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Parents and children form special bonds and should have a close and loving relationship. Children that feel secure, protected and cared for are more likely to display good behavior. When your child shows signs of distress, tend to their needs. This shows your child that you love him and care for him.

Children at this age enjoy learning about the world around them. Allow your child to play in the sand, water, dirt and even mud. Yes, it can get messy-but that is okay. Provide your child with a clean sandbox and keep it covered when not in use to keep dogs, cats and other pesky critters out. While bathing, give your child containers that he can pour water into. Allow her to play with measuring cups and spoons, sponges, washcloths, funnels and collanders during this time also. While you are outside, you may choose to give your child a bucket of water and let her `paint` the house, car and other thins with the water. Remember that children should not be left alone with water for any amount of time.

You may notice that your child is beginning to have temper tantrums. She may cry, hit, bite, kick, yell and throw himself on the floor. Sometimes, you may not even know what caused the ourburst. Sometimes children learn that by throwing a tantrum, they can get what they want. Other times, tantrums are simply your child's way of venting frustration or showing that she is hungry, tired or bored. Although there are no magical ways of handling tantrums, you can help your child (and others!) by remaining calm, keeping your child from hurting herself or others, removing your child from an audience and not giving in to the tantrum. Once she is calm, talk to her and let her know that even though it is okay to be upset, her behavior was unacceptable.

Your child might be ready to begin playing with other kids his own age. Keep your child's playgroup small-no more than four children for every one adult. Ask other parents to stay and play. Not only is adult conversation good for you, but the other children will feel more secure with a familiar face nearby. Allow the children to choose their own activities and do not force them to interact. Provide duplicates of toys, if possible, to eliminate arguments. Encourage sharing, but do not expect it. Try to ignore minor conflicts and respond tp bigger conflicts quickly and calmly. The key to a successful playdate is to keep the children busy with simple and interesting activities.

Developmental Milestones - 20 Months Old

Physical

• Climbs up stairs well
• May climb downstairs with some help
• Runs well
• Hops around
• Can stand on one foot while holding on

Intellectual

• Can say 15 words
• Likes nursery rhymes
• Asks questions
• Can draw lines
• Understands what they are used for
• Can feed herself well
• Goes to bed without complaining (too much

Emotional

• May be afraid of strangers
• Stingy with toys
• Loving and then rude at times
• May be mean to adults

Age Appropriate Toys

• Art supplies
• Books
• Ride on toys
• Pretend play
• Blocks
• Lincoln logs
• Puzzles
• Stringing beads
• Shape sorters
• Interactive educational toys
• Sand and water table
• Wagon

Comments:

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rubes - Thursday, 8 Sep
Lol lilmum. Does she try to put them on again??? Lilias figured out how to pull her trousers up to her knees, then cries (not a real cry, the moany, whingy, annoying one lol) coz she cant oull them up over her arse.

lilmum2002 - Thursday, 8 Sep
Kayla has learned how to pull down her pants and think's it a new hilarious game haha

Rubes - Thursday, 8 Sep
I agree with you city. It must be awful to have your baby woken up from shouting :( I try to keep it away from her by either ignoring himor going to bed early. I dunno what ill do when he comes in coz im sick of the same argument over and over so will pros say nothing which i guess paints a better picture ill just ignore him i guess Lilia just invented her own dance routine pmsl she's so funny

citymami - Thursday, 8 Sep
Rubes my husband has been like that when he's had one of his 'tantrums' which is far worse, it's a nasty rage and stuff gets thrown and he's threatening and atteempts to intimidate me, often he's high when this happens...he falls asleep because he's smoked so much and then acts like he forgot most of it when he wakes up, he remembers though, then he tries to act sweet and have a nice day until he gets rattled when I demand a full apology and recall his behaviour...then he gets angry again and says I won't let things go.. hence we are separated now, and I expect major change if I ever return. If fights happen again then eventually Lila may hear, it was so bad in my house my son was woken up in tears due to shouting at least 3 times I can think of :( I know your hubs is in his forties like mine is, there's really no excuse for their behaviour at that age. NONE it's pathetic.

rubes - Thursday, 8 Sep
Told you, he forgot it ever happened!!! He rung me up this morning, all the i love yous and that shit. I was like 'oh, really??? ok. Bye' LOL i dunnp what to make for lunch.

