Parenting Tips for Your 31-32 Month Old Toddler
At this age, toddlers are starting to understand that there is a right way to behave. They are also starting to feel good about themselves when they behave in the right way. These are good signs that toddlers are ready to take on some little jobs.
Helping around the house will help children learn to feel proud of themselves and also help them practice their coordination and skills. Keep the tasks appropriate for your toddler’s age and ability.
Remember that toddlers still cannot pay attention for a long time. Start with tasks that last 5 or 10 minutes. It is also best to have your toddler help you with a task you are doing. This lets her feel proud of doing something nice for you. It is also a good way to spend time together.
Chores toddlers can do:
- Pick up toys and put them away
- Sort colored and white laundry
- Take clean clothes out of the dryer
- Set the table with napkins and forks and spoons, not knives
- Tear lettuce for salad
- Mix batters; use spoons with a short handle to make this easier
- Water plants
- Put pet food in bowls
- Put away unbreakable groceries, such as toilet paper, paper towels, and vegetables, in low cabinets
