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Surely, you have heard of the `Terrible Two's`. Two year olds can be trying and taxing, but they can also be exciting and loads of fun! Rather than looking at your two year old as `terrible`, try to see him as `terrific`-even on trying days! Both you and your child have come along way in just two short years! Look at how much you have taught your little one. He sure has learned a lot! Over the next year, you are going to need patience, awareness, firmness, love, humor and wonder. Parents need patience to deal with the many mood swings of a two year old, awareness to ensure that his surroundings are safe, firmness to make sure your child listens and follows directions and humor to laugh at yourself and your child. Love should be never ending and you should show your child love daily.

Immunizations should all be caught up at this point, at least for a few years. Regular check-ups with the doctor are important to keep your child healthy. Your pediatrician can often find problems before they become serious through well visits. Keep your child's health record in a safe spot so that it is easily accessible for day-care and schools.

Thumb sucking is a common behavior of children through age six. Thumb sucking is one way that your child has to soothe himself and he finds security in his thumb. As long as you do not pressure your child to stop, he will probably stop by himself. Parents are often worried about dental problems from thumb sucking. You do not need to worry about dental problems until the permanent teeth erupt, around five or six years old.

If your child has not yet shown an interest in toilet training, he probably will very soon. Providing a child-sized potty on the floor will give your child a start and make it easier for them to get started. Remember that toilet training takes time, patience and praise. Do not scold or punish for accidents. They happen. The majority of children will stop dirtying before they stop wetting. It is not uncommon for children to be daytime toilet trained for a while before becoming nigh time toilet trained. Occasionally, it may seem that your trained child has regressed. This is common when changes take place in the child's life-a new baby, a family move, visits from family, etc. Do not start toilet training until your child shows signs that he is ready. The process will go smoother for everyone involved!

Interact with your child as much as possible. Take every opportunity that you can to teach your child about a variety of things. Be a teacher for child-you will be amazed how quickly children pick up on new skills. Read to your child often and talk about the images on each page. Most importantly, take time to have fun with your energetic two year old!

Developmental Milestones - 25 Months Old

Physical

• Looks at feet while walking
• Can walk backwards
• Wants to walk-not be carried or ride in stroller

Intellectual

• Likes schedules and routines
• Understands sentences, but can not use them yet
• Uses two-three word sentences
• Points to pictures in a book
• Can sing some of a song
• Can draw a circle
• Attention span is growing
• Can follow simple demands
• May ask to use the toilet

Emotional

• Does not share well with other children
• Likes adult attention
• May hit others

Age Appropriate Toys

• Ride on toys
• Bath toys
• Building materials
• Art supplies
• Sorting materials
• Games-matching, sorting, counting, etc..
• Dolls
• Cars
• Pretend play
• Interactive educational toys and games
• Barns and animals

Comments:

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Proud Mommy of a Son!!! - Sunday, 19 May
HEllo ladies !!!

bellablue - Wednesday, 15 May
boo! Arianna is 25 months today woohoo!

affrikka_123@hotmail.com - Wednesday, 12 Dec
LOL- he is my fourth child but I really feel out of my depth with this child haha!

affrikka_123@hotmail.com - Wednesday, 12 Dec
I am thinking about putting Finn into daycare as I'm starting to pull my hair out with his constant getting into and climbing onto everything...Nothis is sacred and if he cant reach, he uses a chair and I seriously can not do a single thing without him trashing the place. He also started hitting our dogs....

kathleen112 - Monday, 19 Nov
I'm certainly not looking forward to it hopeful!! But I'll be under 'light sedation'...not sure what to expect. Mine (assuming that's what it is) are internal so there's no sign of them at all except for the occasional bloody stool. I've been avoiding running because of it which as I mentioned is ironic only 'cause for the first time in my life I was starting to enjoy it. I had an epidural and have had no such experience with low back pain. I've heard people say that but in my case I've had no side effects. So impressed with Keira!! And happy for you that you're rid of diapers, at least for the daytime!!

