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By this time, you and your child have established routines and bedtime should be an important time during the day for both you and your child. Bedtime is a great time to provide one on one, uninterrupted time to listen to your child and talk about their day. Establishing this as a nightly routine, your soothing voice will help your child get snuggled in and rest easily. You also are setting the stage for years to come, when your child wants to talk to you privately.

It is not unlikely to have noticed some changes in your child's appetite. One day she seems like she is starving and other days she hardly eats anything at all. Your toddler may also have distinct favorites. Although it is okay to continue to serve your child her favorite foods, remember to provide a vareity of healthy foods. Offer new foods frequently and although she may reject them at first, continue serving them to her. Eventually, she will try them and possibly surprise herself with a new favorite! Just because your child has rejected the food, does not mean she does not like it. Toddlers are often scared to try new foods. Do not make a fuss if she does not eat it, just serve it again. Always offer your child the same foods that the rest of the family is eating and avoid serving different meals.

Your curious toddler may be wondering about sex at this point. Although he does not need to know the details, it is okay to answer her questions about where babies come from and differences in girls and boys. You could tell your child that babies grow in a special place in a mommy's tummy. You may choose to tell your toddler that babies get here from both the mommy and daddy. Most of the time, your child will only ask a few questions and then their curiosity will be satisfied. Talking to your child now about these inevitable questions will make it easier for more in-depth questions later on. Teach your child the names of his/her genitals as you teach the rest of the body parts names. Do not worry if you find your child handling their genitals. It is normal for children to explore all of their body parts, genitals included, and they are finding out that it feels good. Try not to make your child feel `naughty` about this and possibly encourage them to explore in a private area-such as the bathroom or their bedroom.

Two year olds often bite, hit, pinch and kick other people. Most children will bite, hit, kick or pinch when they are angry or frustrated. When your toddler does this, tell her firmly, `No biting. Biting hurts.` Pull your child aside and explain to her that what she did hurts and that is is unacceptable. Never bite, hit, kick or pinch your child back. This will not stop the problem and it may teach your child that it is okay.

Talk with your child, rather than at him. He can understand what you say and most of the time will have interesting things to say back to you. Try to encourage your child to talk by using open-ended questions that he can comment on. Tell your child that what he said was interesting, funny or neat. Let him know that you value his opinions and thoughts.

Developmental Milestones - 24 Months Old



Physical

• Tries to catch a ball
• Prefers to run than walk
• Likes to walk on low walls
• Throws a ball well

Intellectual

• Can name many familiar objects
• Understands soon and is beginning to wait
• Can ask for food and drink
• Knows where things belong
• Can build a tower of 8 blocks

Emotional

• Scared of animals, trains, thunderstorms and other sounds
• Bossy
• May hit, slap or bite when mad
• Defiant at times
• Selfish- `Mine`

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride on toys
• Puppets
• Books
• Soft modelling clay
• Pretend play
• Bath toys
• Art materials
• Dolls and stuffed animals
• Alphabet and number toy

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doublemama - Friday, 20 Nov
hahha julia i love it!

juliasf - Friday, 20 Nov
Hahahahaha- Doublemama- I am totally cracking up about the rhymetime scenario. Hahah- I am STILL laughing just thinking about it. Thanks for the laugh! Makes me think of a day last month-- we just got a new car (Honda CRV) nothing fancy but it's new, black, tinted windows, leather... I was feeling good, warm sunny day. Sofia was in the back but no one could see her because of the tinted windows. I ALMOST felt single again until I realized the windows were down and I was jamming out to 'If You're Happy and You Know It' blasting from the car stereo. I was too embarrassed to even look around me to see who was getting a good laugh out of the chick in the black Honda clapping her hands, stopping her feet and shouting 'Hurray!'

doublemama - Friday, 20 Nov
so the baby doll saga continues lol. she insisted we take the doll to rhymetime at the library then when we got there she ditched me for some strangers n just sat with them. well i started getting confused looks from people, only to realize there i was sitting big n pregnant with a FAKE baby infront of me singing along to the rhymes. i knew i brought a real toddler, but i guess everyone else didnt and thought i was delusional lol. just great haha.

bri..im impressed u are able to rake leaves at this point. the house is a disaster and only about 15% of me cares lol im just really miserable and unhappy and i hate how useless i am to my daughter, how worn down im getting, etc. hubby has a project release this weekend so hes gonna be working most of it..blah

tammy im so sorry you're sick. try to rest up n use the weekend. hopefully u can fight it quick.



