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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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hopeful29 - Friday, 30 Dec
Congrats Mfbrown!

mfbrown - Friday, 30 Dec
Hi ladies! Just thought I would check in with you all to see how it is going! Today we just found out that we are preggo with #3! Noelle was March 2009 and Owen was Sept 2010 and now we have another Sept 2012 coming it would appear! Going to get crazy around our house! lol. How has everyone else been?

hopeful29 - Friday, 30 Dec
Ruby sry to hear about the mold but glad you and your kids are happy and you can get some help for those well needed naps!!! Still waiting to hear from you Cupcake as to what your situation is??? Kathleen I agree with you it must be an age thing Keira touches EVERYTHING!!! As for counselling it would be an option just we don't live together so that makes it complicated. Its been difficult with a full house Keira throws tantrums like she never has before, the worst ever, I think cause she knows she can get her way more. Normally i ignore the behaviour but with 2 other people sleeping in the house I have to try and keep her quiet and so she gets her way where as normally I let her go through the tantrum and just not pay attention. So its going to take a lot of adjustment once they leave to get her back in line. Ashlee Keira still has her moment of anxiety as well whenever she is around family/friends she isnt as familiar with. As long as they don't try to force her into a hug or whatever she normally comes around after about 10-15min. If people force talking to her she wants nobody but me and hides her face in my chest.

kathleen112 - Thursday, 29 Dec
RUby--I dont' have time for a proper post but MOLD?!?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! How much more can you take???? LOL!! Well I'm glad at least you have extra help at your bother's house. And YES you deserve a spa day girl, GO!!!! Your description of Ayaana is so dead on, that's how Ben is. He's just sooooooo BUSY these days. Always gotta be touching something he shouldn't touch.

ashleecarter - Thursday, 29 Dec
My daughter's separation anxiety is killing me! The way she acts at family get-togethers when I am sitting in the same room as her, always in her line of vision.. is ridiculous! Is this normal now? I know all kids go through some sort of separation anxiety, but geez! I'm wondering if it is magnified by me breastfeeding her the first year?

rubylove - Wednesday, 28 Dec
ok on another note, I look like shiz these days!!I know I have a newborn,but I just hit an all time low lol I so need a haircut,waxing,eyebrows done.I haven't been out of the house in 2 weeks!!

rubylove - Wednesday, 28 Dec
So the things that have kept me from posting---My sis was in town for 2 weeks, it was great to see her,but we did argue quite a bit the first week,and things smoothed out by week 2 haha we're 7 years apart, so always in a different phase of life, she's this high powered, career oriented chick,and her kids are older now, while I'm the stay at home,baby popping sister LOL arguments are bound to happen right!One day we went out for coffee, with my 2 nieces as well, and I was falling asleep while talking, slurred speech and all lol Anyway we had a lot of fun,I cant wait to hopefully go visit her soon in Dubai!so the 2nd thing that happened is, we found mold in our home!We had it last eyar and it was cleaned up,but we have it a 2nd time,and this time we had someone come check inside the wall,and there is a problem with the exterior wall, which means a huge renovation is needed!I am staying at my bro's place now, because mold is really toxic for children.i cant believe I exposed my newborn to this!Although I miss my place,it is nice being here,my SIL and 2 nieces(21 and 23) have been helping me out with my kids,and kids are happy too, since my 4 yr old luvs her cousins and is getting more attention.I actually get to take naps now hehe.Sometimes I have the baby going crazy for milk, and one in the bathroom waiting for me clean her butt,while little ayaana is off God knows where(Did I mention she's a garbage picker?) it gets pretty crazy, so really happy to have the help right now!Oh yes,ayaana has become a bit of a monster!She's very quiet,but touches everything in the house!I move her away from the garbage and she's putting her finger in the heater,I move her away from there and she's throwing all the clothes out of the drawer,next thing u know she has her sister's underwear on her head LOL she also talks quite a bit, and she takes books and pretends to read, copies her sister haha.any of you having trouble with their eating?She is not eating much at all these days, drives me crazy!I guess it has to do with the 5 teeth that are coming in!she's always biting everything becasue of it.she even bites the rubber inside part of my clothes dryer!she's such a crazy girl lol

rubylove - Wednesday, 28 Dec
Hello ladies!I haven`t posted in awhile, lots going on. awww Cupcake- What were u pissed off about?I suspect guy trouble, cuz for me it's always that!!Hopeful-I'm sorry to hear about DH, but I completely understand how you feel!I hope that things get better, it's so not easy..and sometimes you wonder if it's supposed to be so damn difficult?!I do agree with Kathleen though,always try all options before calling it quits.I could have left DH many times, but figured I should give things another try..and they seem to be better now.The problem i have is that it's hard to let go of things in the past.I don't usually hold grudges, but with him,there's so many unresolved issues..anyway,I really hope things get better for you both as well.

