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幫忙家裡整理了放電腦的桌子、和式房.... 當然和媽媽鬧得不愉快，可以看得出來，她很不高興！ 不過，既然已經來了，還是狠心將許多東西、書籍、用品給丟了！幸好鄰居幫忙將鐵櫃搬離和式房，很多東西也都讓他用小貨車載走，如果只有我跟媽媽兩人，是不可能搬下鐵櫃的！ 一天果然不夠，只整理了兩個地方，就已經這麼不愉快，還有廚房、二樓房間....唉，我不敢再想了！
Road to Reading 開始閱讀了嗎？ Is your child beginning to link certain symbols (a stop sign, for example) with words ("Stop!")? Does he hate to stop a book before getting to the end (which shows he understands that books are stories with a beginning, middle, and end)? Does he "read" a story to his stuffed animals, reciting the words from memory and perhaps running a finger along the page? If so, you have a pre-reader who's right on track. 最近的小馨會抱著她的玩具朋友一起玩，跟他們對話，但似乎還沒開始唸書給他們聽。 Your 3-year-old now Pass by a crosswalk sign with a symbol of a walking adult and child and your child blurts out, "Crosswalk!" Recognizing symbols is one of the first steps in learning to read. While most children won't be ready to read on their own for another couple of years, many kids this age are what's called "pre-emergent readers." While it's important to teach letters and sounds, these isolated skills won't magically turn your child into a reader. In fact, overemphasizing mechanics can be a frustrating turnoff to a child who's not ready. For this age group, it's better to just have fun with language. Sing a book instead of reading it. Listen to a book on tape — especially one your child is already familiar with. Buy toys that are characters from favorite books, or make simple stick puppets and act out the story. Phonological awareness — knowing that each letter has a sound and being able to discriminate sounds in words — is also an important reading skill. You can start building this skill now with simple low-pressure rhyming and word games. "Does 'ham' rhyme with 'Sam'?" "Does the first sound in 'pumpkin' sound the same as the first sound in 'pass'?" (Note: You're not asking them identify letters here, just sounds.) Your life now You might find yourself wondering about your growing child's size. Your child's doctor tracks height and weight to make sure he's on track. But you'll want to keep an eye on it as well. You can check the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Children's Body Mass Index (BMI) chart. If your child seems to be getting too heavy, especially if there's a family history of obesity, check it out sooner rather than later so you can make diet and lifestyle adjustments now.
Team Player? We live in a sports-saturated culture, no doubt about it. Teams for kids are increasingly available year-round, just about everywhere, for every age — even 3. Exercise helps kids fend off obesity and teaches a love for games, but consider your child's personality and interests when encouraging her to get moving. And timing is everything. Team sports are too much for 3-year-olds, but other athletic activities (running, swim play, catch) are terrific. Your 3-year-old now Your little one dazzles you with her strong kick and confident run. Should you sign her up for an organized sports team? It's tempting: Opportunities abound to start preschoolers in many sports, even at very young ages, and social pressure to sign kids up early can be intense. But just because your child is coordinated or fast doesn't necessarily mean she's emotionally or mentally ready for a team sport or an instructional class. Watch a little-tot soccer game and you're apt to see a child or two off picking dandelions and another in tears on the sidelines. Before considering a team sport, ask yourself some basic questions: •Is my child ready to follow rules and attend regular practices? (Not likely at 3.) •Can she accept coaching from another adult? (Following detailed instructions and modifying behavior is very hard for most 3-year-olds.) •Is she ready for competition? (Few preschoolers even understand the idea of competing, and when parents view activities this way, it can add up to a lot of pressure and not much fun.) •Can she focus for an entire game? (As you've no doubt noticed, a 3-year-old's attention span is still very short.) Most 3-year-olds aren't up for the complexities of team sports or classes just yet. Jumping in at this age could frustrate your child and turn her off of organized sports. Right now, physical play is all about running and jumping, throwing and catching. Clambering on the playground or playing ball with you allows her to develop these important physical skills, too. Free, unstructured play is fun and low-key, but it still teaches kids about making rules, negotiation, and conflict resolution. If a little structure helps organize your day, look into kiddie gyms or gymnastics classes that emphasize free play while helping kids practice basic coordination, like how to do a forward roll. Enjoying movement is the best foundation for an active life. Your life now Brace yourself for some nudity at playtime as your child and her friends check each other out. Adults often view these situations as sexual. But 3-year-olds are really just curious about their bodies. They're finally understanding that boys and girls are different physically. Why does Mommy have breasts? Why does Daddy have a penis and I don't? Hey, what do you have? Lemme see! "Playing doctor" with kids the same age isn't an indication of a child's out-of- control sexuality or misbehavior down the road. Your best bet is a calm redirection: "Let's keep our clothes on when we play. Who's ready for a snack?" In fact, if you handle this matter-of-factly now, your child will probably have a healthier attitude about sex as she develops physically.