3rdtimer - Friday, 20 Nov
Thanks Bek, I will look out for those ingredients and avoid them! We all have reasonably sensitive skin in this family. I try to use as much natural & organic stuff as possible for skincare, shampoo etc. It's scary to think about what's in some of the products we use, that either go directly on our skin or we breathe in the fumes. I can't wear perfume or I break out in a rash. One good friend (guy) always wears aftershave and when he kisses me hello I always end up with one red cheek!

Bek 30 - Friday, 20 Nov
Bri, I have some of those ppl too, once my cousin had a go at the ppl wrighting the comments and it started a fight...hahaha, I was to busy lmao to delete though...hahaha, The ingredient is OCTYL METHOXYCINNANMATE and also PHENOXYETHANOL,~~~~Donna says they r both responsiable, and they are also found in some face creams and body lotions...it did quiet a lot of damage...my my poor baby was up and down last night. I am taking those photos the the pead on Thursday and seeing if he can try and get something done about more warnings (the pead we have has a lot of pull on a lot of things), so we will see what he has to say

Bri - Friday, 20 Nov
I feel good, got some aggression out! Now that I have meds to control pain I was able to go rake the leaves that have blown into our yard, yet again! Only did the front but that's enough for now. I tire easily and I'm actually sweating which I haven't done in a while since I was babying my body. I can say the bulk is starting to take effect. It did several months ago with the first but since I haven't gained as much I'm just now starting to really feel it. 38 more days until my due date. I doubt my doctor will want me to go over since it is a VBAC but I don't care. I would love for him to come around the 16th because I'll be 38 weeks and he'll be home for Christmas and 9 days before. So, it wouldn't be Christmas Eve. That's my fear, that I'll be heading to the hospital on Christmas Eve. Ugh! I would consider doing a home birth if that happened! Just call head into the ER with the newborn in tow. HAHA! I know I wouldn't actually do that but it sounds nice. I'm still anxious for all this to happen though. More so, how is Kekoa going to handle Mom being gone over night. Since Joe will be home next week I think I'll see about him putting him down for a nap some day, and down for the night another. I guess in the end it'll be what it'll be. If he ends up not having a good night or two oh well. Once I'm home we'll get back into the routine. Maybe a modified routine since I'll have a little one as well but it'll be basically the same.

Bri - Friday, 20 Nov
Tammy, I'm sorry you're sick now. I guess it was bound to happen. So little of sleep that you've had you're immune system is down and then to be exposed to all the germs the boys are bringing home. I hope you feel better soon. Does your husband work weekends? If not, maybe you can take a break...

joeyandzacksmommy2007 - Friday, 20 Nov
hi girls how are you all today..well its my turn to be sick i guess have a sore throat and headache and stuffy nose. i hope it goes away i am exhausted. zack is hanging in there everyday without vomit is a good day. he has a lil cough and his nose is all clogged and his fever is staying around 100.2..he is active though just taking one or two more naps then usual..so i called his derm doc today and told him how his face turns red on his cheeks and they are hot as fire when it happens and he asked a bunch of questions and then asked me to send him pictures of this to him so he can try and help it over the phone before we see him. i told him that i am always being told what rosey red cheeks he has and i know its not normal..(sometime they are to hot to even touch..its more wierd then anything) we also managed to get teh second opinion to UNC the same day we went go see the derm so it will all work out....lets hope we can stay healthy till then

3rdtimer - Friday, 20 Nov
Happy birthday Bri! Well it's already your birthday here in Australia :-) Maybe just ignore that 'friend's comments for now... if it's still annoying you in a few months then 'unfriend' her.

3rdtimer - Friday, 20 Nov
Hi everyone :-) Robin thanks for sharing with us about Hunter, it must be so rewarding for you when you have those real connection moments with him. You explain it all very well, about having to enter his world and such. ***** So I am sitting here typing away and in front of me is a vase with some small branches I pruned from a tree in the garden, and I can see something moving in there and realise it's a disgusting huge cockroach! Yuk! I just moved the whole vase outside.... It has been really humid here the last day or so, after a massive heatwave, so I think the humidity brings them out. Yuk yuk yuk. ****** Luv that's so awesome about the weight loss. I've done Weight Watchers before too and I think it's great. The recipes are delicious! There was one in particular Andy and I loved which was pumpkin and tofu with snow peas, in kind of sweet sticky soy and stuff, so delicious and only a couple of points per serve so you could have a glass or two of wine haha! ***** Bek I really hope the Hamilton sunscreen works for poor Katy. Let us know. What were the ingredients that she was reacting to, so I can watch out for them in future too?

