Toddlers Exploring the World
Your toddler is probably busy from morning to night–turning up in places you wouldn’t expect!He climbs on the kitchen table. How did he get there? Next he's playing in the toilet.And then he's off to help you with chores, and he dumps the trash on the floor.
A toddler's curiosity can be frustrating to parents!
Children learn by exploring their environment. But their exploring should happen in safe places and in ways that help them learn. As you see your child begin to discover her world, keep these ideas in mind:
Exploring is normal and important for children to do.
Exploring is one of the first steps in learning about objects and in learning how to solve problems.
Children are fascinated about how things work, what they …show more content…
Parents of toddlers often feel tired, day and night. Just watching your active little person zoom around the house can be exhausting! Keeping a toddler safe requires constant attention, and sometimes it seems you can't relax for a minute. It is surprising how many dangerous places and objects toddlers can discover.
But the extra work it takes to encourage your child as he explores and learns is worth it. Sometimes you may want to stop your child's need to explore, but remember: exploring is necessary for a growing child. Focus your energy on providing safe places for your child to learn about his world.
You won't have to go running after your toddler so often if you get rid of some of the dangers at home. Your toddler is just too young and too active to think about safety. She ignores things that are in the way. Bumps and falls don't stop her. You can never leave a child of this age unsupervised. However, your job will be easier if you take the following steps:
⦁ Put away anything that your child can easily damage or that can hurt him.
⦁ Make sure furniture is stable and will not topple over easily.
⦁ Use safety gates on stairways and
Your toddler is probably busy from morning to night–turning up in places you wouldn’t expect!He climbs on the kitchen table. How did he get there? Next he's playing in the toilet.And then he's off to help you with chores, and he dumps the trash on the floor.
A toddler's curiosity can be frustrating to parents!
Children learn by exploring their environment. But their exploring should happen in safe places and in ways that help them learn. As you see your child begin to discover her world, keep these ideas in mind:
Exploring is normal and important for children to do.
Exploring is one of the first steps in learning about objects and in learning how to solve problems.
Children are fascinated about how things work, what they …show more content…
Parents of toddlers often feel tired, day and night. Just watching your active little person zoom around the house can be exhausting! Keeping a toddler safe requires constant attention, and sometimes it seems you can't relax for a minute. It is surprising how many dangerous places and objects toddlers can discover.
But the extra work it takes to encourage your child as he explores and learns is worth it. Sometimes you may want to stop your child's need to explore, but remember: exploring is necessary for a growing child. Focus your energy on providing safe places for your child to learn about his world.
You won't have to go running after your toddler so often if you get rid of some of the dangers at home. Your toddler is just too young and too active to think about safety. She ignores things that are in the way. Bumps and falls don't stop her. You can never leave a child of this age unsupervised. However, your job will be easier if you take the following steps:
⦁ Put away anything that your child can easily damage or that can hurt him.
⦁ Make sure furniture is stable and will not topple over easily.
⦁ Use safety gates on stairways and