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You have probably noticed that your two year old wants to be as independent as possible. She does not realize that she still needs help accomplishing things. Because she wants to be independent, you might feel as though you are constantly battling your child over simple, everyday things. Rarely do the battles end nicely with some sort of compromise. Some of the battles you win and your child gets more frustrated and some your child wins, leaving you feeling angry and defeated. Take a deep breath, there is hope! Try to turn all of the battles into win-win situations. If your child wants to eat snack before naptime, allow her to choose her snack before nap and eat it when she wakes up.

Make-believe play is a fun and healthy part of growing up. Children enjoy being superheroes, doctors, moms, dads, teachers and other fun careers. By providing imaginary play equipment, you can encourage your child to use his imagination and be whatever he chooses to be. Join in the fun and play with your child. You have the power to create your child's imagination. You can even make simple props for pretend play from cardboard boxes, paper bags, construction paper and other ordinary objects.

Special occasions can be alot of fun for two year olds. Your child may be invited to a birthday party, holiday celebration or some other event. Explain to your child where you are going and what she is going do do there. Many two year olds find giving a gift to be hard, because they want the toys for themselves. If your child is going to see Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny, show him pictures ahead of time and tell him who it is. Once you get to the event, if your child is hesitant about sitting with Santa or the Bunny, do not force him to visit. Let him see the other children visiting and your child may change his mind. At family events, do not force your child to mingle with family members that he is not accustomed to.

Continue to teach your child about colors, shapes, numbers, letters, animal sounds, body parts and other preschool skills. Two year olds love to do arts and crafts. Encourage him to learn these skills through arts and crafts, songs or dance and movement. Make learning fun for your child.

Developmental Milestones - 28 Months Old

Physical

• Constantly on the go
• Tries to blow bubbles
• Tries to gallop
• Stands on one foot
• Catches a ball-sometimes
• Can jump over objects on the floor

Intellectual

• Recognizes familiar places
• May know what comes next
• Has favourites
• Can brush teeth
• Longer attention span
• Knows body parts

Emotional

• Feelings are hurt easily
• Frequent tantrums
• Gets frustrated easily
• Calls people by their names

Age Appropriate Toys

• Dress up clothes
• Balls
• Books
• Counters/Sorters
• Pretend play sets
• Outside toys
• Art supplies
• Magna-doodles
• Building materials
• Modelling clay
• Alphabet and number toys
• Cars/track

Comments:

Comments 26-50 of about 51 for month 28
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Baby Jaidalynn - Monday, 24 Aug
I feel you Jolea Mom, I am so exhausted with my 2 year old too. She was fine for awhile but now is getting just overly aggressive at times. She won't listen at all, I actually got so angry and went into my evil voice she freaked out and sat down. OMG I scared myself. She argues to put on her clothes so I have to bribe her, for example, well mommy's leaving and you aren't going with me, you'll stay here with Grammy. Or hey didn't you want to go out with mommy to the store and to the park. Her screams are so screechy.LOL I once was so fed up I just started screeching with her, and we both started laughing. I don't know if I am encouraging her or just asking her to stop.LOL I started doing small spanking on her hand because for some reason she is starting to touch things that aren't hers, and she will double any messes, run from me, open the door and escape outside, which I put ped locks on it now afraid she will go off in the night while I asleep. Man I could go on and on.

Joleaandshelbysmom - Monday, 24 Aug
I am back, we have moved and now have our own internet at home. Its so exciting for us, lol. Jolea has officailly hit the terrible twos..argh, it has been a hard week for her, I think the combo of new baby, new home, and daycare was closed for two weeks so I stayed home with them, I think all that has something to do with the way she is acting. she hits, spits, screams, throws things (almost and sometimes hitting shelby). I just don't know what to do with her sometimes, The good thing is that she is finally starting to potty train. any tips for how to discapline her?

Rachel j - Sunday, 23 Aug
Hi Julbroom1, Sorry I haven't been on here lately. We have been just so busy lately getting our house ready to put on the market.I am sick of painting!!! We are hoping to list it by Oct 1st. I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL. That is so sad. I'm sure Trent missed you while you were away. Gene, only a few more days and Matt Jr. starts school! I bet it is going to feel so different not to have him around while he is at school during the day. Does he start as half days or full days? Lilly I hope the new job is going good. J-dee must miss you while you are working now. I saw some of the pictures on fb of your Florida trip. It looks like you had a great time! I finally took Samantha to quarter night at Quassy. I will have to post pictures when I get a chance. We also went last Tuesday and even though it cost more money, it was great because there were no lines on any of the rides. They have buy one after 5pm pass get one free coupons on their site for $9. We should meet up there before summer is over...