Bri - Friday, 20 Nov
I think my hormones are getting to me. I have friends that I haven't talked to this whole pregnancy because they are serious drame queens. I can't handle drama at this point in my life. Do any of you have friends on Facebook that have to comment on every damn thing you write. This 'friend' that I haven't talked to does exactly that. And, to me, it sounds like she's sucking up for some reason. I get the ahhh, your such a great mama, you must be beautiful pregnant. Blah blah blah. Ok, I know compliments should be taken with a smile but I swear I want to just fly to CO and punch her! HAHA! You would think she would get the hint when I haven't spoken to her for 8 or 9months that I don't want too? Like I said, hormones or something but seriously. I also think she's on all the freakin' time because I post something and come here and I'm already getting an email saying that I have a comment. I've also deleted a coupl of people from my list. Not my sisters yet. I'm still debating on that one. But I have friends from years back that just can't grow up. One made a stupid commet yesterday so I delete his comment and him. HAHA! Anyways, other then being a little pissy I'm doing good today. Just laid the little man down for his nap. Going to head outside and rake some more leaves that blew into my yard and then shower. Sounds like a plan! Joe has all of next week off which I'm excited for. My birthday is tomorrow too. Today is going to be a long day/night for him but it'll be worth it to have him home all next week. I might even 'lose' his cell phone so he can't receive calls. HAHA!

luvbeingamom - Friday, 20 Nov
Good afternoon Ladies. Double, Weight watchers! It is the only thing that works for me. But thanks! I am very excited. I still want to loose about 30 more lbs. Hopefully by next summer. One day at a time. One lb at a time. ***** Bek - i can't believe those pics. I checked them out on facebook. Poor little girl. Hopefully the other one will work for her. **** Bri i feel the same way. I love my boys, but sometimes i wish for a 3rd just to have something girly in my house! :-)

Bri - Friday, 20 Nov
Morning ladies! I hope you all are having better days. Double, I love how little girls are with dolls and such. Kekoa is all boy. He lifts his leg when he pitches a baseball. He now hands me a ball and runs across the room and picks up his bat like he's going to hit it. I roll it on the ground and he swings (golfs it). He wrestles, he runs, he loves dirty socks! HAHA! He picks up old socks and smells them and shouts stinky! Then runs away. He climbs on me. When I'm doing yoga he gets on his head or climbs on my back. The doctor asked if he pretends. I told her if you count hammering away or using a screw driver as pretend. He doesn't like Little People' or stuff animals. They aren't fun. He likes active games. Loves his bike, especially when he can get one of us to push him. It's cute and exhausting at the same time. I'm thrilled to be having another boy but sometimes I wish he was a she just for the fact that I could have the girly things with her. Oh well, if we have a third, maybe we'll get lucky.

Bek 30 - Thursday, 19 Nov
Ok the pics are now up on facebook, it got her face, neck and ears...ouch...I just remembered she is 25mths today!!!!!!

Bek 30 - Thursday, 19 Nov
3RD: Was it the Hamilton sensitive sunscreen that you use? The Zinc sunscreen has made a mess of Katy's face, so I took down every sunscreen I had to the pharmacy and Donna and I went thru them all...In the end she worked out that Katy is allergic to 2 different things in the sunscreen and that the Hamilton is the only sunscreen without those specific ingredients. I'll try and get some pics of Katies face and upload them to facebook

doublemama - Thursday, 19 Nov
robin..im sure those times when u get into his world and when u feel connected just totally make your day and keep you pushing through the harder times. their like lil gifts i suppose. i had one autistic student that was pretty aggressive (he came from a bad home) and he would throw chairs at me n hit me n such..well i still remember the day he decided to let me in on his world..and had me play some game involving manilla paper squares he had cut up..i stopped class (25 rambunctious 5th grade students) and him n i just sat at my desk playing that game to his heart's content. it felt like a privilege/honor to get to share something with him. sadly though mainstream was not for him, his aid wasnt all that, and he ended up being transferred unexpectedly. the rest of the class which wasnt quite old enough to understand why he was aggressive, didnt talk to them, etc all got together by themselves and made him a huge folder full of good bye notes n such..it was so touching to see em all rally together to show even though they didnt understand, they cared.

