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Your baby, 17 months


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17 months old 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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colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
I guess part of my problem is that I consider myself a boring person. I don't have too many interesting things to say.

monkeymamma - Friday, 20 Nov
I'm always on, just nothing to say sometimes...and then there's work.

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
I'm still here, I just have to get and feed Elliot lunch, he just woke up. Be back in a bit!

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
Even if they know, I don't think they'd care if you don't really talk to them. I know of one person that unfriend me and I don't really care. Actually I was surprised when she wanted to be my friend in the first place.

Amanda-is-Rebekahs-mommy - Friday, 20 Nov
Kevin still calls this site my crack! :) lol!

Amanda-is-Rebekahs-mommy - Friday, 20 Nov
I'm still addicted... I just couldn't be on as much when I was in the office... but now that I'm working from home mostly till the end of the pregnancy I'm on most of the day! :)

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
Me too, but I've been a bit busy trying to pack so when the time comes for moving it won't be so overwhelming and rushed.

soon2be3 - Friday, 20 Nov
I guess because I friended some people that I don't really want them to know all of my business. I should just take them off huh? Do you know if they will find out if I unfriend them? Some random people from high school that I haven't seen since. I think they just wanted to see if I got fat or unemployed? LOL!

soon2be3 - Friday, 20 Nov
I pledge that I am still addicted. I am just restraining myself a little more during the day. AND no one is on at night anymore. I am getting bored with FB though.

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
Awww, I know! I really missed those days when we all pledged to be addicted.

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
I saw a lot of duplexes and quad when I lived in Cheney, and I would guess they were two levels where the top floor had two units and the basement another two.

soon2be3 - Friday, 20 Nov
I peaked in yesterday on month thirteen...just because someone said something. They have some really interesting things to say. Brings back memories of our earlier chats.

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
Another thing is that I wanted to get pregnant next year, I don't know how that is going to affect us, since we are downsizing for a while.

soon2be3 - Friday, 20 Nov
Ok, then...lol...what about tri-plex and a quad-plex. We have those here too. I wonder if it is limited to single story or multiple story?

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
You got it mm!

monkeymamma - Friday, 20 Nov
I think a duplex was one house split in two? And a townhouse is several houses close together?

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
I'm not sure, I mean I see one I know what it is, but I can't explain the difference.

soon2be3 - Friday, 20 Nov
Dumb question, but what is the difference between a duplex and a townhouse?

soon2be3 - Friday, 20 Nov
That is a hard decision. I know that moving to a house with a 2nd story was an adjustment for us. It was really hard when I got pregnant. I would get all heavy breathing just going to the top carrying Jake.

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
That's what I think too.

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
It's just that I don't like the fact that the town house is right next to the interstate, and pretty close to a commercial area.

soon2be3 - Friday, 20 Nov
Hmmm...I just read back and you said the duplex was 3 bedroom. I think an extra bedroom would be really nice, especially since you are already downsizing.

colombianmama - Friday, 20 Nov
Both are in good locations, but the duplex is in a better one. Town home has three levels, the basement would be for storage all the stuff we don't want/need to put away. The duplex has a one car garage which we plan to use as storage, we will have just one car since James will have to turn in his company truck as soon as we move in. And it'll be fine in the driveway.

monkeymamma - Friday, 20 Nov
colombian...glad there's some good choices for ya'll. You get to see them Mon?

Amanda-is-Rebekahs-mommy - Friday, 20 Nov
pixie, are you coming for the whole weekend? Soon, that is so freaking hilarious! I just about died laughing reading that!

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