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Toddlers at this age are learning about expressions and feelings. More than likely, you have seen your toddler happy, sad, mad, frustrated and everything in between. Children will learn about their feelings best if you put a name with the feeling. If you notice that your child is sad, tell him that you are sorry he is feeling sad. Your child will soon learn that feelings have names and you understand how he is feeling. Help your child deal with and accept his feelings. If he is frustrated, help him. He will learn that you care about his feelings and that it is okay to show how he feels.

Children at this age are very curious about the world they live in. Keep your child's environment safe and help her to learn what is appropriate and what is not. Most seventeen month old toddlers love to put things in their mouths. This can be very dangerous and you must teach your child that is is not safe.

Children at this age can become spoiled. Parents can spoil their children if they do not set and enforce limits and rules. When limits are set and enforced, children learn that there are rules to follow and generally will succeed at following them. Your job as a parent is to set realistic expectations that can be enforced.

Your child likes to drag things around and can climb stairs at this point. She still has long babbling conversations with herself. Your child will understand more of what you say than she can actually say. If you ask her to do a simple task, she probably will. Continue to encourage her vocabulary by using clear descriptive words and reading to her.

Toddlers need discipline. Catch your child being good and praise him. Instead of telling your child what he shouldn't be doing, tell him what he should do. Often times, spanking teaches children that hitting is okay and a way to solve problems. Do not threaten your child with empty threats or promises. Do what you say or your child will learn that he does not have to listen.

Developmental Milestones - 17 Months Old

Physical

• Can walk upstairs if one hand is held
• Runs, but bumps into things
• Likes to drag items around
• Enjoys dancing

Intellectual

• Understands more than he can say
• Imitates sounds and actions
• Will do what you tell her to do
• Has babbling conversations

Emotional

• Self-centered
• Greedy and selfish
• Stubborn
• Bossy
• Likes to hug and kiss

Age Appropriate Toys

• Nesting toys
• Stacking toys
• Shape sorters
• Art and crafts
• Push toys
• Ride on toys
• Balls
• Books
• Musical instruments
• Dolls
• Cars and trucks
• Bean bag toss game

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happymommee2kj - 1.8 hours ago
ok ladies I added a pic of Kason in his halloween costume to my profile since photobucket wouldn't work. It's not the best pic as he was crying but at least you can see him in his frog costume.

nmck - 7.9 hours ago
Pixie, my parents adopted my little sister while she was still tube fed. Is it a G-tube? It is crazy at first, but I swear you will get the hang of it really quickly. You will also be able to do his feedings more quickly in time as he gets used to it. How much does he weigh now?

colombianmama - 10.5 hours ago
Not me Rach. I've been checking on and off to see if there are some news, but nothing so far.

Rachel918 - 11.1 hours ago
anyone know if heather had the baby yet?

queen-ri - 15.6 hours ago
yea pixie you were supposed to update us!!!

queen-ri - 15.7 hours ago
did heather have baby?!!

soon2be3 - 15.8 hours ago
Pixie...how was your date night? I never heard. Was it a wild adventure? LOL!

soon2be3 - 16.3 hours ago
Pixie, how long does he need to have the feeding tubes? Was he considered malnurished? That's really crazy. Is his dr.'s office requiring this? I have so many questions. BUT, most of all I am so very sorry you are dealing with this. I hope you can continue with school. Chin up hun...it will all be ok.

soon2be3 - 16.4 hours ago
You guys should see this...Carter loves playing Hungry, Hungry Hippos. He gets so excited and is right in there with Grace and Jake. He's actually won several games. Adorable! Just can't leave him a lone with the marbles; he might eat them!

soon2be3 - 16.4 hours ago
Morning Mommies! That's right...happy birthday Paityn!!! I can't remember how she is spelling it???

Danetteplusbaby - 17.2 hours ago
Happy Birthday baby Payton! (She did pick Payton right?)

heathert - 21 hours ago
I am nervous did not sleep at all, I leave in less than 2 hours. Have a good day.

heathert - Friday, 6 Nov
you ladies are all so sweet. Thank you I am so excited she will be here. I wish I could sleep some.

pixiekate - Friday, 6 Nov
amanda yes we had to get the feeding tube. we had no choice. they were going to call child protective services on us if we refused again. its going ok though...

queen-ri - Friday, 6 Nov
hey amanda! rion left his phone home and at 430 my dad text me wheres rion? i freak of course but he comes home at like 5 and was playng at the park after school and didnt tell anyone.... so i murdered him. lol no i sent him to grandpas tonite so i wouldnt harm him. my dad is hiding him out lol

Amanda-is-Rebekahs-Mommy - Friday, 6 Nov
wow, what did I miss pixie, why does he have a feeding tube?

Amanda-is-Rebekahs-Mommy - Friday, 6 Nov
heather, I totally understand, my induction was set up Friday around noon and I went in Saturday at 8:30 am... it was nice though because we had a big cleaning party that night so my house practically sparkled when we brought Bekah home! And I got a shower before going in... which was great since I didn't get another one till Monday afternoon!

pixiekate - Friday, 6 Nov
hi mamas how is everyone? we are ok, glad to be home from the hospital, though coming home was overwhelming. i no longer have nurses and hospital staff to cook, clean, and do ezra's tune feedings. i think i am going to have to drop some classes at school. his tube feedings are very time consuming. i have to do 6 a day, and they each take over an hour.

Amanda-is-Rebekahs-Mommy - Friday, 6 Nov
queen, what did Rion do?

queen-ri - Friday, 6 Nov
lol thx cm - and heather you HAVE to post pics right away!

colombianmama - Friday, 6 Nov
I'm off to watch some tv with hubby. Heather, I'll be thinking of you all day tomorrow, good luck!

colombianmama - Friday, 6 Nov
Hi queen, she's been already here. I was catching up on facebook and just read what Rion did, glad he is ok, you are entiled to kill him a bit.

queen-ri - Friday, 6 Nov
and yay heather so excited!!!! I remember when you told us all!

queen-ri - Friday, 6 Nov
hey mommas - if you guys run into jojos mommy thats my good friend from High school so help her out!! thx!

heathert - Friday, 6 Nov
that will work!

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