luv...wow...size 22 to a 14..thats amazing!!! keeeep it up. whats your secret?

bek...congrats on dylans test!

luvbeingamom - Thursday, 19 Nov
Robin, I got tears in my eyes reading that. thank you for sharing with us. I can only imagine how difficult it must be. I volunteered in highschool with autistic students but my 2 hours a week (total) never let me join their world and i never felt effective. i am honored to be able to view this through your eyes. It is a very different and enlightening experience. Thank you. I hope Hunter is able to continue with the therapy that he needs. it sounds like it ishelping him tremendously. Though i do feel for you when it comes to preschool. The idea of sending Jake to school, heck, sending Josh breaks my heart, i can't imagine having to overcome the feelings with a child with ASD. ****** Bek - Congrats to Dylan on his test! that is great! Who cares what the other kids are doing, celebrate his accomplishments! ****** Double that is so cute about the baby doll! Little girls are so cute. I love my boys, but they are so rough and tumble, it is nice to hear the sweet little girl things! ***** Speaking of rough and tumble. We went to my mother's for dinner and the kids found my old (VERY VERY VERY Old) roller skates. The adjustable kind that go over your shoes. Well Josh was playing with them, holding my hands and goiong around the house. Well we were getting ready to leave, i look up and watch Jake get up with the skates on his feet and skate across the house. He is the reason i have gray hair! **** Oh and I got to buy new pants again today b/c of the weight i lost. Another size down. I am now a 14. Down from a 22 just about a year ago!!!!! i am so excited!

RobinG - Thursday, 19 Nov
:) I cant stand it either, lol. HATE it when people get in my space too, lol. Hunter has a few places he can go. A regular preK with a shadow aid (I am not for this) A prek this is run by the county for special needs children and who follow the same therapy theories he has now. Half day program and bus will pick him up. A mix of home therapy and school (hard to get approved but the one I like most) or just as he has now, home therapy. I am really stressing about him going on his own. He doesnt do well without me. I am his security (its a different level with ASD versus typical kiddos) My other two went to school and I was all for it and they went all day. I am very active in his therapy and just cant imagine not being a part of it. When he melts down not being there to comfort him. Double you are so right...The social emotional connection with an ASD child is different, its really hard to explain when one hasnt experienced it. Hunter gives very good eye contact usually from a distance or when I am not holding him. It is hard for him to look at me when he is very close to my face. that is heart breaking but I've learned to accept it. The other day I was holding him and his face was maybe 6 inches from mine. He turned and looked at me and I melted. It was a rush like when you meet them for the first time after giving birth. It brought tears tomy eyes. When you have a child who spends alot of time being in your world in a parallel position versus intertwined you feel connected yet at a distance so when the two mix it is incredible... I got off on a tangent .. but to have Hunter go away for half a day 5 days a week when he feels already partly gone at times it is a bit overwelming. But I know he needs to go ~ for his most success. Unless I choose to just send him to a regular pre K on my own he will continue to receive this school paid for via the county. Hunters service coordinator is amazing so I feel very relieved she is helping. I've over heard other moms chat at playgroup and my view is some arent so good and helping the kids get the services they need. The key to the heart of an ASD child is to join their world. Versus them yours. When I join Hunters world he is the happiest boy ever :) When I encourage him to join mine I see struggles. After you have joined their world they realize who you are and it then is easier on them to join yours. (((hugs all)))

Bek 30 - Thursday, 19 Nov
Their is an austistic boy in my nieces class, he clicked with her straight away and when he has a momebt, my niece seems to be the only one then can talk him down. He was on Dylans soccer team last year, his memory was short, but I think he had fun...although training was hell...the only way he would communicate was to how hit the boys, some fought back with him..others just took him in their stride....I'm lucky with Dylan, he never shames me, he understands that people are different and never picks on him...although this little boy would look at me as the enemy at soccer, but at school he clings to me, but he has his 2 good friends, and I am glad that he tries in everything he does

doublemama - Thursday, 19 Nov
robin..im just like hunter, i cant standdd when anyone touches me other than hubby lol. even family members, im just not the touchy feelie type. as for his special school, does that require tuition or does the state pay for that? itd be great if the state paid. do u think it would be hard on him going off to school by himself? i agree with you that mainstream teachers need more training. i had 3 officially autistic kids and the 1 girl i mentioned earlier, none of which i honestly had a clue how to work with but all of which were a pleasure. the thing i loved was seeing them light up about the things that interested them. one was jewish and loved finding out how many jewish people are in various locations. i remember in the middle of teaching one day having him ask me miss..how many jewish people do you think are in hawaii??? there were times when i could get 'into his world' and those were the coolest..i felt like i was part of something exclusive :)

Bek 30 - Thursday, 19 Nov
Dylan got 100% in his spelling test girls...YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, although his words are only 3 letters long compared with the kids who have 8 letters...but I don't care...the best he has ever done was 3 words right!!! and he recieved his medallion...Yayyyyyyyyyyy.

