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Children learn through play. As your child becomes increasingly interested in more advanced toys, you can make some fun things for him to play with. Not all of his toys need to be store bought. They just need to be safe and stimulating. Your toddler might even be able to help you make something new! Parents and caregivers should play with their children and encorage active learning. When playing, it is best to let him lead the way. After playing for a while your child's way, show him how to something another way. Show him how to combine toys to make playtime more fun. Your child may become aftraid of the dark and may stop playing in his room alone.

Your child is interested in small things. Bugs, pebbles, crumbs and other small items are fun for her. Your child can stoop and stand back up agian. Sometimes your child will drop things just to have you pick them up for her. If you are not careful, this will soon turn into a game that she loves!

Your child can let you know when she wants something and is beginning to increase her vocabulary. He likes to make sounds and might scream to let you know just how powerful his voice can be. He inititates games and will bring you books or toys that he enjoys.

By fourteen months, you will have to limit the amount of television your toddler watches. The television should not be used as a babysitter and the programs she watches should be monitored. Watching the television does not give your toddler a chance to explore and develop muscles.

A child this age is mobile and curious! Take special precautions to prevent poisoning. Everyday items can be poisonous if a child were to consume them. Colognes, cleaners, spices,garden plants, and lots of other items are dangerous. Keeping a clean and clutter free home can help eliminate hazards. Keep the number of the poison control center posted at each phone in case of an emergency.

Discipline can be hard, but it is an important part of parenting. Disciplining your child is important to help them grow into responsible adults. By fourteen months, your child already has developed a close bond with you. He knows that you love him and he trusts you. During the second year of life, toddlers want to please their parents by completing simple instructions. Your child will also begin to mimic your behaviors. Set your rules and stick to them. When your child is misbehaving, pull them aside and remind them of the rules.

Developmental Milestones - 14 Months Old


Physical

• Can walk well
• Climbs stairs with help
• Slides backwards down the stairs
• Can stoop and stand again
• Likes to dance

Intellectual

• Spends a lot of time staring at objects
• Enjoys playing with other people
• Likes putting sounds together
• Learns new words
• Tries hard to be understood

Emotional

• Does not like being alone
• May be afraid of the dark
• May scream to show power

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride on toys
• Music
• Push toys
• Blocks
• Building materials
• Stacking materials
• Shape sorters
• Simple art supplies
• Balls
• Small climbing structures
• Rocking horse

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mommy-2b - Friday, 20 Nov
When are ya'll thinking about potty training your little ones? This is my first kid so I dont know what to expect...

donyak - Friday, 20 Nov
I agree Judi - I always say 'my plan is...' but I do what I can on my end but am happy how things work out. I had a mc before Ava but sometimes I think, how can I be upset about it bc then we wouldn't have Ava...who has been just LAUGHING all the time btw. SOOO cute

mgmommy - Friday, 20 Nov
Judi, you are so right! We weren't planning on trying until March, but God has other plans and found out yesterday we have a surprise on the way! Penny will get over the vacuum eventually. Maybe try leaving it out so she can get familiar with it??

judi - Friday, 20 Nov
As for planned pregnancies, I don't believe in too much planning. These things happen when they are meant to be and not if they are not. Only two of our six were at all planned, and it was a case of stop using contraception and see what happens. The first took nearly a year. I think if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. He seems to have a Way of planning for you, most of the time.

judi - Friday, 20 Nov
Wow, I wish Penny would get to that. Perhaps I should try vacuuming again today (while the family are home to help if needed). I'd just about given up on ever vacuuming again! But I guess there is Hope. :) She's had a few grumpy days and yesterday had lots of dirty diapers and a slight rash, after a night of waking like 6 times during the night, so .. again... I'm thinking teething??

nik - Friday, 20 Nov
Kailey just got over that too!!! Hooray for our babies! Now she tries to help though....

mgmommy - Friday, 20 Nov
Yay Munchkin! Michael just got over the vacuum too! Vacuuming whenever you want does make life a lot easier!! lol

munchkinsmommie - Friday, 20 Nov
We had a breakthrough today. Madison was not afraid of the vacuum. No tears no screaming in fear. YEAH!!!I now can vacuum without holding her or waiting until someone is home to hold her. It is crazy how things like this can make Mommy's day!!!!LOL

bumpage - Friday, 20 Nov
Dave would have ne pregnant now if he could! I have hospital on Monday so that's a no. He actualy confessed he knew I was pregnant as he 'may have left a deposit behind' just to shee what would happen! I said it must be nice to plan a pregnancy! ALthough I think sometimes there can be too much planning and never actually getting round to it.

