Just wondered if any one had read the baby whisperer and done the toddler quiz? My toddler who is 16 months is "spirited" and wondered if anyone else had a spirted toddler. Isn't it hard work sometimes when there always on the go? What activities do you do?
2007-01-15 04:48:17 · 4 answers · asked by sarah 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My child was (and still is - he is 6)
And what a gift.
He was very "high maintenance" as a toddler - I thought I'd lose my mind - , but one he started school he has always been the teacher's start student - behavior and academically.
We went to the park A LOT. I joined a MOMS Club group, and I surived one-day at a time. I made sure to have clear rules and consequences and a routine. And I learned to shop a lot after bedtime. "Raising your Sprited Child" helped me a bit - and I like how Supernanny manages kids - watch her show.
I also kept in mind the yin & yang. With his high spirit came an intellegence and curiosity about life I would never have exchanged for a more docile child.
Enjoy him - and it will get better
Remember "this too shall pass"
2007-01-15 05:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a spirited toddler also. It is non-stop all day. People always comment to me that I have my hands full. (I have a 1 y.o. who is also "spirited.") I have to go outside with them, no matter the weather, so we don't go crazy inside the house.
Activities? we tumble, play hide & seek, go to the playground, run around in the cul-de-sac.
2007-01-15 05:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Skinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toddlers are always on the go. My son did a hill walk with 1000m change in elevation when he was three. When we got back, he wanted to go to the playground.
2007-01-15 04:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reading the book "Raising Your Spirited Child" by Kurcinka.
2007-01-15 04:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