Bri - Thursday, 19 Nov
I think a lot of people have a lot going on right now and just don't have time. Me, I have plenty of time on my hands, especially since I can't just get up and go at full speed through out the day. I have cleaned the liter box, the turtle tank, vacuumed the downstairs and spot treated the stains. But that has been since 8am and it's now 1. HAHA! Takes me a while to do things. Do a chore, then sit, then another. I should go lay down though. Kekoa is sleeping and I should too or at least take a shower. I have my appointment for my vaccine here shortly. Still only discomfort today! YAY! The last time I put on the cream was last night too! I think the only time it really hurts is when I'm overly active. So, I'll put some on after my shower since I'll be out and about after nap time. Hopefully it'll help and keep me on my feet until dinner.

RobinG - Thursday, 19 Nov
I'm here :) Sitting online the last hour ~ tired today :( Had play group this morning. Only one meltdown. It was circle time and one mom decide to hold Hunters shoulders to gently push/guide him to me and it set him off :( Thats one thing I've learned with autism, dont touch them unless you are invited to :) Esp if you are not family! Other then that it went well :) thats great Bri on getting in for the shot ~ H's speech therapist is due Jan 1st and cant get a shot as they are out :( She is waiting for a new shipment. Maybe one day we can all meet in the center, lol :) Or most of us :) **Double I love Target! How funny she wants to clothes for her baby, lol. Must be a day for babies :) Hunter has been pushing a stroller around with a baby in it :) So darn cute :) 2 weeks from today we go back to developement Pediatrician. Very anxious and nervous. This will be the big final DX apmnt. He currently has Autism but doc wanted to reeval just in case since he was so young. I would never wish ASD on any child and wish my child didnt have it but I am praying that he doesnt change the DX. If it will be, not yet. The therapy team and I all see his concerns and feel it fits and if his DX changes they will reduce his services and when he doesnt get them he looses skills :( I am not ready for that yet. But TBH I dont think it will change. He clearly is mild and will still do well in life and be successful and thats all that matters what ever the DX is. He can start a special School in July or fall if we wish so looking looking at our options since we must decide by March 1st. hugs all ~ :) Tx DOUBLE on the video ~ sadly I also learned that only Special Ed teachers are required to get the training. I dont agree with that. All teachers should be because now adays ASD children are mixed in with the mainstream kids. It takes all understanding it, not just the aid. Someday ~ fingers crossed!

doublemama - Thursday, 19 Nov
its pretty quiet here today...we just got back from tarjay. they had baby stuff on sale so i got some stuff for the baby..and my daughter threw a fit because she wants the stuff for HER baby not mine..(she has a baby that we're having to take everywhere with us..burp, change, feed, put to sleep, the works)...that kinda threw me for a loop....but at least her lil tantrum led to her going down for a nap early. the other weird thing was she saw the ritz crackers n went crazyy wanting them..shes never even had em and doesnt know what they r..so i told her ok n reached for the generic of them..but she insisted on the name brand ritz...she must have seen a commercial for them which sucks because im so anti tv controlling the minds of kids and here i have my own having a commercial telling her what to buy when she doesnt even know what it is shes wanting.

Bri - Thursday, 19 Nov
Well, last night I slept well if it weren't for having to get up and pee every 10minutes. I swear I shouldn't drink so much at night but that's when I'm thirsty and I pay for it. I'm still tender but feeling good. I'm happy to say that I'm heading in this afternoon to get my H1N1 shot! Finally! My hospital got more in and I got the call yesterday. So I have a 2:40 appointment. Of course this means another trip down to Bellevue but oh well. I guess I need to get used to it since come December I'll be there weekly. I will be thrilled if this little guy wants to make an appearance at 38weeks...that is if he's ready! If he's ready I'll definately be happy to be home from Christmas recovering. Lots of fun!

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