Parenting Tips for Your 23-24 Month Old Toddler
Sometimes toddlers get a little too excited and it is hard to calm them down. Try creating a story or singing to catch their attention and help them feel more relaxed.
- Make up a song or a story. Use your child’s name and change the words to match his actions or feelings. This may help him calm down when he’s cranky.
- Sing songs like “Rain, Rain, Go Away” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” These simple songs will be easy for your child to copy. He won’t really be able to sing until he’s closer to 3 years old.
- Let your child smell some sweet smelling spices like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Watch him closely so he doesn’t eat them.
- Look at the sky at night with your child. Point out the clouds, the moon, and the stars.
- Keep your toddler interested in his toys by putting them into two boxes. Put one away and leave the other one out. Then switch boxes every week.
Learn more about Your Toddler: 23-24 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
