realize that it's is sooooo much easier said than done. I'm sure working in special ed. you know what I mean.

jas1987 - 1.4 hours ago
William has straight hair at the front but at the sides and back it's curly, I plan to grow his hair, he has alot already.

donyak - 1.5 hours ago
Daisy - how was your meeting?

jas1987 - 1.5 hours ago
Hi ladies, i have already done William's christmas shopping, I did that back in August when the toy sales were on. I have already bought his summer clothes... So we are all set...

britteybaby - 1.6 hours ago
thanx daisy.. there cute too they have a pic of both the girls on it.. and ill have both the girls sign it too

daisymae - 1.7 hours ago
britteybaby- That's not cheap, that's creative! I think that sounds like a great idea!

daisymae - 1.7 hours ago
Since we just had Brayden's birthday I am having a hard time thinking of a big gift for Christmas. We definitely need to get lots of clothes, pajamas, socks, but as for a big gift, I feel like we got everything for his birthday.

GabrielsMom7 - 1.9 hours ago
Finally ready to settle down... Got Gabriel fed and bathed. Now its time for me to relax with my Miller Chill!! Mmmmmmm...

GabrielsMom7 - 2 hours ago
Britty- Are you not getting my BB Messages?

britty113 - 2.3 hours ago
Blah. Just stuffed my face with chic-fil-a. And got some Christmas shopping done finally.

GabrielsMom7 - 2.3 hours ago
nyc- He gets the curly hair from both of us. I have naturally curly hair that I straighten every day. And DH's was curly before we shaved it all off.

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