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Self-esteem starts early and your child is beginning to realize if people like her or not. She knows when people are happy or upset with her actions. She needs to know that you still love her and accept her even when she misbehaves. Your child's self-esteem is made up of the thoughts and feelings she has of herself. This is effected by the way people treat her. It is important that she knows she is loved and important. Building self-esteem is an important job for parents and caregivers.

Your child is becoming very independent and wants to do everything on his own. Your child can be very self centered and selfish at times. Allow him the opportunity to express his personality and do as much as he can for himself. Support him and guide him when he needs help. If he gets frustrated, he is unlikely to try again.

Your child can understand simple commands and likes to please you-most of the time. While she still enjoys reading and looking at books, her attention span is short and she may not listen to an entire story. She does like to point to pictures in a book and talk about them. This will also help her vocabulary to develop.

It is a good idea to give your child meals and snacks around the same time each day. Breakfast is very important to ensure that your child stays active and alert throughout the day. If he does not want to eat right after he wakes up, that is okay. Offer him breakfast an hour or two after he wakes up. Because of their small stomachs, snacks are important to make sure your child is not hungry. Offer nutritional snacks mid morning and mid afternoon. Encourage your child to eat the foods that you have prepared and don't make separate meals for him. Your child can eat what you eat at this point.

Water play is fun for young children. Give your child a small tub of water or pool to play in. Offer her measuring cups and spoons, assorted containers, water wheels and anything else that holds water. Bathime is always a great time for water play.

Developmental Milestones - 16 Months Old

Physical

• Climbs on furniture
• Tries to run
• Throws a ball
• Tries to walk backwards
• Walks with items in each hand

Intellectual

• Understands more than he can say
• Can turn pages in a book-a few at a time
• Learning to hold conversations
• Beginning to say `no`
• Understands and completes simple commands

Emotional

• Enjoys playing with other people
• Does not like to share
• Self-centered
• Not very good at giving things

Age Appropriate Toys

• Balls
• Books
• Large cars and trucks
• Baby dolls
• Simple crafts
• Winding toys
• Ride on toys
• Building materials
• Puzzles with chunky knobs
• ABC toys

Comments:

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Parkersmommy1 - 15.6 hours ago
Heather: It's the opposite for us. Parker says YES to everything. my sil brought him to my work yesturday, I tokk him back to my area and asked the other receiver if we could put him to work. I asked him if he wanted to work with mommy, and ut was a great big YEESSS! lol

Heather12 - Friday, 6 Nov
Aliyah has became very vocal in the last week or so. She is repeating everything and her new favorite word is no. She says no to just about any question you ask her. Last night I asked her Do you love mommy and she say no! lol I love this age!

kbpc3949 - Friday, 6 Nov
I accidentally clicked 16 months rather than 19 but had to say, that's one cute scarecrow!

phonics - Friday, 6 Nov
I am thinking of convertine Raegan's bed to a toddler bed. She slept on the floor of her room with me last night. I meant to get up and put her in her crib and go back to my room, but was just so tired andwent to sleep and so did she. She slept all night pretty much. Now at first she wanted to play, but afterrealizing that mommy was in no mood she laid down, put her arm around as much of me as she could, and went to sleep. She loves sleeping next to me and her daddy. I hope she does not expect the same thing tonight. I am pregnant and now sore from that ffloor even though I had my pregnancy pillow.

hillaryb - Thursday, 5 Nov
Hello Everybody!!

phonics - Thursday, 5 Nov
You can try doing home child care or baby sitting. Can you make things like jewelry or tuts or something? Maybe sell some of your old baby clothes or toys.

cantwait13 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
hello, i am not able to get on here very often but i need some help...i have been a stay at home mom and we really need some extra money for christmas....does anyone know anything i can do from home or anything? thank you ladies...hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween with the little ones!

mdbabyno1 - Sunday, 1 Nov
Move up day. I can't believe Adi is 16 months already!

nmck - Sunday, 1 Nov
MOVE UP DAY TODAY!!

queen-ri - Saturday, 31 Oct
happy halloween mommas! and dan i love the 2nd one tooo!

thebigtomato - Saturday, 31 Oct
Awwww! HI, SOPHIE! I like the second one because you can see her face.

Danetteplusbaby - Saturday, 31 Oct
Which one is better?

Danetteplusbaby - Saturday, 31 Oct


Rachel918 - Saturday, 31 Oct
very cute dan:)

Danetteplusbaby - Saturday, 31 Oct


heathert - Saturday, 31 Oct
nm- wow I am still in bed. Jordan is making oatmeat, toast, and hot chocolate. We need to go buy candy and carve pupmkins. Hopefully a fun day and will make the weekend fly so I can go in MOnday? DO you have plans?

nmck - Saturday, 31 Oct
bathrooms cleaned, laundry going, now the dreaded kitchen floor....UGH!

heathert - Saturday, 31 Oct
have a happy halloween!!

colombianmama - Saturday, 31 Oct
I hope everybody have a happy Halloween!!!!

thebigtomato - Saturday, 31 Oct
Happy Halloween, mommies and toddlers!

Rachel918 - Saturday, 31 Oct
Dan sounds like a fun day you had!! What did sophie dress up as? Hope you all have a great halloween cant wait to see pics of all the kids!!!

Danetteplusbaby - Friday, 30 Oct
i didn't make it to the store yet so i have to do it in the morning, do a little baking and set up the party by 1pm :O)

Danetteplusbaby - Friday, 30 Oct
crazy day and I just got home. Don't suppose anyone is around? Anyhow Sophie wore her costume to the nursing home and even wore the hat. A friend watched her for a while this afternoon and then Chris picked her up and took her to his office for a while. I spent the evening scaring the crap out of a bunch of kids at the haunted house. Had a zombie theme this year and raised about a thousand dollars for the school.

pixiekate - Friday, 30 Oct
soon, i will have had plenty to drink by the time he gets here....tonight i'm hosting a bachelorette party for the bride, so we'll be toasted by the end of the night...haha

thebigtomato - Friday, 30 Oct
Sorry it didn't go like you'd hoped, Rachel! Next time you'll get it for sure!

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