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 28 Dec
Oh no!! What's happening with my ladies?! Cupcake, I want more details as to why you're unhappy love!! And Hopeful, I'm really sorry to hear you're still unhappy. It's a shame that in the limited time you have together that you have to have other people around but when one of those other people is your stepdaughter well I guess there's not much you can do about that. Would you consider couples counseling?? My mom and dad were marrried till the day he died but it was rough sometimes, no doubt. I think fundamentally they just weren't very well suited for one another. I'm not advocating staying in an unhappy but I am advocating trying everything before you make such a life altering decision and that would include couples counseling. My mom and dad even went on a weekend couples retreat once and I'll never forget how happy my mom was when they got home from that. Tragically, just two months later my dad was diagnosed with the cancer that ultimatley took his life. Happy story, I know. Anyway, I do wish nothing but happiness for you and much like with Kash if you do decide to leave DH I'm sure you and Keira will be just fine. But it does make me sad on your behalf. :-( On a lighter note I used to feel really guilty leaving my dog for any significant length of time but then I found out that dogs have absolutely no sense of time. It doesn't matter if you're gone for 30 minutes or 12 hours, it's all the same to them! As long as they have food and water I wouldn't worry about it. ***Congrats on baby number 2 Lexy!!

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 28 Dec
Hey hey! Cupcake what's up? Is it your man? I was excited for Christmas but I found Taylor to be very unemotional. She said thanks and stuff but for the most part she wasn't excited or nothing. Typical 15 year old I guess. Once it was done we drove up to visit DH's family for dinner. Not too much drama mind you its always exhausting so many people in a small house. I always worry about leaving my dogs too cause they end up by themselves for 8 hours...I know they are dogs and all but I just worry bout everything. Was a little disappointed my parents never called on Christmas. They haven't celebrated Christmas since my brother died 6 years ago cause that was the last time we seen him before he went to Afghanistan. I know it's hard even more so now that I'm a parent but I just hope as Keira gets older they can make the effort to spend Christmas with her. They flew out to Jamaica on the 26th for 2 weeks. They are always 'running away' instead of dealing in my mind anyways. So DH and his daughter got into a big blow out the other day...they do not get along at all. Puts a lot of stress on him and I too. I don't agree with his parenting style so that is going to be a hard one to deal with as Keira gets older. We also have had zero time together as Taylor refuses to babysit and stays up way later then me. So DH and I have not been 'busy' at all lol. I know he is pissed by this. We also fight a lot cause it's hard for me to adjust. Normally it's Keira the dogs and me and thats it. I go visit friends and family nobody comes here. All of a sudden I have DH,his daughter and his 14 year old niece. The dogs are more hyper because of all this and all of a sudden I have to make these big meals. The only positive thing is I've had opportunity to go see a few movies which I can't do with Keira but otherwise it's just crazy! I really don't believe my DH and I will last. I mean he is so critical over me getting out because I have always contributed more financially since he has child support etc. Needless to say there is so much stress and I am not happy. I really don't know what to do. I mean sometimes things seem fine but other times its so miserable. I just feel like I have nothing left to give in this relationship. Keiras schedule has been so messed up too. Anyways there is more to write but I'll write again later!!! Love you girls talk to you soon :)

Lexyizluvinherbbbump - Wednesday, 28 Dec
Hey ladies, I haven't been on this forum in a while since ive had my little girl, its great to see fimilar names...im now expecting baby number 2..almost 17 weeks yay.. Anyways my 15 month old keeps me busy..but ive been able to sleep VERY late...her dad works in the evening so he gets up.with her all morning...well now that she's back on a schedule...in the beginning of my pregnancy I was a sick mess so when I slept she slept and when I ate she ate...and that was like 4 am going to bed the both of us..and waking at 2pm.to eat breakfast....so HORRIBLE..but she's back on track..im not..i still sleep pretty late and her dad will have her all morning till he goes to work...not all week.and weekend..but he does it 3 to 4 times out the week/weekend..go daddy..lol...anyways my daughter is biting so bad...she bites me in the morning she bit her dad so bad he had teeth marks in the side of his face...i don't kno what to do about it...i just put her in her play pen..she screams...then I just take her out...i don't want to hit her...i guess this just a phase...im going to have to wait on her to grow out of...these teeth must really bother her..anyways I hope all yoy ladies have a great holiday

cupcake83 - Tuesday, 27 Dec
How was everyone's Christmas then?! How were the babies'? What did you all get up to? Ollie was overwhelmed! He loved it tho! He got lots and lots- but he loves his tent and tunnel and this little ride on. He sat at the ytable on a 'big boy' chair (a normal chair with a cushion on pushed right up to the table!!) like pro and even ate his brussell sprouts!! He did have a poop blow out at my mums so all the pics i have of him there he is wearing a sleepsuit cos that was the only spare set of clothes i had in my bag! My girls loved it too, and it makes me laugh when u find one of them - usually Keira, happily playing with one of Ollie's 'baby'toys! I, on the other hand, was a stressed out mess!! I was really secretly PISSED but obv I didn't show it cos i didn't wanna put a downer on the kids day. Ooo better go sort Ol now but i'll post again in a bit to tell ya all!! What would i do without u girls!!! xx

tkp - Monday, 26 Dec
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kathleen112 - Sunday, 25 Dec
Merry Christmas!!!

