Your 18-month-old: Week 2

Is your child a little ray of sunshine at daycare but a thundercloud when you show up on the scene? Try not to get upset by these end-of-day meltdowns. They're signs of true love: Your toddler knows that it's safe to let out all of his pent-up feelings around you. While you may be tempted to run a few errands on your way back to the house, you should probably opt to put those tasks on hold until your child is more at ease. It's a decision that could make your evening a lot more enjoyable.
哈!真是說得太好了!!我們經常覺得小馨在家吃飯怎麼不乖，也會對把拔馬麻耍賴....但是問到學校老師，她們總是說小馨很聽話、也會當老師的小幫手...原來小馨只會對她親近的人撒嬌。

Your toddler now

Wanting to be carried
The thrill of learning to walk and run may have launched your toddler into perpetual motion. She just doesn't want to stop – especially to do something as unexciting as sleep! Then again, sometimes a child perfectly capable of walking on her own two feet wants to be carried. A lot.

Consider the circumstances. In public, your child may feel small and vulnerable or fear being lost. She may truly be tired. She may crave attention or affection. Carry her if you want to, but if you're going more than a block or two from home or the car, bring a stroller to save your back.

Your child might be coaxed into walking just by holding your hand, which could make her feel more secure. Negotiate a little: "Let's walk holding hands until the next stoplight."

沒錯沒錯!小馨在家走路時總是又急又快，我們都要在後面提醒她小心跌倒，原來那是因為她很想去做某件事情；如果要出門，她會主動去找鞋子，但是通常媽咪都抱不動，所以也可以牽著她的手一起走，如果真的趕時間，她也願意坐推車。