3 stages of raising a toddler | Family News

The Family News Take ? Raising children is no easy task, especially during the toddler stage. This is a time for parents to make a conscious effort to be patient and understanding with their child. This is a time of much learning for your child, even as exhausting as it may seem.

According to the following article, there are three stages of development that children experience. These include the ?How far?? ?Who Says,? and ?Why?? stages. This article takes a look at each of these stages and how parents can successfully manage them.

Via The Witchita Eagle, by Kevin C. Hoppock ? For 20 years, I have had the privilege of caring for Wichita families and watching many children I delivered become well-adjusted, responsible adults. One thing that has not changed in those 20 years is that parents still feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of turning completely dependent babies into independent adults who leave home and become productive members of society.

While much of the well-child check is spent examining the physical health of a child and ensuring he is current on immunizations, an equally important part of the visit is spent on anticipatory guidance for the parents ? giving them the tools and advice to survive (even thrive) during the next stage of their child?s development.

In the early months, these conversations focus on treating fevers, getting the baby to sleep through the night and transitioning to solid foods. At about 18 to 24 months there is a major transition when the child learns to say that word most dreaded by parents ? ?NO!? None of us is ever quite prepared to parent a toddler. I have found there are several distinct developmental phases in these preschool years, each with a different strategy, and parents can successfully manage them.

?? The ?How far?? phase. This happens as soon as a child becomes mobile and has the ability to speak. Typically described as the terrible twos, the child is constantly asking ?How far can I go? Is it still a no-no?? During this phase, the child is challenging our boundaries, not our authority. Be clear and consistent with your responses. Rules must be black and white and must be consistently and unemotionally enforced regardless of which parent is supervising.

Continue reading Doc Talk: Consistency, patience are keys in parenting toddlers in The Wichita Eagle.

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