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Your toddler is really curious about the world around her! Encourage your child to explore her world. There is so much for her to see, hear, touch, taste, build, knock over, climb on and manipulate. Your quiet baby has become full of energy and she needs you to step up the pace, too. She is probably constantly in the go-crawling, walking and scooting. It can be tiring, but think of all she is learning. Putting your child into a playpen limits opportunities for active learning and it should only be done when necessary.

Parents generally discipline their children in one of two ways: Power control or reasoning control. If you use power control, you take privileges away, use corporal punishment, withholding affection and use force to control your child's behaviors. Parents that use reasoning control usually explain in age appropriate terms why their child should behave a certain way. They choose not to use physical punishments, but instead point out why the child's actions could harm others. Reasoning control generally makes children understand why what they did was wrong and children are usually more likely to cooperate.

Your child probably likes to climb and climb alone. He does not think he needs any help. He can climb up stairs, onto chairs and tables, and he can also climb out of his crib or playpen. He can walk well and may be able to run a little. Your little one can follow simple commands, tell you what they want some of the time and can point to familiar items in a book. Your child is learning about textures, but probably does not like anything sticky.

Your child has become an expert att putting things in her mouth. The bad news is that she often puts objects in her mouth that don't belong there. The good news is that she is continuing to get better at feeding herself. Mealtimes are smoother and she enjoys eating with the family. There is no reason to buy separate foods-she can eat what you eat!

Because you have encountered the accident years, take every opportunity to make your child's environment as safe as possible. Young children don't know how to protect themselves, so it is your job do make sure she is safe.

• Protect your child from falls with stairway gates and window guards.
• Don't leave chairs near open windows or cabinets.
• Cover electrical outlets.
• Keep you child away from hot stoves and heaters.
• Avoid scalds by turning the water heater down to 120 to 130°F. (50-55°C)
• Lock doors that lead to dangerous areas.
• Keep dangerous substances locked up or safety capped.

Developmental Milestones - 15 Months Old

Physical

• Walks well
• Tries to run
• Climbs out of cribs/highchairs
• Climbs up stairs with help
• Enjoys dancing
• Can throw a small ball-still may be crooked

Intellectual

• Can point to body parts
• Can point to simple, familiar objects
• May say 4-5 words
• Can follow simple commands
• May be able to ask for things

Emotional

• Likes attention
• Does not like to compromise
• Recognizes himself in mirrors or pictures
• Recognizes familiar faces in pictures
• Does not like to play alone

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride on toys
• Musical instruments
• Books
• Balls
• Dolls
• Large cars and trucks
• Shape sorters
• Fake foods
• Doctor`s kits
• Climbing structures
• Block

Comments:

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kristalsfirst - 10.4 hours ago
i agree, h1n1 talk is driving me crazy. Everyones think's their right and their facts are right, and then people trying to show you ur facts are wrong, etc..., Everyone should be able to do what they would like without any judgement. Everyone's LIFE situation is different which may also influence their decision. Bottom line, we all want whats best for our babies and are doing whats best by following your own motherly intuition.

Parkersmommy1 - 10.8 hours ago
Rose: we already had our thanksgiving, last month. My mom cooked for us, but we have a little tradition. If we go to my moms for thanksgiving, they come here for xmas, or vice versa. We're going there for both holidays. Thanksgiving fell on my dads 75th birthday, so we went to celebrate with him.

NoahsMom88 - 11.6 hours ago
Noah is 15 months old today, i can't belive how big my baby is :)

roseplus1 - 11.9 hours ago
I got one...who is cooking for thanksgiving and who is going to someone elses house. I was hoping this year to start a family tradition since DD is old enough...but it may not happen. What are your plans.

sugarcubesandcottoncandy - 12.6 hours ago
Ama : Am with you on this one. I wish we could move to a more pleasant topic.

ama-llama - 17.7 hours ago
Seriously, can we get off this topic? Im sick of hearing, what to me is,mis-informed and skewed information. I don't need to or want to be preached to . An intelligent women should be able to make a decision based on her own findings, whatever that decision may be. This certainly is not the place to do that.

aneila17 - 18.1 hours ago
rosye: this is from the report you posted... not sure if you read this part or not 'The CDC doesn't have an exact count of all H1N1 flu deaths and hospitalizations, but existing reports suggest the infection has caused more than 600 deaths and more than 9,000 hospitalizations since it was first identified in April'

aneila17 - 18.1 hours ago
Did you guys happen to see any of the reports that say that they aren't even testing for H1N1, if you have 'flu like' symptoms they through you in that catagory so there is NO WAY to know how many actually have seasonal flu and h1n1? That's just silly and ridiculous because it is scaring more and more into something they may not have needed.

kricket - Friday, 6 Nov
i dont think thats true?? could be but i read about 40 people per day die of inflenza( in Canada) and about 4 of H1N1. The reason H1N1 is so scary is that it can affect totally healthy young people and cause death, usually deaths from the regular flu are only in the very old and very young, or people who were already sick.

rosye13 - Friday, 6 Nov
I heard it on abc news. I couldn't locate it on their website, but here are two links that state that. They are both credible sources, not heresay. The first is a nurses website. It's http://allnurses.com/pandemic-flu-forum/pediatric-h1n1-deaths-430269.html The second is cbs news, it again states that h1n1 has already killed about what the seasonal flu usually kills in an entire season. It's http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/09/health/main5374851.shtml

