Preparation for the Toddler Years

Class Duration:         7 Weeks

Child's Target Age:  5 to 15 Months

Class Prerequisite:  None

This seven week series is designed for children from 5 to 15 months and builds on the foundations outlined in Bringing Home Baby. It adds a new dimension to your baby's day--the establishment of right learning patterns. Training a pre-toddler will assist in the development of three life-serving skills--sitting, focusing, and concentrating.

Topics include:

• How to deal with common mealtime problems, and how not to create a picky eater
• Developing the best learning environment for your child
• How to avoid developmental deprivation
• The importance of structure and free playtime
• The basics of biblical discipline
• Setting boundaries
• Five principles of instruction
• How to teach your baby basic sign language
• How to handle sleep problems associated with this phase of growth

• How to successfully move a toddler from crib to bed

                                        Content Last Updated 05/10/2008                          Copyright Information