debsandgrace - Friday, 20 Nov
Our first was a complete surprise!We planned our second and third. Planning for Grace was so much more exciting than the second, think its because of the age gap plus we are way more financially secure this time round. I would LOVE to start TTC now but DH dosent want any more :(

lilli1317 - Friday, 20 Nov
Wyatt was planned and we had plans to get pregnant in May 2010. My husband is dying for another one because he loves Wyatt so much. We talked recently and realized that May is just way too soon. I love Wyatt to death and would love to have another one just like him but realistically, 2 is a LOT different than one! I am not ready to have to divide my time between 2 yet. And we both work full-time so I feel like having another one would give less time to them individually. Too much thinking I know, everything will always work out! Oh and Wyatt got weighed today... 27lbs 12oz! He is a solid boy! 75th for weight still and over 100 for height!

donyak - Friday, 20 Nov
Ava was planned and we are planning to ttc again in april. Dh would have me pregnant by now but I would like about 2.5 years or more between and I don't want to have it during the holidays. I actually would like more time between but with time off work and age and wanting 3 it wouldn't be the best for us.

mgmommy - Friday, 20 Nov
Thanks everyone! It's finally starting to sink in. The new baby will be here a month or so before Michael turns 2 - YIKES! Moment - LOL, I am not so good with the timeouts either, why do they always have to make us laugh when they are getting in to trouble?! Kristy, Glad you're back!!! :)

munchkinsmommie - Thursday, 19 Nov
Kristy-Madison had a grumpy day this week. I have no idea what was going on there. She had major fits over everything that day. Everything I tried to fix her she did not want. She got some yogourt of the fridge, she was trying to open it herself. Once I got it opened to give to her, she had a fit. On the floor screaming and crying. Finally I got her to eat a grilled cheese sandwich. The next day she was back to old self not sure what was going on.

~-~Kristy~-~ - Thursday, 19 Nov
Feel free to add me as a friend anyone. I lost my list when my account evaporated. I am so cheesed about it too. I will add my details when Grace isn't as wingy.

momentfrozenintime - Thursday, 19 Nov
This sounds so dumb, but Colin was a huge surprise to us. I can't wait to be at the point where we can plan for a child and get pregnant. I don't want another child right now, but I am so excited to plan! I just gotta be patient. Congrats, mgmommy!

~-~Kristy~-~ - Thursday, 19 Nov
Hey all I got a new name. Close to the last one. Congrats mg and Isaac. Grace is grumpier than a banshee today. I don't know if shes sick or teething or what. I haven't slept well in 3 nights (2 of them because of her so something must be up)... I dunno what to do with her.

momentfrozenintime - Thursday, 19 Nov
Ok, I just have a chance to get on real quick, but I thought I'd let you guys know that I just tried time out, and I think he would have gotten the point until I just cracked up.. he is just too cute for me to punish haha

brandyboo - Thursday, 19 Nov
congrats mgmommy! thts exciting!!!

debsandgrace - Thursday, 19 Nov
Grace was weighed today she now weighs 20lb 15oz. Her new words are drink, look, some, eese(please) and down. We have an inglenook fireplace that has a seating area at the side of the open fireplace. We made it a rule that Grace wouldnt be allowed up there so that when we start to light the fire, she already knows that its out of bounds. Anyway suddenly this wk Grace is constantly getting up into it and we keep saying 'down' to her before picking up off the fireplace so now she gets up onto it smiles at us and says 'down.' Little minx LOL We have now started to ignore her instead but she looks so cute standing there grinning and shouting 'down'

debsandgrace - Thursday, 19 Nov
DonyaK- Wow just look at her climb! Graces legs are too short for her to climb thank god! mgmommy- Congrats to you and your family! Izzyandme- Way to go Issac! Now the fun really begins! Mummysboy- Glad that Ossain is back to his old self!

bumpage - Thursday, 19 Nov
Mgmommy congratulations even though it's a surprise xx Heidi was too x. Izzyandme way to go Issac running soon x

Cailet - Thursday, 19 Nov
Congrats mgmommy!

munchkinsmommie - Thursday, 19 Nov
I had thought about getting Madison a kitchen for Christmas but she does not play with the one at our playgroup. I was glad that I could see if she was interested at first before buying it. She did flip out about this baby at the store today. It crawls(motion activated)All the babies started crawling when we walked by. She laughed and squealed. So Santa will getting one for Madison.

judi - Thursday, 19 Nov
I'm still breastfeeding Penny, too. That little kitchen set looks great. I wonder if we'd have space for one. :) Penny has a musical piano keyboard thing that she LOVES and when Jason was little he had one of those soft chairs and he just about lived in the thing, but my girls never liked them particularly.

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