07.14.08 - Friday, 6 Nov
rosye13 I don't know where you got that but we've all heard and read different,

rosye13 - Friday, 6 Nov
I don't want to start any conflict but I do want to correct some inaccurate information. As many children as usually die in an entire flu season have already died from the swine flu (quite early in the season). Which according to doctors is quite staggering. It is killing many more than the seasonal flu. I do still think that the majority of people are able to fight it off though and everyone has to make their own decision with what they feel comfortable with. I just also think that people should have accurate information when making their decisions.

phonics - Friday, 6 Nov
I don't get into all the hype with swine flu. I believe if caught early and meds taken you will be fine. I am pregnant and has the swine flu and was fine. Granted it did a number on me and is the worst I have ever felt in my life, but i was fine. I knew something was wrong with me with the chills, sweats, and aches so I went to the doc that weekend. I did not wait for an appointment. Just my opinion, but that shot is way too new for me to trust, but we each have to do what we feel is right. More people die from the regular flu each year than have die from the swine.

jekajoy - Thursday, 5 Nov
Natalie had her 15 month check up today and weighs 21 lb 14 oz and is 31.75 inches :) Got two shots as scheduled but I declined the H1N1 and the flu shot for now. She pretty much stays home. I did, however, get the H1N1 two weeks ago since I am 23 weeks preggo and had no side effects. We had one pregnant lady here in my small town die from the swine flu and they took her baby via csection at 34 weeks. Hope everyone is doing well!

ggfirsttime - Thursday, 5 Nov
after I wrote here yesterday, I learned that there was going to be a drive through clinic (right-everyone waited in their cars vs. out in the cold and were being directed to the tents by officers when it was their turn) in a town close by (15 miles away)--we drove there..after 4 hrs of waiting, we were fortunate to have our son vaccinated. He did great, no swelling, no reactions. Me and my husband did not get the shot as it was for target group: babies/pregnant/adults with chronic problems and they had only limited supply. Even though we would not be turned back, it just didn't feel right getting it ...there might be someone else out there who really needs it..Four weeks from now, we'll battle with his second dose :)

phonics - Thursday, 5 Nov
I just spoke not even an hour ago with a lady who got her daughter the flu shot and her leg swole up really bad nad was red. Not only did they say they had no idea what is wrong, but since there is Mercury in those shots they are not claimng any liability for anything that goes wrong with the flu shot. That sends a red flag to me.

phonics - Thursday, 5 Nov
Raegan is 16 months tomorrow.

phonics - Thursday, 5 Nov
I disagree. Raegan learned really quick that it was NOT OK to hit or bit others. If they hit you and you don't tell them it is wrong then yes they will think it is ok and continue to do it. It is like anything else they are doing wrong. You have to let them know that what they did was not OK. Raegan now knows to stop if she does not want to get popped and she doesn ot hit us at all anymore. SOmetimes she might still bite, but not out of anger though. I think it is her teeth coming in.

kricket - Thursday, 5 Nov
crap Isla is 16mo yesterday guess im writing on the wrong page!

kricket - Thursday, 5 Nov
flu clinics are open here today for kids aged 6mo-5yrs. still havent made up my mind but im leaning towards no. i cant even say why, its just a gut feeling... i would like to get it for myself though, so as not to spread it to either of my babies and be able to take care of them if they did get sick. my husband and my father got the shots last week. both were very sore and my husband even had fever and chills the night after...

kricket - Thursday, 5 Nov
I tell her NO. calmly but in a way she knows i mean business. that usually does nothing so i just ignore her and if possible leave the room or put her in a playpen/crib until shes done fussing. she usually gets the hint after just a few minutes. this happens a few time a day now. Of course if we are in public its really hard to do, i hate her fussing in public so i usually give in to what she wants, i know tis a bad habit but i dont know how to fix it??

rosye13 - Thursday, 5 Nov
kristalsfirst - Yeah, I would say at this point I'm opposed to the hand taps. Of course as a new mom I don't want to criticize anyone's decision because who knows how things will change with time. But at this point I agree that it teaches them that it's okay. In fact, I think any sort of violence in the home is bad. My husband kicked our dog (not hard, just a tap) for jumping up on Gracie the other day. Then yesterday when she was mad, she kicked Gabi :( I was horrified and can't help but think that there's a connection.

kristalsfirst - Wednesday, 4 Nov
reason i dont smack my little ones hands-- short story. I was hittin bradleys hand when he would hit, or when he touched something i said no to a 100 times. Well, he was playing with his truck and it was dinner time so i took the truck away from him and told him dinner. When i took his truck he hit my hand the same way i hit his. I think its cause he knew they are hit toys and i was hittin his hand when he touched stuff he wasnt suppose too so he was being teritorial and hit my hand when i touch something he didnt want me too. Now i try my best to not hit his hand. I tell him NO sternily and if he does it again i pick him up and sit him down away from where he was into trouble and said 'mommy said NO!' he throws a tantrum and sometimes i have to do this a million times but he will eventually get it.

rosye13 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
qqfirsttime - Yeah, we were lucky. Our state started getting them several weeks back. But they're not easy to get. My husband, me, my father, and Gracie got our's two weeks ago. We got to the place over an hour early and still waited a long time. Most of the clinics have anywhere from a 2 - 6 hour line and then sometimes they run out. So after waiting for like 5 hours, they come out and tell everyone that there's no more. Frustrating!

ggfirsttime - Wednesday, 4 Nov
I'm very frustrated about this whole thing...

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