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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

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Snugglebug - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Sarah, you totally should let LJ help you with the laundry. Gavin cracks me up. When we're finished and he slams the door shut, I say, 'Good job!' and he claps his hands. It makes him feel like such a big boy. :) He also loves to help me fix meals. I let him mix ingredients together, sprinkle on seasonings, etc. Of course, I don't let him mess with anything hot, but he loves to watch and help, sometimes a little TOO much. lol! If he doesn't get to help, he'll hang onto my legs and whine, wanting up to watch and help. When he does that, I'll sometimes put him in his highchair, so he can watch from a safe distance. Am I the only one whose child likes to try to eat like the dog? I'll be giving Gavin his snacks and he'll get down on the floor, put his snack on the floor, and try to eat it off the floor. :-/ We try to tell him that it's the doggy's snack, once it hits the floor. When he gets tired of using his fork and spoon, he'll even try to bury his face in his food, when he's eating in his highchair. Silly boy. :) Next thing I know, he'll be barking at the mailman. LOL

emmasmommy7 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
OK girls, its been a while for me..I seem to pop on and off :) I have a question..Em has been sleeping all night for quite a while now, she goes down about 7-7:30 and USED to wake up at about 6;30-7..lately, and I thought it was a phase, but it is a LASTING one..haha..she has been waking up at like FIVE??? WTH?????? Are anyone elsed babies early risers?? That is just an ungodly hour and I refuse to get her up that early! HAHA...

rosye13 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
sarahtook4yearsford - I know! Last week I was about in tears wondering what happened to my sweet angel. I really was upset because I almost felt bad that she was so angry, and I didn't know how to help or make her feel better. I thought that she would be like that until I figured out how to fix it. But this week, she's my happy little peanut again. I guess I just need to have more patience.

rosye13 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
kristy4994 - I wish I could help but I'm not sure what's normal because I didn't get to breastfeed Gracie that long. I had to stop so I could keep my calories for little Gabi. Anyway, having 2 is extremely hard and stressful at times but also so unbelievably great. I love the term 'crazy beautiful life'. I think that best describes it.

Ann-n-Sean - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Maddie did the swiffer sweeper the other day also!! lol I never realized how closely she watches me until she grabbed it from the side of the fridge and started swiffering the floor!! I got pictures of her doing it!!! And this morning, I left the wipes in her reach...usually she just puls all the wipes out and throws em everywhere...this morning I caught her taking out just one wipe and wiping down the coffee tables with it!!! AHAHA I love it!!!

SarahTook4YearsFord - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Well, Kristy, you just stick around, too, then! I saw that someone had given you a hard time about the whole 'Buy my friend's tutus' complaint you had, LOL. Snuggles, you cracked me up when you gave that woman the what for about that. Ha ha! I am LOVING these stories about your kids helping with laundry and mopping. So smart to get those indentured servants taught early--JUST KIDDING! LOL. It's cute when they want to help, seriously. Little John's pretty good about picking stuff up. I am serious, I'd like for him to learn to do things for himself young. I should let him help put things in the dryer like Gavin does--he'll love to slam the door at the end. Rosye, isn't it weird how they can just change like that? I was really worried last week that Little John was becoming a difficult child all of a sudden, after being the easiest, most cheerful little baby boy. This week, he's more cheery than ever! I think the fact that I relaxed a lot has helped. I like the no-ornaments-just-lights idea. I'll bet John will, too. Less crap to get out of the garage.

kristy4994 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Well to be honest I am not exactly 'on the horse' at the moment so I am not super worried in that respect. I guess I just think that maybe since I have been so sick and i am still so underweight that it won't come back... but I want more kids. Do you think I should be worried or is it fairly normal still? How is your wee one BTW? How are you finding raising 2?

rosye13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
kristy4994 - That is one thing I hate about breastfeeding. Most people like that you don't get your period (well, some of us I guess), but I hate it! I am always so stressed that I might be pregnant! I have a 2 month old that I'm breastfeeding and every time I'm tired or sick or anything I start to worry.

kristy4994 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Anyone still waiting for AF? Should I be worried? I am still breastfeeding but she doesn't drink much when she does I don't think.

kristy4994 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Okay I am switching over too... :) I hope you guys don't mind. Grace does the same thing with the laundry LOL. She also unloads the dishwasher and helps me build a fire in the morning (I know it sounds bad). She hands me newspaper to help get it going and blows on it. We have managed to teach her to stay away from it when it's lit so far... I wonder if we could do that with a tree... a tree is a little shinier though. I don't suppose it would be nice to lie and tell her it's hot would it? We have a fake tree that we usually put up, but a really nice tree came down in a windstorm last night and I am contemplating using it or both this year. Nothing like trying to keep her away from 2 trees!

rosye13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Snugglebug - lol. That sounds exactly like Gracie. I think these two would make a good team. We do have a swiffer mop but I never get around to using it because I can't use the broom first. Every time I get it out Gracie takes it and 'sweeps' the kitchen for me :) And I can totally see Gavin making his 'nice pile' of clothes, because Gracie does the same thing!