julbroom1 - Wednesday, 19 Aug
Hello every one wow I am the first to post on the 28 month page. Hope thats where we are suppose to be haha Days lately have been blending together, Spent the last couple days with hubby family his mom died on Sat after battleing breast cancer for over a year. it was rough for them and we left Trent at home first time I have been away from him he didn't seem to mind haha Hope everyone is doing good!!:) Lilly how is the new job going? Your trip looked like you guys had an awesome time:) Gen the countdown begins JR must be so excited:) well I am tired talk later:) Rachel hope all is well with you!:)

margysd - Monday, 3 Aug
Hi, I have a beautiful 13.5 month old daughter that I am very bonded to. I am a SAHM and try to include her in most everything that I do around the house. She seems very happy and well adjusted with all activities except when I do the dishes. When I stand at the sink she puts herself between me and the sink full of dirty dishes and cries very loudly until I pick her up or give her attention. I am confused by this behavior because I spend all of my time with her and take every opportunity that I can to have her involved in what I do. I tried to open the cupboards and let her play with the contents. I have also tried bringing her toys into the kitchen so she can play along with me. I have also tried putting her in her highchair with snacks so that she can watch me. These things have worked for the short term, but then after a few minutes she starts crying again. The only thing that I have found to stop the crying is if I put her in the bedroom with her bottle, she seems to calm herself down after a few minutes. When I walk in I usually find her sleeping with her head buried in the pillows. I feel guilty about this solution. I would like to find a way that she can be happy and play or occupy herself while I am doing the dishes without all of the drama. I really love my daughter and take every opportunity that I know of to bond with her and show her how much she is loved. If any of you mothers have gone through a similar experience as this and can offer tips or advice as to how you dealt with this I would greatly appreciate it. Please post any messages to my message board. Thanks very much.

Isabels-Mom - Saturday, 1 Aug
I notice some users are helping editing photos for other users, and when I seen that I was like WOW I love editing photos so why not do it for the wonderful mommy's out there. I am a photographer and I have some of the finest photo editing programs all of the newest. I would love to edit photos for you in my own time: Step One : is to send me a photo send it in any of the following ways below :) Send it to my email address PatsyBranch@aol.com along with your name, and if you want me to send the picture back let me know if you want it sent to your email or website ( I am Pregnant dot com ) Send me your photo using a link, tinypic.com, imageshack.us, photobucke.com, fliker.com, ect.. You can tell me a photo and I can pick it from your photobook on I am Pregnant Tell me your myspace, facebook or other and I can pick it up there Cell Phone photos can be sent to my blackberry and I can upload it and edit it that way ( that will be very low quality, and I will not post my number on this blog, emails only. - Need it sent another way? Just message me _______________________ Step Two : Tell me what you want done I can do many different things with your photos! I can add text to your image. Any Color & I have many different fonts ( different from originals ) If you want the text on there but think it will cover your image, I can do a simple touch and it will fit in with your photo, and not block anything out. ( Like on tv, when they put logos at the bottom, it doesn't cover your movie ) I can do black and white photos and make some things color, like background, eyes, shirts, ect.. ( You select what you want colored ) I can do more than black and white on the main image and I will still be able to do your selective color. Borders, I can many different boarders. I can also do a mirror border. Just let me know what you have in mind I can do Vigenette and Matte ( Matte is lighter, and Vigenette is darker highlights around your image ) I can do Old Photo Looks including, Old Black and White, Sepia, 60s style, Old Film looking, or I can do PHOTO RESTORE I can give it a shine to your image, I can brighten images, darken it, and just about anything When I am done with your photo I will send it to your email address, or I can post a link of your page. I would rather send it to your email address so you can look at it before it's posted on your page! So Please send me a message along with your email, and if you want to do all this by email just send me a message, and then send photos, and I will do my best and giving it a touch :) ( Please note that camera's that arent high quality are hard to edit in the following...removing spots on your face like wrinkles, hairs and other things of the following, but I can do other things for your image ! Thank you :) xoxo Patsy

FireDancer254 - Wednesday, 22 Jul
Ok guys I need your help! I am desperate to be able to stay home with my little man, but I need to be able to find a way to make some money from home (since I would be quitting my job and all)! I feel like I have exhausted all of my resources at this point, and if i have to read about one more 'get rich quick' scam online I think I'll scream. I need a real, legitimate job, that is flexible (as in I can work on and off throughout the day - no set schedule). I have already paid a lot of money to train as a Medical Transcriptionist, but have been unable to find anyone that will hire you without experience. I also have tons of sales/retail experience, and I am really good with computers/typing/internet, etc. I welcome ANY ideas you guys have! Please post a reply on my profile if you have any suggestions! Thanks : )

amelie1020 - Friday, 17 Apr
New entry on my blog is...'TOP 10 THINGS I LOVE NOW THAT I AM A MOM'. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Please feel free to add in 'comments' section. Here is the link to the blog:http://top10mama.blogspot.com/. Thank you so so much!

amelie1020 - Wednesday, 15 Apr
Over 300 people logged in to read my blog in 3 days and it's all thanks to you guys. I am getting so many responses and it encourages me to continue. There is a new entry up: 'Top 10 thing that I missed a little bit now that I am a mother' followed tomorrow by 'Top 10 things I can't live without now that I am a mother'. Please pass it along and thank you for making my day. Here is a link to the bloghttp://top10mama.blogspot.com/ or just google top10mama.

