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Every child develops differently and learns new skills at their own individual pace. The average age for a child to begin talking is anywhere from 8-24 months. Continue to foster a love for learning and expose your child to learning experiences. Reading to your child several times throughout the day will increase their vocabulary. Children naturally enjoy learning and you can help them by not pushing or criticizing your child. As easy as it is, try not to compare your child to other children. More than likely, your child enjoys saying `no`. She can follow simple directions and enjoys naming objects that she sees in pictures and books.

During mealtime, expect a mess with your nineteen month old. Although she is doing better, she still does not have enough control to completely eliminate a mess. If you are worried about the mess on the floor, place a sheet on the floor under the highchair. You can shake it out after each meal and wash it when it becomes dirty. Bowls with sides make eating easier because she can push the foods against the sides. A spoon with a chunky short handle will be the easiest for your child's small hands. Serving your child's food at the same time the rest of the family is eating will help establish a mealtime schedule. Your toddler will also see how you eat and will begin to develop table manners.

Your child may have a security blanket, stuffed animal or other object. Many children claim objects and hold possession to their favorite item for a long time-usually until someone makes fun of them later in life. For many children, their security item offers a `friend` and they share everything together. Some children are not able to leave their security item at home when they go somewhere. You dot need to take the item away or make fun of your child. Allow your child to enjoy his `friend` and with time he will realize that the item can not solve any of his problems.

Your child learns by imitating what you do. If you don't want your child standing on chairs, don't let him see you do it. However, if you show respect and love for others, he will too. Enjoy your toddler during this time. Of course some days are better than others, but every day offers new chances for learning.

Developmental Milestones - 19 Months Old

Physical

• Runs
• Can kick a ball
• Can throw a ball
• Tries to catch
• Likes to dance
• Likes to swing

Intellectual

• Likes to say `no`
• Follows simple directions
• May point to body parts
• Learning new words
• May imitate animal sounds
• Enjoys dressing up
• Can brush teeth

Emotional

• Likes to cuddle
• Prefers to play with adults over other children
• May have a security blanket or toy

Age Appropriate Toys

• Books
• Musical instruments
• Building materials
• Art supplies
• Pretend play
• Dress up clothes
• Balls
• Ride on toys
• Interactive educational toys
• Dolls
• Cars and trucks
• Outdoor play toy

Comments:

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SuperMomTo3 - Thursday, 4 Aug
Well, Nathan comes home tonight!!!!!!!!! I soo can't wait to see him. Time to hop in the shower and get all cleaned up. First thing on my list clean and laundry. Don't have to be to the airport until 11pm. You know you would think that with Oklahoma city being a major city, that they would have a big airport. LOL.. Guess it isn't as big as I thought.

lilmum2002 - Thursday, 4 Aug
Thankfully right now David is a bit more easy with the mess since we are still in the midst of moving everything and his mother's stuff is all in the kitchen still. But I have been having the absolute days from hell every single day with Zac, I really dont' know how much more I can take.

Rubes - Thursday, 4 Aug
Phewwwww shoved everything in a drawer and airing cupboared and mopped once more find fault now hitler!!!! Muahaha im so tired now :(

Rubes - Thursday, 4 Aug
How come men cant tell difference between mess and filth????? Its mess coz lilia throws shit around 24th/7, and deffo not filthy coz I clean the surfaces like 20x a day!!! I mean I mopped the floors like 5x alone today.

Rubes - Thursday, 4 Aug
glad everythings ok rls!!!! It finally rained here but did zilch for the humidity!!!!

lilmum2002 - Thursday, 4 Aug
Glad the tests came back normal rls. It's not snow all the time up here jeez LOL We've had some pretty nice days but we've been getting a lot of thunder and lightening storms, not last night but the night before it was on for about 8 hours and poured the whole time. Parts of roads were closed due to flooding.

citymami - Wednesday, 3 Aug
Racho it's horrible isn't it I had to keep Anderson inside about 2 weeks ago it was up to 106 here for about 5 days straight, we're in NYC... I asked my husband who was born and raised in NYC if it used to be like this and he was like NO not that hot for that long... I am seriously worried about the environment. Ris great news I am relieved for you.

