28-Month Old
The self confidence that your child has as he grows up is determined by the confidence that he builds up in his early days as a toddler. Various dimensions contribute towards building your toddler's self-confidence. Being self-confident helps him to be self-reliant and achieve great performance that ensures self-satisfaction. Thus self-confidence is the core of a happy person and a healthy or desirable personality. Always encourage your toddler and trust him. Allow him to try out new experiences. Read in detail about the dimensions of self-confidence and how to help your child become self-confident.
The little one may refer to all objects of the same category by a common name. For example if he has a teddy bear, then he will refer to all soft toys as "teddy bear". You may correct him if you want but there is actually no need to do so. He will learn the correct names himself by listening to your talk with him. If your toddler does not get something right (such as inability to pronounce syllables in words), do not keep correcting every single instance of the error. But this does not mean that you have to completely ignore the mistake. You can correct him occasionally. Repeated corrections especially if done angrily make him fearful. He may decide to stop talking for fear of getting into trouble. With time, he will correct himself. Repeated corrections can also lead to stutters and stammers. The best way to do a correction is to use the incorrect word properly when you talk to him. Your toddler will understand the mistake and correct himself.
You can teach your toddler various concepts in biological science in terms of food, plants, human beings and animals. For example, discuss with him the food that grows in water (fish) and those that grow on land (hen). Talk to him about your partner's and your occupation. He may not understand much at this point but it will help him later. Like colours, you can also introduce various shapes to him. Show him various objects in different shapes. Check out an interesting video on introducing your child to shapes.
Flu or influenza is a very common illness among children. This often occurs during winter. If one member in the family is infected with flu, your child may get it from that member. You may find that it is difficult for your toddler to take solid food. Give him fluids like water, diluted fruit juices and give foods which are easily digestible. If you find that he is not eating his normal quantity, give him more drinks frequently to keep up his energy. Read more on flu and its treatment.
