Parenting Tips for Your 25-26 Month Old Toddler
We know that what parents do for and with their young children shapes their children’s development. Studies of parenting and child development show how parents of competent toddlers behave with their children.
Toddlers who are most competent are the ones whose parents:
- Carefully organize their children’s routines.
- Encourage their children to help a lot with household chores.
- Allow their children to do some messy things, such as washing dishes.
- Read to their children daily.
- Choose programs carefully, then limit and supervise their children’s television viewing.
- Observe their children closely to keep them safe and to fit activities to their developmental level.
- Have firm, consistent household rules and give children reasons for these rules.
- Teach their children and actively help them learn.
- Play with their children frequently including pretend play.
Learn more about Your Toddler: 25-26 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