SuperMomTo3 - Wednesday, 3 Aug
The only things I can think of is McDonald's indoor play area, the mall where they have the kiddy areas, ice skating, maybe even to the science museum. I know what your talking about. I had to mow one side of our yard. The other half is sun bleached. This sucks I'm moving to Canada. Bring on the snow, I promise I won't complain this time. lol.. Shoot, even my little advertisement next to this comment box is showing portable air conditioners. BTW I highly recommend getting one.

racho - Wednesday, 3 Aug
And the heat is affecting everyone..even the kids. its to hot to go anywhere, Abbie LOVES going outside but its to hot. Even now, at 9:45 pm the temp is 100 even. the other day i took hewr to wal mart and to pay rent and she BURNED up in the car..I had the AC on but when i got her out of the car seat she was DRIPPING with sweat so bad her hair was soaked. its not much better at home..with AC cause it cnt keep up with these record breaking temps. I just wish there was somewhere i could take the kids ( esp Abbie) that wasnt to hot and she could get out of the house. i even put ehr toddler pool away cause it is to hot to swim. they actually advised to stay indoors from 10am on unless necessary. Poor Abbie will run to the door and stand there looking at me as if to say 'mom, let me out'. I feel So bad for her. My oldest too, though she understands better

racho - Wednesday, 3 Aug
ugh..ok how many of you are experiencing hotter than usual summer temps? In Oklahoma we are on day 43 of triple digit temps. today it got to 113 and that was the actual temp NOT the heat index! heat index was 122! We haven't had rain in over a month, there is no grass to mow as everything has died. grass fires are popping up everywhere, rivers and lakes are drying up. ( if they havent already). monday evening Shawnee 9 central Ok..5 min from the town I live in) experienced 2 water main breaks that actually made half the town lose water. by Tuesday ALL of shawnee was without water and some didnt get it back till today. the city endured 37 water main breaks due to the heat. on top of that 3 of the 4 water towers completely dried up. Right now Shawnee and nearby communities ( like mine) are under water rationing and a boil order. Because of the low water pressure, breaks, etc we are to boil water for 2 minuts before using it to bath, brush teeth, cook etc. Something about the water being contaminated with algea and stuff. All this because if the HEAT. 7 day forcast doesnt look good..NO RAIn in sight and no tempo below 198 expected. tro top it off schools start back next week ( my oldest starts 5th grade the 10th). In this heat the children do NOT need to be in a school because so many are reporting air conditioning issues. Who else is having summer/heat related issues?

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Wednesday, 3 Aug
all the tests came back clear, so what ever bug i have is not serious, just inconvienient!

Rubes - Wednesday, 3 Aug
I really wanna call my boy luke but the apposals arwnt mentiones in koran and have no muslim alterbative apparwntly!!! Ooohh im lonely too :( I made friends with the neighbours miaow lol im that lonely haha

lilmum2002 - Wednesday, 3 Aug
Don't even get me started on hubbys not understanding about being a home! LOL He has his moments where he'll try to do something for me but he ends up just making a bigger mess so I do it myself lol I'm only going to know the bride haha at the bachelorette I dont' have any friends really either, at least around here in the middle of no where land lol

Rubes - Wednesday, 3 Aug
Lilmum, bet youre excited for quiet???? Have fun st the hen do!!! ;) it was like split personality when 849 rolled by and hed eaten lol weve only got one lol its been settled since before lilia lol -- arun :).although now julien in a dodgy french accent is stuck in my head, its what I call my bump lol mohsen thinks looking aftdr baby and home is a picnic, I generally manage to stay ontop of housework but sometimes it builds up and lilia doesnt give me 5 seconds to get on with it, constsntly demsnding attention.