amelie1020 - Tuesday, 14 Apr
OMG guys! You are the best. The response to my blog has been overwhelming and literally brought me to tears. I am passionate about this and hope that it comes through. I just posted a new 'Top 10 list' called '10 things I want to teach my daughter'. PLEASE check it out and let me know how you feel. And if you like it...bookmark it and send the link to your friends. I promise to keep posting for your entertainment. Thank you for keeping my passion alive. Here is the link:http://top10mama.blogspot.com/ THANK YOU!

amelie1020 - Monday, 13 Apr
I used to post 'Top 10' lists on this site for months. I got tons of feedback from them, so I decided to start a blog. Please help me by visiting it or passing it on to other mothers since your feedback and suggestions mean EVERYTHING to me. Here is the link:http://top10mama.blogspot.com/. Thank you so much guys.

MommaLou - Wednesday, 25 Mar
Anyone have advice on potty training a very stuborn 2 year old?

lyfe - Friday, 20 Mar
HELLO EVERYONE!!! MY 16 MONTH OLD SON HAS TO HAVE SURGERY B/C ONE OF HIS TESTICALS DIDNT COME DOWN!!! IM SO SCARED BUT THE DOCTOR SAIDS HE NEEDS IT....MY ? IS...HAVE ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS IF SO PLEASE SOME BODY HELP EASE MY WORRIES....IM NOT TO HAPPY ABOUT MY BABY HAVING TO BE PUT TO SLEEP!!!!! HE SAID IT WOULDNT BE LONGER THEN 20MINS AND IT HAS TO BE DONE BEFORE HE TURNS 2!!! HELP ME OUT YA'LL PLEASE!!! *WORRIED YOUNG MOM*

amygirl22 - Tuesday, 10 Mar
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Isabels-Mom - Sunday, 8 Mar
Hey Ladies, I make tutus now, since I had my daughter. I am so amazed by them I opened up a site, where you can bid on them on ebay. If you would like a tutu I make them, all kinds of colors, and sizes at a reasonable price. I'm going to make headbands pretty soon. I thought maybe I would share the exciting news. Heres my site for the tutus. http://www.patsys-tutu-boutique.com/ it's good for newborn pictures, 1st birthday, easter & play. So gorgeous on little ones.

googie32 - Tuesday, 3 Mar
ok my daughter is so sweet and so kind but she has just recently started hitting for no reason. She wacked me in the head with the phone last night and it really hurt...how do you deal with your toddler that hits?

mamacakes - Wednesday, 25 Feb
hi everyone...i am from month 5...and i would like to let everyone know that i have started a group on Facebook called 'i-am-pregnant.com' for all of us who go back and forth between here and there...lol...i would love it if you joined. you can post pics and video and discuss topics. Look me up: 'Kimberly Giffin Cann'. add me as a friend and join the group! so far the responses have been great! Hope to see you there!

oneluv - Wednesday, 25 Feb
PLEASE I NEED ADVICE! has anyone had a breast reduction BEFORE they got pregnant? did you have any problems with nursing after? i really want one and NEED one but am so scared that i wont be able to breastfeed....HAS ANYONE GONE THROUGH THIS? PLEASE i really need some advice from 'MOMS' because everyone that is giving me their opinion doesnt have kids and doesnt realize how important breastfeeding is....please comment on my page. thanks

amygirl22 - Tuesday, 24 Feb
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-SummerBaby- - Monday, 2 Feb
I really didnt do anything to encourage crawling. I let my son figure it out by himself. Although i know there's like these toys that encourage crawling, There like little mat's with little platforms that u put ur babys tummy on. Idk how thats suppose to work but yeah. Just do whatever you feel is comfortable for your little one and she will learn when she is ready.

iluvmylilguys - Wednesday, 31 Dec
Hi everyone! I'm from month 5 and was just wondering if you all could do me a HUGE favor. I am trying to finish up my thesis for grad school and need people to take a short survey about working mothers and life satisfaction (it's for SAHM's too). It is completely anonymous and will only take a couple minutes. Thanks in advance! Here is the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gsW61RI9jxacazRSmEiuWw_3d_3d

margysd - Monday, 29 Dec
Hi, My daughter is 6.5 months. Our pediatrician has recommended tummy time everyday to encourage her to start crawling. She frequently lifts her head and straightens out her legs like she wants to start crawling or walking. However, when I put her on her tummy after a minute or two she gets frustrated and starts to cry. It breaks my heart to hear her cry so I change positions and sometimes put her on her side to see if she wants to roll over in different directions to encourage movement. I want to do everything that I can to encourage crawling, but at the same time I want to create a positive experience. I was wondering if you have any advice about how you encouraged your babies to start crawling. Thanks.

bencharlie11 - Wednesday, 17 Dec
Does anyone know where I can buy the Icandy buggy in Newery?????? If you know could you please inform me as to the name of the shop as this buggy is like gold dust and I can't seem to get my hands on one. Any help would be most appreciated :smile

babyliam - Wednesday, 19 Nov
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crsmommie - Monday, 10 Nov
Please leave suggestions/comments on my profile page, thanks in advance for you help!!

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