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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

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nickknack04 - Monday, 6 Feb
The beginning of this year has been rough. I lost another baby at 12 weeks making this my 3rd miscarriage. I dont think i could be as good as i am without my Little Logan. The times he wants only me or when he actually lets me hold him to snuggle. Everyday im thankful for him. He is constantly making me laugh and i love it. He is saying more words now as in Want, No, one, two, three(cept he pronounces it tree) I am sorry for samirah in your situation. I hope you find peace soon. I hope each and everyone of you are good.

kathleen112 - Sunday, 27 Nov
Good to hear from you Samira! Glad you're doing well. We've moved over to 14 months if you want to join us over there!

Samirah - Friday, 25 Nov
Hi everyone! I havent been on in ages, the last i posted was a blog when hubby and i split.. We are still separated, I am doing much better (refer to last blog in profile) emotionally still struggling but other than that much much better!! My son is doing exceptionally well also!! He is a strong walker now and I find me laughing at this silly billy almost all the time which is great! because he does things purposely to make me laugh..too cute!! and he say caaar (very weirdly though) but besides for mama baba dada ma pa... car was the next word he said...lol (think because he is spending too much time with my brother figured he would be saying car the next would probably be chicks..LMAO) but i am not complaining I have a free spirited healthy active baby whom I love with all my heart..on my FB Samantharabie01@webmail.co.za (you ladies can invite) I posted his 1st year bday party pics so you ladies can see it there.. Sorry Hopeful with your work situation, but remember God knows best He wont give you a thorn without a rose, also He wont give you a situation you are not ready to face yet!! Be strong... I think thats about it...loving being a single parent (the best thing ever (dont get me wrong it still hurts a bit that my husband and i are separated and i find myself asking myself if i will ever meet another guy and if i am ready to meet that guy and what situation i will end up in then) but i pray and leave everything in God's hands) enjoy your weekend ladies...

hopeful29 - Friday, 25 Nov
come over to the dark side (14 months) we have cookies :)

cupcake83 - Thursday, 24 Nov
Oh and Happy Thanksgiving 2 u!!

cupcake83 - Thursday, 24 Nov
Hopeful big hugs xxxxx Find out and let us know what they say xx Ifu left now would u still recieve a pension? Would the 14 yrs of service still count towards something? Sorry I know nothing about this! You put your daughter first, simple as hun. You're a fantastic parent and role model for Keira - tough choices to make but you'll make the right choices in the long run I'm sure.

kathleen112 - Thursday, 24 Nov
Omg hopeful that really really sucks! That must be the worst part about being in the military, the lack of control. My brother is in the Navy and is away for 6 months out of 12 with a young son. It sucks! I'll keep my fingers crossed that it doesn't happen.

hopeful29 - Thursday, 24 Nov
Happy Thanksgiving!!!! So I'm really down in the dumps lately. Things are going very well doing things on my own. Keira loves her daycare so much and couldn't be happier. She never wants to come home with me at the end of the day! I also see big changes in her she is learning so much. Work well I couldn't have a better job and work for better people. They really take care of me knowing my situation and I think it's probably the one thing in my life that doesn't stress me out. Well I found out yesterday that they want to post me and might make me go up to where my husband is posted. So You'd think I would be doing the happy dance right? Instead I want to ball my eyes out. The job they would put me in is one they would expect me to go away a lot. I have nobody up there. I know family down here never comes to visit etc but if I had to go away for a few weeks I know they would take Keira in during that time. So they expect me to put my house of for sale and keep it spotless with 2 dogs and a baby...sell it move there try and find Keira a daycare with some random stranger she's never met and have a job where both my husband and I are gone all the time and she gets raised by strangers....so I'm at a loss...I don't know what to do. I might have to leave the muilitary and start over in a new career which is scary. This is all I know...what I've done for the past 14 years...and in 6 years I can retire and have a pension. But to start over. And I don't want to go there. There is nothing there except my husband so I'll have zero support. At least I have my friends here etc. I am so tired all the time and now more then ever, I feel like a zombie. I am so sensitive too probably from the lack of sleep. Like writtiing this my eyes are getting watery. I find out for sure tonight what there plan is and if it is that they are forcing me to go I have to make some big decisions for whats best for Keira and I.

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 23 Nov
I know this is an American thing but Happy Thanksgiving to all of you ladies...I am thankful for all of you and the support you've given me in my journey through pregnancy and motherhood. :-)

hopeful29 - Tuesday, 22 Nov
Ruby Congrats she is so perfect! Glad to hear all went well xox

kathleen112 - Monday, 21 Nov
Yay Ruby!!!! Sooo glad the delivery was smooth. Love her name! Can't wait to see pics!!! Xoxo

rubylove - Monday, 21 Nov
Hey girls!My baby girl Rayya was born friday november 18th, we came home yesterday and are doing great!She was 6 lbs 5 oz and 18 inches long.It was a pretty easy labour, didn't even have that many contractions, got to the hospital and was already 6 cm dilated!I did mange to get an epidural at 7cm, which really relaxed me, and I felt like going to sleep.The actual pushing took 10 minutes. thank god all went well. I will post pics soon! Miss u and luv u all! xoxo

