Her desire to help, as you know, far outweighs her ability, but the more you insist that you don't need her assistance, the more she'll demand, "Me do it!
Toddlers don't see the difference between work and play, so you might as well encourage her to help you while she's willing. Let your toddler toss the dirty clothes and dump the scoop of detergent into the washing machine, for instance, or give him a rag so he can clean the tires on the car or better yet, let him hold the hose — always thrilling for a child. Show him how to put dirty spoons into the silverware basket in the dishwasher, or stow his plastic plates and cups in a low cupboard so that when you're emptying the dishwasher he can put those things away himself.
Even the most snooze-inducing bedtime routine is useless if your child doesn't want to go to bed. Your month-old may suddenly refuse to hit the hay because he's better able to visualize that things happen in the world without him.
He might be convinced that while he's lying there all alone in that boring bed, Mom and Dad are having fun, fun, fun! It's especially frustrating for a child who can hear a TV or people talking.
Reinforce the idea that nighttime is for sleeping by gradually winding down the day's activities as bedtime nears. Talk about what's coming: "Now it's tooth-brushing time. Then we'll read two stories and turn out the lights. Set limits and stick to them. Does your toddler still sleep contentedly in his crib?
Count your blessings! He may be perfectly happy to go down in his crib until well past his second birthday. Or he may be such a determined climber that he's already discovered he can scale the side rails — much to your dismay. To make crib-hopping as difficult as possible, set the mattress at the lowest level.
Because crib climbers are at risk for injuries, if your child refuses to stay in her crib, you may have to put her into a bed. Puppet play: Use a puppet you have, or make one by drawing eyes, a mouth, and a nose on a light-colored sock.
Have the puppet interact with your child, using short, simple sentences like, "Hi, Chloe! I'm Posey. I need a nose. Do you have one? Where's your nose? Oh, I see it. Can I kiss it? And now I need a mouth. The possibilities are endless. Get more ideas for this game here. Beanbag basketball: You'll need two small beanbags and a large container, such as a laundry basket or trash can. Join your toddler on the floor and give her a beanbag. Let her experiment with it — she may want to explore the fabric and weight for a while, or drop it on the floor and pick it up a few times.
Place the basket or container next to you and drop your beanbag in. As you retrieve it and drop it in several more times, suggest that your toddler do the same. After a few rounds of this, move the basket a little farther away, and show her how to toss the beanbag into the basket.
Applaud wildly when she throws her beanbag, whether or not she gets it in. Encourage her to pick up the beanbag and try again. For more great games to play with your toddler, see our weekly activities for your child's second year. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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