Fun things about being 19 months old

Just a regular day here.  I thought I would post some things that have come in my email about Olivia being 19 months old.  Some of things are interesting. 

Here are some fun things that have come in my email about being 19 months old:

From Pampers

Month 19  A Push-Pull Relationship

Hello Melissa, Your child's growing independence can sometimes be at odds with her need to have you nearby all the time. Don't be surprised if she walks away from you, only to cling to you a moment later. It's all perfectly normal. Reassure her that you're there for her, and encourage her to follow you if she wants to be close.

Try, Try, and Try Again Most young children are reluctant to try new foods (there's even a name for this food neophobia). So don't be offended if your toddler wrinkles his nose and spits out your carefully prepared offering. And don't take his initial rejection as a final judgment on the dish. Research shows that offering a new food several times, a day or two apart, will likely lead to success. The effort is worth it willingness to try new foods and a varied diet lead to healthier lifelong eating habits. Helping Little Sluggers Has your otherwise friendly toddler suddenly started hitting people? Many children this age start communicating their feelings physically, partly as a way to get your attention and partly because their language skills are still limited. To curb the behavior, make a show of noticing when she communicates without hitting. Positive rewards for acceptable behavior teach better than negative consequences for bad behavior. Clothing-Optional? These days, your little striptease artist may take off his clothes as quickly as you can get them on. Don't despair! Children practice new skills as often as possible it's all part of their natural drive to master the world around them and become more independent. Instead of getting into battles, have your child help you dress him, even if it takes three times as long.                                                                                           From Mom 365: YOUR BABY IS 85 WEEKS OLD  Is your toddler constantly asking “What’s that?” That’s what she’s supposed to be doing! It’s helping her expand her vocabulary and increase her sense of control over her world (the more things she can name, the more independent she feels). She’s also now able to lead an adult or big sibling to another room to get something, which proves that her memory and sense of spatial relationships are still developing. *** Olivia now likes to say What happened? Hello from BabyCenter! Now that your toddler can sit still for longer periods of time, reading together is more fun than ever. Asking your child to point to objects on a page is a good way to find out how much she understands, even if she can't say the words yet. Don't worry if your child doesn't say much: A vocabulary of anywhere between ten and 50 words is normal for this stage of development.  *** Olivia is now more into listening to a book!!