Positive Parenting Tips For the First Two Years of a Child’s Life
During the early years of a child’s growth, the first two years, the child becomes increasingly mobile and also aware of himself and his surroundings. His desire to explore new objects and people also increases. The toddler will also show greater independence, and defiant behavior starts recognizing him in pictures or by seeing himself in a mirror; he also imitates the behavior of others, especially adults and older children. During this phase, he also recognizes the names and faces of familiar people and objects. So to keep your child healthy and safe, the first two years of a child’s growth are very important and hence should be taken care of cautiously. There are some important tips for positive parenting which need to be followed for healthy child development. These are:-
- Keep reading to your toddler daily.
- Ask her to find objects for you or name body parts and objects.
- Play matching games with your toddler.
- Encourage him to explore and try new things.
- Help to develop your toddler’s language by talking with her.
- Encourage your toddler’s curiosity and ability to recognize common objects by taking field trips together to the park or a bus ride.
Child Safety First
As your child is becoming increasingly mobile, his ability to encounter more dangers is increasing as well. Here are a few recommendations to help keep your growing toddler safe.
- Block off stairs with a small gate or fence. Lock doors to dangerous places such as the garage or basement.
- Toddler proof your home by placing plug covers on all unused electrical outlets.
- Keep kitchen appliances, irons, and heaters from the reach of your toddler. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.
- Keep sharp objects such as scissors and pens in a safe place.
- Lock up medicines, household cleaners, and poisons.
- Never leave her alone in the car, even for a few moments.
- Store any guns in a safe place out of his reach.
In my opinion, the 1st and 4th tips are the most important over others. The reason is that by reading to him, many new words will enter his mind, and he will recognize those words and eventually their meaning when used regularly. This helps in improving his vocabulary and communication skills faster. By encouraging him to explore new things, he will learn as to what should be done and what shouldn’t be. Trying new things will widen up his thinking, and his interests can be discovered early by doing this.