Parenting Tips for Your 12 Month Old Child
Parents can do many things now to make sure their children will do well when they go to school later.
Floor freedom – Children who do well in school are allowed to explore by crawling and walking in a safe environment. They are not kept in cribs, high chairs, walkers, or swings all day.
Language – Children who do well in school are talked to by adults who explain and expand on things. For example, the child might say, “Doggie” and the parent will answer, “Yes, it’s a big brown dog and he’s wagging his tail.”
Outings – Children who do well in school have been taken places such as the grocery store, post office, fair, and park.
Just enough help – Children who do well in school have parents who help them, but not too much. For example, parents might put chairs together so an early walker can hold onto them while walking. As the child gets better, the parent will move the chairs slightly apart, making it just a little more challenging.
