My Learning Points:
- Adults must keep their conversation, esp if topic is sensitive away from children. You really don't know how much they understand. Take cue from the bible too - thou shall not gossip !
- Speak properly at all times (if possible, do not speak in 2 languages at 1 time- this seems to be the reason my child's speech is delayed)
- Ignore bad behaviour. Sometimes, its better to ignore undesirable behaviour. I said "undesirable" not "bad". Ignoring certain irritating acts of misbehaviour from a child can dampen his interest in repeating the act. Giving him too much attention by telling him it's no good, dont you ever do it, mommy doesn't like it, a good boy doesn't do this etc. may encourage the frequency of the particular misbehaviour (they probably get a kick out of seeing a scowl on our faces).
- Do not underestimate your child's ability. Just keep remembering he is an individual and don't compare with another kid-I know that can be a tall order as I panicked a little when Megan wasn't ready to talk at 18mth. Get your spouse to remind you, and surround yourself with mature parents who will provide support.
- Respect your child (I had been guilty of critising my daughter's habits with family and friends, only to discover that she understood what I said and was embarrassed). Now, I try very hard not to do the diaper-talk if she is around. She seems more grown up lately, and I am learning to respect her as a person too.
- Enjoy your child. Remember quality over quantity. If you can spend 10mins reading, playing the dump truck, or rolling out play-doh cookies with your toddler, I bet you its more enriching and fufiling than 1 hour of TV for both parent and child.
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