About Toddlers and Twos: Get Down from There!

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Toddlers and Twos Toddlers and Twos Potty Training Activities Milestones From Maureen Ryan, your Guide to Toddlers and Twos I think I yelled, "Get down!" a dozen times in one week as Little Guy suddenly turned part monkey and managed to make his way up onto couches, dining room chairs, the top of his cousin's bunk bed, the roof of a play car, and the list goes on... The yelling didn't help, of course, it just made him realize that he was doing something thrilling and forbidden. And who doesn't think that's fun? It's taken me a bit of time to realize a more effective strategy, but I think we're starting to get it together. Wish me luck. All the best, Maureen How to Handle a Climber Although Little Guy has two older siblings, this is the first time I've had to deal with a true climber. First step: accepting that you're not going to stop him. Read more See More About:  toddler development  gross motor skills  toddler climbing Active Toys for Toddlers After acceptance, I needed to realize that my toddler needed some toys that would let him get that energy out. I turned to our Guide to Family Fitness for ideas. Read more Transitioning a Climber Out of the Crib Inevitably, Little Guy also realized that he could climb out of his crib. As soon as I saw the leg over the side, I knew it was time to consider moving him out of the crib for good. Read more See More About:  toddler sleep  toddler furniture  milestones Toddlers and Twos Ads Toddlers Activities Toddlers Toys Toddlers Children Activities For Toddlers Featured Articles Toddler Health & Safety Family & Home Toddler Gear Toddler Birthday Parties Play and Learning for Toddlers   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Maureen Ryan Toddlers and Twos Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Toddlers and Twos newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Milestones for Ages 1 Through 3 Playdough Activities Potty Training Tips for Every Child Singalong Songs for Kids Planning a Toddler Birthday Advertisement