kathleen112 - Sunday, 20 Nov
My computer is broken!! Grrr. So this will be short since I'm on my phone. Cupcake--do you have any other details about Ruby's baby?! Love the line about erradicating the idiots from your life, best of luck!! I'm ready to erradicate some POUNDS from my life (weight not English currency lol). Came across some old photosand I've decided status quo is not good enough!!! I'm going on a girls trip in April and want to be 30 lbs lighter when I go...correction, I WILL be 30 lbs lighter!!!! Hopeful--I agree ur SIL needs to give u a damn break. They must not be sensitive to the fact that you're working full time and raising a baby without your husband around!! Just lay off, geez. When do we start bullying everyone into moving over to 14 months? Gulp!! Kash--a new (old) man already?!? Good for you girl. Hope it all works out for you hon. :-) Exclusive--glad to hear all is well!

kashsmommy - Sunday, 20 Nov
Cupcake...you're soo silly lol! Yes, I got him!!! I made the first move! He's not an incredibly aggressive person, he balances me well lmao, so I called him and we hung out that night! It's so funny to me bc he said as soon as he saw my number (he didn't know it) he had a feeling it was me! We've only hung out a few times...he works out of town plus I wanna give us a little time to get reacquainted before to make sure it's what we both really want! I'd hate for Cole to get used to him and it not work out between us! Him and I just fit so well together so I'm soooo excited that he wants it as much as I do. I was worried about trying to date because I have a child, but I kinda put it in my head that if he can't accept Cole then he's not really a man, let alone a man I should be with! I'm sooooo very happy to be getting back to what should be!!! Now, if I could find a job, life would be perfect!

cupcake83 - Sunday, 20 Nov
Ok typing blind ppl!! Sorry I have been away so long! Hopeful - Bless ya chick , sounds like you've been going thru it a bit recently? How are things with u and your hubby now? I do the similar thing to you. If i feel resentful or annoyed at all i just shut down and find it VERY difficult to be affectionate at all. My boyf loves it when i do get lovey dovey. Is this the first time u guys have been separated? I think you should work at maintaining the closeness when he's away. Have you tried writing him a realllllly smushy lovey letter?!!! Old skool snail mail! Don't tell him,let it be a suprise! Tell him all the things u love about him!! Its good cos u don't have to say it face to face but i'll bet it'll make his day and in turn keep him on his best behaviour!! Hope its got a bit better since u posted tho! Kathleen- I saw a counsellor a few yrs ago who told me the same thing about my man not realising there was anything wrong cos i was keeping it all in my head!! Good idea about the regular sex thing. And u know what they say - the more u have it, the more u want it!! ;) Kash- LOL!! You have no idea how big my grin was when i read your post!! LOL!! You got ur man then!!! DETAILS!! Did u contact him or did he u?? How did that convo go??!!! lol!! Ooooo i'm so happy 4 u!! Oh and Hopeful, don't worry about ur SIL giving u shit. You know u weren't being mean or doing it on purpose. I think ur family need to give you a break!! Hey Exclusive - good to hear from u hun. Hope ur feeling well, and baby Cameron! My week has been STRESSFUL. I think i'm gonna try really hard to erradicate the idiots from my life!!

hopeful29 - Sunday, 20 Nov
yahoo!!! congrats Ruby :)

cupcake83 - Sunday, 20 Nov
Ruby had her baby!!!!!!!!!!

216exclusive(BLUE) - Thursday, 17 Nov
hey ladies, its been awhile but Giana is doing so well! she will be 14 months on the 29th and she walks like a champ. She is talking and def coming into her won personality! I am now 27 weeks pregnant with baby CAMERON MICHAEL and he is 2 lbs right now. I hope everyone is doing well! I'm going for a vbac this time and just hope it goes smooth. I still see alot of familiar faces!! I really need to keep in touch more as I am always on here but in the week to week forum.

hopeful29 - Thursday, 17 Nov
I had a rough night last night. I have enough stress in my life so I really don't need added drama. My sister in law had a birthday party last month for her daughter who was turning 3. She is also my god daughter. Anyways my money situation wasn't the best and it's a 2 hour drive one way to get there and the price of gas is crazy right now. So I wrote her an email saying I wanted to go but that I couldn't afford it right now. So she wrote back saying she understood. Well after nov 11th (which I found hard being alone seeing as my brother was killed in afghanistan) so I didn't want to be alone. So that Sat I drove up to visit family for the day. Most of the family had gone to the states to go shopping for the long weekend so they weren't around. Anyways I decided since they'll all be back this weekend that I'd go see everyone (not one of them has come to visit me or Keira since Troy's been gone). I asked DH to send me some money for gas as I don't have the extra money to fork out right now. Anyways on her wall on facebook she put this rude comment about how it's funny how some family can come down 2 weekends in a row after saying they couldn't afford gas and couldn't come for her own god daughters birthday. My daughter doesn't deserve that. OMG I was so hurt/mad cause I have always been there for her and it's not the first time she's burnt me. I just want to call her and tell her off but I'm just gritting me teeth. She really think the world revolves around her. Needless to say I slept like shit.

