26-Month Old
Your toddler may now show interest in dressing himself. He may do this by dressing himself partly when you dress him. In fact, he would have almost perfected the art of undressing by himself at this stage. You can make the learning to dress process fun for him. A good way to do this is to allow him to dress his dolls just like how you dress him. If he has his own style, encourage him to find different ways to do this. You can help him get started with the self dressing process using simple clothes with minimum buttons and no zippers. Read more on helping your child develop the art of self-dressing.
Play games with your kid and deliberately "lose" some games so that he wins. It does not hurt to lose in front of your toddler anyway. Do not restrict him every time he attempts something new. This curbs his instinct for learning. He learns most of the things he knows by laying his hands on almost anything that he can see and reach. You can also help him understand cause and effect through simple household objects. While playing with your toddler, try switching on a light. Make sure that he is watching you. In an attempt to imitate your action, he turns it off. Also, it makes him happy that he is the cause for turning off the light.
A well behaved child is the dream of any parent. You can help your child become well behaved with some simple tips. Set yourself as an example. Set rules and disciplinary actions for him. Remember not to deviate from them. You must set aside time for this and be patient with your child. Eventually your efforts will reap their reward. Watch this video for simple tips on raising a well behaved child.
Use different tones to talk to your toddler. For example, ask questions in a different tone from when you answer his questions. Be ready to interpret your toddler's words for others who don't understand him. Also, explain to him what others tell him. He will understand you better than others. Respond to your toddler's talks and baby language. For example if he rubs his eyes to indicate that he is sleepy, ask him "Are you sleepy? Come let's sleep." Immediate feedback motivates him to keep talking. Read more tips to get your toddler talking at Baby Talk.
