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Your Child's Journey

wisdom for the big steps little children take

16 Months Boy

August 26, 2026 By Diane Constantine 1 Comment

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Key Thought

Knowing he belongs to a family and community is a key concept for your toddler to learn. Provide lots of opportunities for him to have special people in his life, those who are delighted to spend time with him.

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15 months Girl

August 26, 2026 By Diane Constantine Leave a Comment

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Whirlwind is the key word for this month. Your toddler can go anywhere she wants now and her curiosity gets her into many difficulties. She has no awareness of the consequences of her actions. Hold steady. Stay consistent. Be there for her. As her mastery of speech improves, so will her behavior.

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14 Months Boy

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My mother’s guiding principle about childrearing was, “I want to raise children other people enjoy.” Other people do not enjoy a child who is out of control. While he is learning independence, it is our goal to teach him self-control. This is when that process begins.

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14 Months Girl

August 26, 2026 By Diane Constantine Leave a Comment

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Key Thought

My mother’s guiding principle about childrearing was, “I want to raise children other people enjoy.” Other people do not enjoy a child who is out of control. While she is learning independence, it is our goal to teach her self-control. This is when that process begins.

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13 Months Girl

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Your toddler has a good sense of humor now and she loves slapstick comedy. She will belly laugh at the absurd, like putting a diaper on your head or using a banana as a comb. Try humor to diffuse tense moments. Don’t allow yourself to start yelling. Instead make a joke you and your toddler can laugh at.

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