Top Christmas Craft Ideas For Toddlers

Top Christmas Craft Ideas For ToddlersIt’s the final week before Christmas and what better way to get into the festive spirit than creating Christmas crafts with your toddler? Not only can Christmas crafts help to keep your little one busy, but they also provide the perfect bonding experience.  

In years to come, you can look back on these precious moments and treasure the memories you made together. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, below you’ll discover some of the top Christmas craft ideas for toddlers. Keep in mind, caution will be required when working with scissors and other potentially dangerous tools. Never leave your toddler unsupervised when creating any of the crafts below. 

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Toddlers: Encouraging Books And Toys Over TV And Tablets

Toddlers: Encouraging Books And Toys Over TV And TabletsDo you wonder how a one-year-old kid can easily navigate a touchscreen smartphone even before actually knowing how to read?

Some parents find it harmless to have the TV or an electronic gadget as an alternative source of entertainment for their young children. However, recent studies show that over-usage of electronic gadgets, especially without parental supervision, has negative effects on the health and development of children.

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Top Ways To Keep Your Toddler Occupied This Winter

Top Ways To Keep Your Toddler Occupied This WinterOnce the cold winter weather sets in, the last thing you feel like doing is taking your little one outdoors to play. You may manage to get out of the house for a little while, but when temperatures fall below freezing, it’s safer and much more comfortable to stay indoors.  

The trouble is, it can be pretty tough to keep your toddler busy during long periods spent in the house. If you’re in desperate need of inspiration to prevent those inevitable meltdowns and retain your sanity, below you’ll discover some of the top ways to keep your toddler occupied this winter. 

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How To Know If Your Toddler Needs Their Tonsils Removed

How To Know If Your Toddler Needs Their Tonsils RemovedWorried your toddler may need to have their tonsils removed? Tonsillitis is a common health problem in children and it occurs anywhere from the toddler through to the teenage years.

While tonsil removal is a very simple and safe procedure, it can still be concerning as a parent, especially when it’s affecting younger children. If you are concerned your toddler may need to have their tonsils removed, below you’ll discover more about the condition and the tell-tale signs to look out for. However, the information below should only be used as a guideline and it’s important to seek advice from a doctor to have the condition correctly diagnosed.

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Why Is Imaginative Play Important For Toddlers? Benefits And Tips

Why Is Imaginative Play Important For Toddlers? Benefits And TipsHow much time does your toddler spend partaking in imaginative play? These days, it’s more likely to see toddler’s transfixed by a screen than it is to see them using their imaginations. This means they could be missing out on essential development skills.

Research has revealed that imaginative play helps a child develop creativity, be socially competent and have much more understanding towards others. Therefore, if you want to help your little one develop these essential skills, it’s a good idea to start encouraging them to use their imaginations.

Here, you’ll discover the top reasons why imaginative play is important for toddlers.

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10 Ways To Keep Your Toddler Healthy This Winter

10 Ways To Keep Your Toddler Healthy This WinterWinter can be a magical time, but it can also be a nightmare if you’re the parent of a toddler! As their immune systems aren’t as strong as an adult’s, toddlers are a lot more prone to pick up airborne infections. This means if there’s a cold or flu virus going around, you can guarantee your little one is going to pick it up and spread it to the rest of the family.

Now, it’s practically impossible to stop your toddler getting sick at least once during the winter. Even if you manage to stop them getting within 4-6 feet of somebody who is sneezing, coughing or sniffling, the actual infection often starts before symptoms show. So, at any time your toddler could be exposed to an infection without you even realizing it.

However, this isn’t to say you can’t take precautionary measures and limit the amount your toddler is sick this winter. Below, you’ll discover 10 ways to keep your little one as healthy as possible as the colder, germ-prone months set in.

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Encouraging Toddlers To Put Their Toys Away – Fun Tips Guaranteed To Work

Encouraging Toddlers To Put Their Toys Away - Fun Tips Guaranteed To WorkWhat are some fun ways to encourage a toddler to put their toys away?

Raising a toddler seems to appear fun and exciting since you get to have a “little adult” companion in your home. Toddlers are natural followers, especially when it comes to household chores that adults do every day. They love to participate in cooking, washing the dishes and doing the laundry.

On the other hand, parents of toddlers would agree that when it comes to putting their toys away after play time, it seems to be the hardest job ever! And worse, they may throw a tantrum if you insist that they ought to be responsible for their toys. Sounds pretty stressful, isn’t it?

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Teaching Manners To Your Toddler – Tips That Actually Work

Teaching Manners To Your Toddler - Tips That Actually WorkLet’s be realistic – you’re never going to be able to get your toddler to fully understand and practice certain manners. For example, getting them to chew with their mouth closed just isn’t going to happen! However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some things your toddler is ready and willing to learn.

First and foremost, it’s important to focus on teaching your toddler the idea of manners, rather than the manners themselves. They already have a general idea of what manners are, but if you can expand on what they already know, they’ll find it much easier to practice manners when they’re old enough.

So, here, we’ll focus on the best ways to teach the idea of manners to your toddler. Remember, as with everything you try to teach a toddler -patience and persistence are going to be needed!

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Stop Yelling And Discipline Your Toddler More Effectively – Top Tips

Stop Yelling And Discipline Your Toddler More Effectively - Top TipsBeing the parent of a toddler is a wonderful, yet an extremely challenging job. Love them as you do, some days they can drive you absolutely crazy!

The endless battles, tantrums and constant destruction can push even the calmest parent to their limit. However, before you lose it completely, there’s a few tips you might want to try out.

Yelling may make you feel better for a few seconds, but sadly it very rarely proves effective when it comes to discipline. It’s also been proven via numerous studies to have a detrimental effect on your toddler.

Remaining calm on the other hand, allows you to make your point in a more productive way. It’s not easy, but with a little practice, the tips below can help you to stop yelling and discipline your toddler more effectively.

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Great Tips For Celebrating Your Toddler’s First Halloween

Great Tips For Celebrating Your Toddler’s First Halloween8It’s almost time for one of the biggest events of the year – Halloween! The excitement is already starting to build, as children and adults alike prepare for the spooky, yet awesome holiday.

If this is your toddler’s first Halloween, you’re no doubt excited to see them all dressed up and really joining in this year. From pumpkin carving to trick or treating, there’s plenty you and your little one can do to mark this annual holiday. However, before you get too carried away with all of the things you and your toddler can do for their first Halloween, there’s a few things you should really keep in mind.

Remember, Halloween may be a fun time for you, but for a toddler it has the potential to be a little too spooky! So, if you want to make sure your little one has a memorable and enjoyable first Halloween without becoming overwhelmed, below you’ll discover some great tips you’ll want to follow.

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