hopeful29 - Saturday, 24 Dec
Omg Cupcake are you dating my husband???? Although my DH plays PS3 killing zombies. I have to wake him every morning or he would always sleep till noon.Merry Christmas ladies!!!!!!

kathleen112 - Saturday, 24 Dec
OMG cupcake you ALLOW him to sleep till ELEVEN?!?! Never. Matt did that to me ONCE when Ben was days old and I had such a fit it has never happened again. (I mean, unless he's genuinely sick...but then again, why is it that when he's sick he sleeps the day away and when I'm sick I get up and take care of Ben as per usual? I digress.) Anyway, we have strict wake up rules in my house lol. We take turns each morning with Ben (who truthfully sleeps pretty late...I'm a very lucky mama) and whoever's turn it isn't can sleep no later than 8 on the weekdays and 9 on the weekends. And FOUR HOURS OF XBOX?!?! You've gotta be freaking kidding me?! Is he a teenager or a man??? I don't blame you one bit for venting...I hope you vent your foot straight up that man's ass!!! These are his children too!

cupcake83 - Friday, 23 Dec
Ok I need to vent. Why are men soooo annoying. I spend a lot of time considering your needs and wants and likes yet you go on like I don't give u a second thought!!! Grrrrrr!! He asks me why I do everything. I'm going to the shop- why? Cos we need ... Why?? Cos we do ... It's like he thinks I'm an idiot. The funny thing is I'm usually 2 steps ahead of him, not that I tell him so. I have basically organised everything for Christmas, bank rolled the whole thing and he thinks he can just say what he wants and we all have to do it no questions asked, and if I dint I'm being a bitch, or trying to make him look stupid- that's what he accused me of today. Fed up with it. Also I was up at 6am with Ollie but I let him sleep in uninterrupted until ELEVEN and he moans saying hrs tired and Ollie got up early. Er mate u were SNORING away!! Sometimes I wish he had to do what I do in a day and so he'd see he gets the easy deal! Venting!!! Plus I'm not having another 4 hrs of bloody xbox this evening!!!!! Ok phew!! Feel a bit better now! Xxx

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 21 Dec
I love this age too hopeful...Ben's communication improves every day. He's so stinking cute when he 'talks'!! Love it!

hopeful29 - Wednesday, 21 Dec
Keira was 15 months yesterday! She is talking so much more and the words are so clear! I love this age!!!!

jennni - Sunday, 27 Nov
Whats everyones babies doing these days?

Cherryb0m - Sunday, 6 Nov
Hi ladies! I cant remember the last time i was on here, but it's been a while!!! Alice is doing great!! running, jumping and climbing on EVERYTHING!! she's talking up a storm and sleeping like a champ (12-13 hrs a night).

Cherryb0m - Sunday, 6 Nov
oopixie - both my girls have had roseola, it looks scary but it's pretty harmess for most kids, the high fever is what always scares me.

Colleen.V. - Sunday, 16 Oct
HELP, my 15 month still isnt sleeping though the night!!! she will get up in the middle of the night like right now and scream her head off and cry. im soooo done any advice

Jalex10 - Monday, 15 Aug
Hi everyone its been forever!! Jack has been having bad tantrums lately, throwing himself to the floor and crying. I just say I know your upset, and then ignore him until he calms down. I dont want him thinking he's getting attention in that way. Jack is doing good, he's trying to say words (he completely stopped saying words for 3 months and is picking up on them again). he has 8 teeth thats including 2 molars and is perfecting the art of climbing. He moves chairs to get to the counters and is starting to manipulate people to get what he wants. He can point out his eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tummy, head, knees, feet, penis, hands and elows. He loves tinkerbelle and the movie cars, and loves having books read to him. He refuses to eat any form of veggie and will squish and throw it while he looks at you. He's a little monster and such a goofball! He listens pretty well when he wants to and can be a great helper until he tries undoing everything we just did lol. He suprises me everyday and I'm so blessed to have him as a son.

Tunny904 - Tuesday, 9 Aug
Oh the fun tantrums!! I just keep it simple, we say, 'no thank you' and remove her from the situation. She's too young to reason with and just needs to know that it's not okay. We distract her with something else. When she goes to swat at her big sister, we say, 'no thank you, give kisses!' and she does and then we praise her for that! Just keep it short, sweet and simple at this age :)

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