SuperMomTo3 - Tuesday, 2 Aug
I can honestly say, I really got lucky with my husband in the kiddo department. One day he came home and the house was a mess. Instead of screaming or bitching he rolled his sleeves up and started to clean. He always helps with the kids for the most part. Course, his helping isn't actually working its listening to the kids, or at least pretending to be listening. But, he does it and he only complains if I forget to put a coat on my kids on breezy days

citymami - Tuesday, 2 Aug
I've had one night out with my husband since Anderson was born which was instigated by my mother when she visited. I don't see my friends too often either Amanda, most of them are living the life working in Manhattan and hanging out downtown or in Brooklyn, the few that have kids are all the way out in Brooklyn, too much hassle with al the subway changes with a toddler, especially in this heat.

citymami - Tuesday, 2 Aug
lol Amanda my sentiments exactly (about husbands who think this is easy). My husband was so mad at me when my son bust his nose that time, he bought me flowers to apologize but it was also my birthday that day, I just cared about my son being ok. My point is that what these guys don't see to understand is that to do things for yourself or the house, like shaving you legs/ bleaching the bathroom ..well its difficult to take that time and leave your child in a safe environment, if my son's left to play in a baby proofed area he may have a tantrum fling himself around because I closed the bathroom door on him etc. So I have to stop what I'm doing, calm him down etc.... By the time he's ready for his hour nap he takes, I use that time to fix dinner....ohhhh can't wait to get back to the UK for a break with my mother, I'd like to stay a few months but I think I may have to return to collect my new greencard which is due for renewal. I hate that because I hate flying! Not looking forward to 8 hours with an almost 19 month old on a plane either, pretty nervous about the whole thing but need to be back in the UK to see my mam.

Amanda1101 - Tuesday, 2 Aug
lilmum- sounds like fun! I wish I could have a night out with some friends but all my friends ditched me after I had Jacob. It really sucks but I guess they were never really such good friends like I thought they were.

Amanda1101 - Tuesday, 2 Aug
My fiance also thinks it is sooo easy to stay home and watch our child while he works. He apparently thinks I dont do shit while he is at work. He really pisses me off sometimes. When he isn't at work, all he does is sit in front of his xbox and when I ask him to watch Jacob for minutes so I can take a damn shower, he bitches. He says this is my full time job and shouldn't need his help since he works a full time job and needs a break. Ummm Hello? When is my break? I just want to slap himself upside te head sometimes lol.

Amanda1101 - Tuesday, 2 Aug
Citi- I think it is just a part of being a toddler. They are going fall and get hurt all the time and us mommas are gonna worry and almost have a heart attack lol

citymami - Tuesday, 2 Aug
ris hope you and girls keep feeling better and better,we need the big boy bed bad shame we live in a studio! I'm at my wits end and need a break in the UK, my husband thinks looking after a toddler is a walk in the park.

citymami - Tuesday, 2 Aug
omg about 2 weeks ago my son was in ER after banging the bridge of his nose on a steel fence in a 'tot lot' in NYC, he was on ground level must have tripped and fell on top of steel bar which was just below his height, he looked like avatar but fortunately ENT specialist said nothing broken and he recovered ok. Now tonight he busts his lip on a cabinet, I was right next to him an it didn't seem like a hard hit but he cried quit a bit and his lip was swollen slightly but went down quick and then a nose bleed from no where...thought he hit his lip. He finally lets me put him down to make his bananas on toast for super and he walks three steps and trips over, and cries hard again. I feel like I can't let him do any without accidents atm, anyone else have experience with nose bleeds? my poor baby.

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Tuesday, 2 Aug
Arrived home today (three days early) and feeling much better, although not 100%. not tried eating anything other than rich tea biscuits but so far so good! **** we put j in his new room and big boy bed tonight - took three attempts to tuck him in but he now seems fine :) so proud of my big boy!!

lilmum2002 - Tuesday, 2 Aug
Sounds like a fun plan Super, I have a bachelorette on Saturday and I can't wait!!!!!! It's a toy party and then a boat cruise! It's gonna be nice to get out and have a few drinks and be with girls, this house is stressing me the hell out!!! I managed to sucker my mom into taking the two boys overnight so it will be nice and quiet tomorrow and I can get some of my kitchen in and work on their room some more. Rubes, I hope Mohsen is happier once he can have some food. Do you yourself do Ramadan or do you get certain things you can do as your prego? Also have you guys thought of any boy names yet?

SuperMomTo3 - Tuesday, 2 Aug
i think im going to stick to doing nothing

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