hopeful29 - Monday, 19 Nov
OMG KAthleen I just realized what you wrote about the scope...yikes...I have been dealing with this for awhile too. I'm so confused as to why I have like perm hemmorroids and I had a c-section...I thought that was only from pushing a baby out. I don't know it's messed up. I have never told a doct but I know I'll have to eventually. IT's not itchy or anything it just bleeds like once a week or so (almost like it pops and grows back). Are you nervous for it? I heard it's 'not pleasant' maybe thats why I have avoided it. Oh I also had a question about epidural. I get lower back ache all the time since I had Keira and I actually attributed it to my job and then I was talking to a guy here who had an epidural for knee surgery and he was telling me he gets lower back ache ever since. Well OMG now I think that may be what it is...anyone else have that? It's only when I'm standing for awhile etc. Keira is on day 6 no accidents now! She is staying at her grandmothers for a few days, I'm excited cause I'm going to see the twilght movie tonight...yeah I know I'm one of those haha. Anyways I was trainer her bottomless and she was doing perfect but her grandmother bought her Dora panties (she loves Dora) and sure enough she is still using the potty just pulling them down when she has to go. You don't even have to ask her anymore she just goes like it's nothing. Plus she is waking up in the morning and after her nap with a dry diaper! So happy!!!

hopeful29 - Friday, 16 Nov
OMG thats hilarious Keira loves washing her hands as well!!!! It excites her so much lol. I bought princess soap that smells soooooooooooo good I try not to use too much of it since it's for her lol. Once again she went all day yesterday pooping and peeing in the potty. I really think by xmas she'll be good to go (during the day). I really am not sure what to do for overnight. She sleeps downstairs. I might have to move down to the other room downstairs like I did when she was a baby for obv reasons. I hate how my house is built with the master bedroom upstairs and 2 bedroom down. But it is what it is.

kathleen112 - Thursday, 15 Nov
haha Hopeful I'm having my moments with the running...just when I think I'm enjoying it I come to my senses. :-) Actually I've been experiencing some bleeding whenever I run and my doctor thinks it's internal hemmorroids. (Yes, I know TMI but hell we're a long way past that.) So while it's not painful it's not the most pleasant thing in the world to deal with. I'm having a scope at the end of the month to be sure that's what it is. Ah, the joys of the post-pregnancy body. Speaking of sexy (NOT) no we're not yet trying for #2. I promise you we will try sometime in 2013. :-) I've been pretty strong with not giving Ben his presents which is hard especially 'cause he's usually with me when I buy them lol. Luckily he's easily distracted so he doesn't insist on playing with whatever it is when we get home. My husband stupidly left on his his gifts right on the other side of a glass door separating our family room from our living room and Ben noticed it and was PISSED I wouldn't let him at it. Very impressed with Keira's use of the potty!! Ben was into at least talking about it for several days there (he even made up an original song with the lyrics: 'sing! poopy! potty!') but his interest has waned. Now he even denies having a poop in his diaper when it is clear he does. He absolutely loves washing his hands though. He gets so excited when I use the toilet...he jumps up and down untl I'm done saying 'wash your hands! wash your hands!' lol. So I could definitely use that as a bribing tool though again, I'm a little less anxious to start this potty routine than you.

hopeful29 - Thursday, 15 Nov
It's sounds like how Quebec for over 10 years now has said they want to separate from Canada cause they are the 'french province' and want to be there own country. Of course it never and will never happen but people get right into it thinking it will eventually. Right out of her! So at daycare keira started using the potty so now everyday at home right until bedtime she doesn't wear a diaper and is pooping and peeing in the potty like it's nothing! So I know it's long road to her being completely trained but it's def a step in the right direction! Even at daycare she told me that Keira is prob going to catch on before the 31/2 year old who shows no interest. Prob only cause his parents don't bother with it and he can't just learn at daycare. But I am very much on board I hate diapers!!! Numb bum eh Cupcake? LOL thats too funny :) Kash have a great trip!!! KAthleen whats new you trying to have #2 yet. Congrats on all the running sounds like you are starting to enjoy it! I just bought a new coat from the running room it has a built in balaclava and it's just awesome! I never buy myself anything so I feel totally spoiled lol. I keep buying stuff for Keira for Christmas and end up giving it to her...frig I don't know why I do that. I bought her 4 of the little hamsters (fuzzy friends) thast move around and make noise, well she loves them so I just couldn't help giving them to her. I bought her a doll that laughs and I'm doing everything in my power not to give it to her.

kashsmommy - Wednesday, 14 Nov
I'm not stressing over it, like I said...just thought it was kinda wild. I find it pretty funny because 2 days before I heard about Louisiana's petition I was joking with a friend about Louisiana becoming a country and me being president! Just strange to think about all the things that would change. I truly do not think for a second that any of this will really happen...just entertained by it for the moment!

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 14 Nov
And while I hate to cite Fox News as credible, it's not even on their site.

