Self-control

 

Self - a person's or thing's

 own individuality or essence;

composed of one's own

 personality, affairs, emotions,

behaviour and character.

 

Control - direct;

subject to guidance;

in proper order;

hold in check;

regulate, verify.

 

One of the most beautiful presents

you can give your toddler

is the virtue of self-control.

 

To gift your child with the ability to

manage their own emotions,

words, and

behaviour

is truly precious,

and

will benefit them throughout every facet of their life."

 

 

(Terrific toddlers 2, page 22)

Daily Life



Daily - on every day;

from day to day;

constantly.

 

Life - state of functional activity

and continual change

 peculiar to organised matter.    

 

 

"Our toddler is learning all day every day,

whether we plan for it or not,

and,

at times,

whether we want it to be happening or not.

 

Little eyes are always watching our behaviour,

little ears are always listening to our conversations

and

a little heart is being touched day by day."

 

(Terrific Toddlers 2, page 25)
          

Parental Model

                                           model - representation of proposed structure;
                                        person or thing proposed for display or imitation;
                                                                      give shape to;
                                                                         exemplify.

Our own words,
actions,
attitudes,
priorities,
choices
and
beliefs
are all being transferred daily to our child.

This sometimes occur directly through speech,
but more often
it is simply
through long-term daily observation.


taken from Terrific Toddlers 2, page 9.

Parenting Dry Patches

Feeling a little weary.

Feeling a little worn.

Feeling a little heavy.

Facing a tricky spot with a child.

Heart sore, yet peaceful.

We have come so far.

So far.

So, so far.

Yet the journey has not ended.

There are more edges of rock to wear down and a life purpose to shape.

I will rest awhile.

Then I'll look up,

I'll look ahead,

I'll look above.

Forward we will then together slowly journey.

Again.

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Gentle Parental Guidance

Your two year old is gorgeous.

And very little.

They don't understand a whole lot yet.

They haven't lived very long.

They see the world through their two year old eyes.

Kindness says they need a little help.

A little direction.

A little advice.

As parents we can gently plan a day that provides safety.

Play.

Peace.

And one day, they too will be able to gently lead their own two year old.

Creative Encouragement

Teaching toddlers

to be

cheerful,

kind,

helpful,

patient,

obedient

and

tidy

is

possible.

Teaching through play is most effective.

It is fun, concrete and active.


* The bears can go on anadventure to the moon with cheerful faces.

* The trucks can be kind to Bob the Builder by taking away the wood and rubbish.

* The dolls can be kind as they invite all the dolls to the tea party in the secret garden.

* The playdoh snails can be helpful as they find and share snail food for lunch.

* The cars can show patience as they wait for their turn to park at the circus.

* The big boy block can obey daddy block with a big smile on their outback adventure trip.

* The pipe-cleaner people can tidy up the mess after the under the sea excursion.


Use your imagination and creat stories in all sorts of wonderful worlds.



Smile, laugh and enjoy the moment.