Rubes - Wednesday, 7 Sep
Lilia doesn't really see him drunk. Usually asleep when he finally crawls in. Well i tried ringing him but the phone had died and now the urge has gone :) im not desperate im not a doormat him leaving was coz he overreacted over something i don't argue over coz im not petty. HIS fault not mine. Im also sad coz he was making plans to see his boys on Friday but when i said to see Lilia before we go to my mum indefinitely he said no so i completely flipped about how they're more important. Lol yep an actual slice went down there. Must be all the cake ;)

SuperMomTo3 - Wednesday, 7 Sep
HAHA a slice of cake?? Okay drunk or not you have really put up with a lot of his shit. My door mat gets treated better than you. And if he is really that bad drunk, do you really feel like your kids are safe to be around him drunk?? I think your a strong woman and I don't want u to stay with him, but I'm not going to put you down. BUT I would seriously start making plans and getting things in order in case the time comes.

rubes - Wednesday, 7 Sep
Im not even 100% sure he remembers saying what he said.... Ill level with you. Sober, he is the lovliest, nicest, greatest fella youll ever meet. Drunk, hes a crazy evil bastard. I do not know how many times people have to tell him this before he actually believes them. Im gonna video record him next time. Just to say 'BELIEVE ME NOW?????????????' Hes certainly not forgiven though, hence why ive not rung him. ;) pmsl a slice of cake (AN ACTUAL SLICE) fell down my cleavage... Hmmm... Lol. Deffo gone up a cup....

lilmum2002 - Wednesday, 7 Sep
yea right David would lose teh damn post it haha last year he talked about two days before and then that day he totally forgot so I know its feasible lol. I kinda wish he does so I can hang that over his head too HHAHA

lilmum2002 - Wednesday, 7 Sep
Rubes you'll be able to do it without him clearly he's an ass and you don't need him!

rubes - Wednesday, 7 Sep
Ahhh thats why hes being such an an arse.COPIUS amounts of alcohol. His friend nearly beat him up coz hes being such a knob to me. LOL. So people are aware what hes like. ;)

rubes - Wednesday, 7 Sep
Lilmum, stick a post it on his forhead and hope for the best. ;)

rubes - Wednesday, 7 Sep
City, I see your point!! Its well cold right now. I mean, im in a shirt and cardigan INDOORS. Ive been totally craving wholegrain mustard and made the most amazing chicken chausseure casserole thing with rice yum yum!!!

rubes - Wednesday, 7 Sep
Oh how the world works.... He left me LOL Im doing the whole panic motion right now. 'How will I afford the rent??? What benefits am I eligable for??? How will I afford 2 kids coz their dad is a looser????' Even if he does come back with his tail between his legs, I cant be arsed tbh. I really would like to go to my mums i need the support right now. Shame its the night time. Basically, the one thought i keep coming back to is, HOW THE HELL AM I GOING TO SURVIVE??????????????????????????????????????? Be proud of me girls. :) After he rung an hour ago and I did the whole 'come back plz come back' lack of dignity parade, I havent called him since. :) Support me tomorrow. Lol. Its when the urge to ring him will be OVER THE TOP.