hopeful29 - Thursday, 17 Nov
LOOK WHO'S BACK BACK AGAIN!!!! KASH! I'm sorry that things with the EX is not the best but I am so happy for you and your old/new boyfriend!!! Also glad to hear you haave such a great support system.OMG I hope Cole is okay. What ever came back from his blood work? And yours as well? I'm having the opposite problem with weight. I eat when I'm stressed so I'm pcking on the pounds...not cool and I hate looking at myself and the fact that nothing fits. Keep saying I'll eat better etc but then I go buy comfort food. Not sure how to get a ggrip on it. Still typing blind here ARGGG

kashsmommy - Wednesday, 16 Nov
Kathleen....you and I are sooooo in the same boat with the sex drive crap!!! I must say things are different now though! One simple kiss from my old/new man and I'm like a freaking dog in heat! I've not had sex with him yet but I cannot wait lol! I've only had sex MAYBE 3 times since I found out I was pregnant almost 2 years ago and every time I felt incredibly disconnected from bd and found myself just suffering through it, so hats off to you and hubs if it's bringing y'all closer! I'm glad to hear it! Get ya freak on lmao!!!

kashsmommy - Wednesday, 16 Nov
Hopeful...sorry it's been so long! Life has been kinda crazy being a single parent, looking for a job, trying to figure out how on earth I'm going to pay my bills, etc. I find I'm coping relatively well with Cole visiting his dad, but I think it's because I've been trying to occupy myself for every second that he's gone. As far as things running smoothly, I'd say it's a day by day kinda thing. Some days he's nice and some days he's just downright spiteful and heartless. He says he spoke to an attorney 3 weeks ago and supposedly he's filed for custody, but I've yet to receive any papers so we'll see! My friends have been SUPER supportive, even had a few volunteer to kick his ass lol, and I've even spent a little time with the man I was put on this earth to love. He and I dated for 3 years and ultimately broke up bc I wanted marriage and kids and at the time he wasn't 'ready'. He hasn't been with anyone since we broke up and he says it's bc he knew I'd be back around when I thought he was ready!!! And let me tell ya...he was absolutely right. We had a long, long talk this past weekend and he says the timing is right this time around and he's not letting me go this time :). We are, of course, taking things VERY slow bc now it's not just me...Cole and I are a package deal. He doesn't seem bothered in the least with the fact that I have a child and after repeatedly asking me to let him meet Cole, I let him. He asked if he could take us to the zoo and we had a blast!!! As stressful as things have been, it's nice to have him around again. On another note, we had to spend 5 hours in the er yesterday for Cole's heart to be monitored! He's fine, but he'd been acting a little strange for a couple days. It's hard to explain, but it was almost like his body was stressing out a little and he was being very quiet. Kinda scary to look at. We follow up with the ped tomorrow so hopefully she says it's nothing to worry about! Well, I'm sure this post is 3 pages long lol! I wonder what's up with those almost teeth?!? Maybe if you fuss at em they'll get out! Did they explain how the dentist will 'help' them along?

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 16 Nov
No I can't!!! I look at Ben now and I'm starting to see a boy instead of a baby...depressing lol.

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 16 Nov
Yay Kathleen I can always depend on you. I haven't checked online cause I prefer not to use credit as I'm trying to pay off my debt right now. I'd sooner use cash. But I guess it is an option. Maybe I'll ask for it as a Christmas gift. I hate that I'm still typing blind my phone is old school sop I have to pay an arm and leg to get on the net. I'm glad that things are going so well for you now. I've never really had that much an issue with sex drive I just hold out on him when I'm pissed which has been a lot lately! Can you believe we are already in the 14 month page in 4 days GULP time is flying!

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 16 Nov
I'm here Hopeful!! I'm trying to type in my phone since this page sucks so bad. Have you tried Amazon.com for the book? That's where I got it (both for the Kindle for me and in paperback form to give as a gift). Glad to hear Troy may be back soon!! And also glad to hear that that is happy news for you. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that once he's back home you guys can work it out. I too had been feeling a bit disconnected from my hubby esp since I have like no sex drive. I made a decision to commit to a regular sex date once a week and it's been really great for our relationship! That might not sound like a lot but when you have no drive it is! Anyway, I like the fact that I know when it's happening and can prepare myself and even get excited for it. Plus, I don't find myself avoiding more casual forms of intimacy like snuggling on the couch or kissing just so that it won't lead to sex. I probably sound like the biggest prude but it is what it is. Anyway, this has been a positive change in my relationship so I thought I'd share! I cont to see a therapist once a week even though the depression has definitely lifted. I love going to therapy!! I'm learning so much about myself and will cont as long as I'm able to. Where is everyone else?! I too would love to hear an update from Kash. And cupcake!!! Oh cuuuupcaaaake!! Where are you darling?!?! I bet Ruby had her baby!!! Or maybe that's just wishful thinking since she sounded so very uncomfortable last update. Come back to us girls!!!

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