3. Adults and Play As a parent, you are your child's very first and favorite playmate. From the very beginning of your child's life, he is engaging in play with you, whether following your face as you move it slowly from one side of his to the other, or listening to your voice as you sing to him during his diaper change. He is at work, learning and exploring. You are my favorite person to look at and listen to, and I love it when you are silly with me. I have a lot of fun toys to play with, but they don't compare to you! It's fun to watch you do something and then try to do it myself, and I'm not afraid to try something new, because you let me make mistakes and it's ok. I may get a little fussy when I get frustrated or have had too much, but you always know when to help me change activities...you sure know me pretty well! So what can you do as a parent to make the most of your child's playtime? Here are some simple tips for encouraging your child to learn and explore: Follow your child's lead. Provide an object, toy, or activity for your baby or toddler and then see what he does with it. It's okay if it is not the "right" way...let him show you a "new way." Help slowly. It's great to model a new skill, but control the urge to "do it for him." You can begin something, such as picking up a block and putting it on another, and then allow him to try. Providing just enough help to keep frustration from setting in encourages him to learn a new skill. Watch for signals. Your little one may not be able to tell you when he's had enough or when he's frustrated. Reading the signals that proceed an outburst can be helpful to let you know when to help out or change to a new activity. Young children do best with shorter, more frequent playtimes. Reading his signals can also tell you what activities are his favorite. Look at the environment. Are there distractions such as glaring light or too much noise? Is the area safe to explore? Is this a good place for the type of play that might take place, such as running, throwing, or making a mess? Checking it out beforehand can prevent a tantrum, an accident, or a broken lamp. Don't forget that some of the best play environments can be during your everyday routines, such as bath times and bedtimes. __________________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail - http://mail.yahoo.de >> Rayakan ultah putra/i Anda dengan kue Teletubbies dll! Klik, >http://www.indokado.com/kueultah.html >> Info balita, http://www.balita-anda.indoglobal.com Etika berinternet, email ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stop berlangganan, e-mail ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