lilmum2002 - Wednesday, 7 Sep
And mustard pickles are actually quite common here, not too bad really I don't mind them but won't eat them regularly like David and his mother do. It's just regular cut up pickles and onions in a mustard type sauce

lilmum2002 - Wednesday, 7 Sep
yea that's a bit nuts, it's starting to get cold here too it's like mother nature knew that it was September lol. I kinda like it better then the heat though. My birthday is a week from today and I'm curious to see if David will completely forget again like he did last year since I know his mind is going to be totally on his moose hunting trip which is like the week after haha I'm not expecting him to remember lol

citymami - Wednesday, 7 Sep
I let my son run in his diaper in the house all day pretty much in the NY summer and of course he's out naked under the sprinkler in summer etc.. but it's cold now in my part of the UK and the kid is almost 4.... I don't know, I've just never seen him in a pair of pants EVER lol And I'm not inferring she's an abusive/bad mother and I really like the lady just don't get why the kid never wears underwear/pants lol There's a kid the same age in my NYC building who is always in the communal hallway playing with just a t-shirt and no underwear and that DOES upset me, because there's all sorts of people in and out, and he's left unsupervised now he's reached the grand old age of three - lovely child but left out of parents sight to play too often.

SuperMomTo3 - Wednesday, 7 Sep
sounds very interesting.. Im super stressing out. I have two test a assignment and a paragraph to write yet. Over 200 pages to read, HOA party, and charity garage sale this weekend. ALL either due or being done SAT!!!!!!!!

Rubes - Wednesday, 7 Sep
Mustard pickles??? Eh???? Lol never heard of them!!!! Were having a lazy pajama day cleaned kitchen and Lilia room now mine and lounge need doing but were playing right now so sod housework she's been so tough lately i wanna enjoy her does that make sense????

lilmum2002 - Wednesday, 7 Sep
My 3 year old isn't prone to being nude too much anymore but there was a time when he like never wore anything but a diaper all the time. I made my first batch of mustard pickles last night and thankfully david will still eat them lol

Rubes - Tuesday, 6 Sep
Glad its not sinister city. Lilia does random strip offs occasionally i heard allot of kids go through it. But she knows not to strip off in public or fear my wrath lol its half 4 i woke up to pee and can't sleep now :(

rls- I♥mythreebabies - Tuesday, 6 Sep
Glad it's nothing too serious. My three yr old likes to be naked most of the time, maybe it's a phase?? Luckily it's only at home that she does a random strip off!!

lilmum2002 - Tuesday, 6 Sep
Glad it's not anything more serious citi. I'm thinking I have to make a run to the doctos soon I must of pulled or did something to my leg as now whenever I go down the stairs the back of my right leg and toe gets the tingly feeling like it fell asleep. It's also been happening when just randomly as well and I'm not sure it's a good thing.

citymami - Tuesday, 6 Sep
I came back from the breast clinic today and they did an ultra sound on my boob and it showed what they think is a large cyst, nothing sinister thank God. Thinking of surgery to get them removed as I have three now and they're painful...also consider breast reduction surgery because I'm so tired of having such heavy boobs I can barely feel whats going on in them. Surgeon said NHS may fund reduction, but I'm trying to loose weight so will wait and see how the boobs look after. I just know they'l be down to my knees would love cysts removed and uplift at same time, but will have to pay for uplift but I think I might go for it when I've lost weight, even though I'll have to pay, I'd imagine 6 thousand pounds if I have it done in the UK. Glad your hubbys doing ok so far in his recovery. Yes this age is super cute, my mam has neighbours in the UK with three boys, one 8 month old who can't sit yet (is that behind?).. and two other boys 3 and 5...3 year old is SO naughty he hit my son sevreal times, who just laughed in his face but now I don't want my son to play with them in case he learns to hit, it's shame because I REALLY like their mommy, I just don' tunderstand why the 3 year old NEVER has any underwear on when I go round, since her mom comes over to help her you'd think Grandma would throw some pants on him...he's done toilet training..

SuperMomTo3 - Tuesday, 6 Sep
Well, I'll make sure I keep my guard up. Gezzz.. I do know I'm sooo not his type. He likes the 95lbs blondes. UGH.. I told him it's time to change his standards. LOL>..

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