Parenting Tips for Your 37-38 Month Old Child
Young children are balls of energy; put it to good use. Taking time to support children’s physical development will not only help them develop skills, but will get them started on a road to an active and healthy lifestyle.
- Give your child chances for active play every day. Have an outdoor play area with a variety of play equipment, if possible. If you do not have room in your home for physical play, take your child somewhere that has enough room, such as a park.
- Learn new activities that will teach your child physical skills. My pyramid’s physical activity for children aged 2-5 gives lots of ideas.
- Limit the amount of television your child is watching and encourage him to play actively instead.
- Become an advocate for outdoor play. If your child is in childcare, find out what their policy is on outdoor play. Ask that it be part of the daily schedule, when appropriate. When selecting a preschool or childcare center, choose one that alternates quiet time with free play. Ask if they limit the amount of television children watch while in their care.
Learn more about Your Child: 37-38 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