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 14 Nov
Not sure what your friend's sources are but let's just say it's not a headline on a single credible news website. I only know what I know about Texas 'cause Governer Perry (who ran in the Republican primaries) stated that he didn't support the petitioners. This is nothing, don't let it get you stressed out.

kashsmommy - Wednesday, 14 Nov
No ma'am lol, a large portion of the states have these petitions going! The only info I have on it is from a Facebook friend who has clearly taken up politics as her religion(insert 'annoyed at my newsfeed face' here) and last she 'reported', all 50 states now have petitions going. I don't believe it'll happen either, just thought it was kinda wild! The problem is that there SO many rumors about what Obama is doing or will doing. People feel like their rights as citizens are in jeopardy. I'm not educated enough on the topic to really have an opinion, so I won't pretend I am, but what if the government says 'ok, you want out, go ahead'? Even if they're only trying to prove a point. Just makes me a little nervous. If any of this goes any further, I'm heading to see my family in Honduras lol! Or maybe Hopeful has some room for us Hahahaha!

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 14 Nov
Or at least Texas is the one one crowing the loudest about it. The governer doesn't even support it. Bunch of sore losers. No one was unhappier about George W's reelection than I was but I lived and so will all the Obama detractors out there

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 14 Nov
It's one state, Texas, and it's not going to happen. It's much ado about nothing.

kashsmommy - Tuesday, 13 Nov
Kathleen...I though for sure you'd know. There's plenty states petitioning for secession from the U.S. government to branch off and start their own governments!!! Last I heard, 40 states now have petitions for it. All that is needed for an official response from the White House is 25,000 signatures and several states have already surpassed it. I think it's a bit ridiculous, but it's also kind of worrisome. I know it won't happen, but what if?!?! I don't love the fact that the election turned out the way it did, but this is a bit much and could get way out of hand pretty quickly. W. T. F America?!?

kathleen112 - Tuesday, 13 Nov
What craziness?

kathleen112 - Tuesday, 13 Nov
What craziness?

kashsmommy - Tuesday, 13 Nov
Glad to hear it hopeful!!! Thanks Samantha...I hope he does too and other than immediate family, y'all will be the first to know haha!!! Have y'all heard about all the craziness going on here in the states?!?!? Stressing me out a bit :-/

hopeful29 - Tuesday, 13 Nov
:) I'm not on course hehe. Very happ,y I'll be ready for Jan

SamanthaRabie - Tuesday, 13 Nov
Hi ladies, havent been on here forever!! Work is crazy travelling the whole of SA (without my baby!!) finally its all over hopefully no travelling till next year!! @ Kash really happy that you are happy! Hope he pops the questions soon!! and let us know how he did it!! @ Hopeful I agree with Kash come next year you will be sooo happy that your course is over with! The sooner the better!! Potty Training not happening with Momo probably because I havent been around much and when I am I am pooped so sleep is all I really want to do, but hopefully come the 13 Dec on my bday when I take leave for a month I will be able to give him 100% of my attention and catch up on things we missed out on!! Envy you guys where its snowing!! I practically live in the desert so no snow at all we just have freezing cold winter winds but thats it! Snakes and Spiders--well killed both and it doesnt freak me out just had to kill the cape cobra (was a baby one) because I was afraid it would harm my lil baby who was excited to see a (ggggoooor ma). Hope you all well enjoy the festive season!! I cannot wait to put up our Christmas tree!! Cant wait to see if Momo will still be interested in pulling off the trimmings or if he will actually help me decorate!!

kathleen112 - Monday, 12 Nov
Positive thougts being sent your way...but I promise you you CAN do this if it happens. You're one strong chica. And if it is now, think about how happy you'll be that it's all over come January

hopeful29 - Monday, 12 Nov
getting a lot of anxiety, i find out if I'm on course tomorrow and I don't want to be so I'm crossing my fingers I have till Jan. Please send a thought out my way so I'm not on course I can't do it right now, I just can't

kathleen112 - Sunday, 11 Nov
Sounds like you've been bitten by the bug Kash lol.

kashsmommy - Saturday, 10 Nov
Hopeful...can I choose which of his family members will join my new family?!? Haha I wish! Kathleen...the issues have been resolved. He still gets on my nerves from time to time, but that's normal right? As far as commitment goes, I've never had a problem with it. We're basically married as it is so I don't know why my nerves are in a ball over this! He hasn't even asked, nor do I know if he really will be soon! I think the wondering if/when is driving me crazy. We went to the gun range yesterday and when we finished shooting he told me he wanted to show me something...my mind immediately starts going 100 miles a minute 'this is it, this is it!' When really he wanted to show me a natural spring. I laughed at myself on the inside! I'm a nut case right now!

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