Snugglebug - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Lol! Gavin does the same thing! He really does like to help with laundry, though. When I'm putting clothes in the dryer, I hand them to him and he puts them in the dryer and closes the door when we're done. He also thinks he's helping me fold them. He pulls out some of his things, puts them in a pile, then pats them, like he's putting them in a nice stack. hahaha! He has to help me load the washer, now, too. He takes the things out of the hamper and hands them to me, or I'll pick him up so he can put them in the washer. If you don't have a Swivel Sweeper or Wetjet mop, you should get them! Gavin LOVES to clean with those. lol!

rosye13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
lol. Gracie's version of helping is unloading all of her drawers and then stuffing the clothes back in. She loves to 'do laundry'. She'll even drag me in there to show me the messed up drawer with sleeves and pant legs hanging out. She's so proud of herself :)

Snugglebug - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Yeah, Gavin can't get hurt by any of the ornaments, but I think it will get rather annoying to have to constantly be picking them up. I have enough toys to pick up all day long, lol! He does pick up after himself some, but not all of it.

rosye13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Snugglebug - I think that's what I'm going to suggest to hubby. Lights only this year. I have enough trouble keeping things out of Gracie's hands as it is, let alone with a tree full of no no's.

momentfrozenintime - Tuesday, 17 Nov
I like you, too, Sarah! haha.... And Colin has slept in his bed the entire night without waking up crying for the past TWO nights!!! All last week, he would wake up and cry in the middle of the night. Usually I would go to him, but I was so exhausted that I just let him cry. The past two nights, though, nothing!! Yay!!

Snugglebug - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Gavin discovered the bulbs for our tree, yesterday. We don't have them on yet, but he insisted on playing with them. This morning, he decided to go bowling in the kitchen with them. Ummm, I'm thinking we may skip the ornaments and just leave the tree with lights only. LOL! Maybe his infatuation with them will pass and we can put them on, then.

Ann-n-Sean - Tuesday, 17 Nov
lol I just re arranged my living room this past weekend so after Thanksgiving we can get a christmas tree and start decorating!! I can't wait..but I am alittle nervous about How maddie is going to be with the all the stuff on the tree!! lol She going to want to grab at everything!!

rosye13 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Evidently we're the cool crowd . . . lol, just kidding. So Gracie has been such a sweetheart this week. The terror that she was last week seems to have disappeared. Maybe she was teething? Or just testing some boundaries? This Mom thing is even harder than I thought sometimes.

SarahTook4YearsFord - Tuesday, 17 Nov
You go ahead and stick with the 15-month-olds' moms, moment. I like you!

momentfrozenintime - Monday, 16 Nov
I know Colin is 14 months, but I think I want to stay with you guys! haha I will just have to switch back and forth!! And my aunt told me when my cousins were little, she would put the tree in the playpen. While it's not as pretty, I think that may be what we do for the sake of my sanity. =)

rosye13 - Monday, 16 Nov
mdbabyno1 - lol. That cracked me up. Not the idiot trying to poke your baby, but the fact that 'Daddy' snuck (is that even a word?) off to the car. He sounds just like Jeff!

mdbabyno1 - Monday, 16 Nov
Getting Adi's blood drawn was an absolute nightmare! The stupid guy tried to take her blood all while she is screaming then he missed her vein, tried it again and missed again. Then he says, 'this is going to be hard b/c she has tiny veins.' He gave us a heat pad to hold on her arm for 10 minutes and we were to try again. Dave was pissed by this time and took her for a walk. 10 minutes later Dave was no where to be found so I had to go on a search for them. Found them at the car ready to go. Daddy was not having that man poke his little girl anymore. So he took her back another day.

rosye13 - Monday, 16 Nov
What?!?! They haven't done that to Gracie yet . . . Oh, I hope we don't have to do that . . . I think I'll be sending Daddy for that one!

Snugglebug - Monday, 16 Nov
There are wickless candles and oils for the smell. ;) They didn't just prick Gavin's finger, they did an all-out blood draw like they do on an adult, IN THE ARM. :(

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