How Much TV? 這也是我一直想問的問題。沒有孩子前，總覺得父母不可以放任小孩看電視，應該陪著小孩一同遊樂、玩耍，有了小孩之後，才發現小孩若可以自己看著電視不吵你，該有多好！這兩種極端的感受，真的要當了父母才能體會！ 我相信有些電視節目不錯，小馨從巧虎、DORA、巧虎島...看了很多，她也學到不少詞彙，在園所五點過後，也讓他們看看影片，適度的影片應該是好的！不過老公去了一趟大陸，竟然買了很便宜的卡通DVD，這次到北京，還要再買....啊！！真擔心小馨看太多眼睛會受損，畢竟平時她也看iPad及iPhone...真糟糕！ Some parents, hearing the dire warnings about the perils of TV viewing, choose to ban it from their young child's life. That's fine if it works for you. But even the American Academy of Pediatrics concedes that starting at age 2, a little television won't hurt your child, and in fact there's plenty of wonderful preschool-targeted programming out there. Moderation and common sense are the keys to rearing a healthy TV watcher. Your 3-year-old now No one can deny the power of television. The question is how much power you want it to have in your child's life. The preschool years are a period of tremendous mental, physical, and emotional development. That's why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than one to two hours a day of educational, nonviolent programs for preschoolers. Your child's day is better spent actively exploring his world, not sitting in front of a screen. That said, 30 minutes' peace gained while your child tunes into an age-appropriate show isn't likely to cause any damage. Aim for moderation and start some basic good habits now: •No channel surfing. When a chosen show is over, turn off the TV. Some parents limit viewing to DVDs. That way, when a program is over, TV time is over. •Don't use the TV for background noise when you're not watching — it can interfere with learning. •Eat as a family at the table, not in front of the TV. There's nothing like the family table for learning manners and conversational skills. •Try to make TV time happen at around the same time every day so your child knows what to expect and doesn't think of TV as an ever-present possibility. This can cut down on battles over the on/off button. •Watch with your child so you can talk about what you're seeing. Children this age don't know fact from fiction, ads from program content. You'll need to do some interpretation. •Make sure babysitters and other caregivers know your viewing rules. •Above all, model TV viewing for your child. If you're sitting in front of the screen for hours, he'll want to know why he can't, too. Your life now If your child has begun to help out around the house — and, no, 3 is not too young to do simple things like help set the table — you may be wondering if he's ready for an allowance. An allowance can be a great way to teach kids about money, but at this age they lack the cognitive readiness for that. It's better to wait until age 5 or 6. For now, just instill the idea that having responsibilities is part of life. Most 3-year-olds thrive on being helpful, so enjoy it. To them, your enthusiastic thanks and praise are enough. 給她零用金當獎勵？對三歲小孩而言，真的太早了！不過最近的小馨，真的會「幫忙」一些家事，或乖乖聽媽咪的話順利完成一件事。 有天晚上我希望她能配合看完電視後乖乖去洗澡，而且不能哭鬧，後來她果然很配合地做到了，我大力讚揚了她一番，她後來也說有聽媽媽的話，值得拿貼紙當獎勵！我聽了覺得好笑，沒錯，現階段貼紙就是她最好的獎品。 不過園所也採用這個制度獎勵他們，只要做好一件事、或幫大人的忙....就可以拿一個「乖寶寶貼紙」！
Creating Family Traditions Routines big and small regulate your child's day and his seasons. Their predictability fosters a deep sense of security. You probably have many daily routines already — a midmorning snack, a book and a song at bedtime. But don't overlook the big routines, otherwise known as traditions. It's great fun to pass along those from your own childhood, or to think up brand-new ones that suit your family for birthdays, holidays, and other special times. 經常性業務或例行性生活對於大人來說，是一件很boring的事，但是對於小小孩來說，卻是她穩定及安全感的來源，我也是有了小孩之後才漸漸體會這層道理。 來說說看我們家有哪些「傳統」呢？ 1. 早上起床固定幫小馨綁頭髮、洗臉，讓她喝ㄋㄟㄋㄟ 2. 晚上回家後吃飯、玩樂一下、媽媽先放洗澡水，再讓她玩一下、把拔幫她穿衣服、吹頭髮、玩一下、然後上床睡覺。 Your 3-year-old now Traditions that revolve around birthdays, holidays, and seasons help to create strong families. Think back to your own childhood. Can you remember the smell or taste of a special birthday cake your mom used to bake? Or the excitement of going to the pumpkin patch year after year? 美國雖然才200多年的建國，不過老美倒是蠻注重「傳統的」，美國家庭中大人和小孩的互動，可隨著季節、節日來變化，回想我小時候，好像在過年過節時阿嬤會殺鵝、拔鵝毛，也有拜拜...而這些隨著現代化小家庭組織，小馨絕不可能跟我有相同經歷，臺灣好像也一點一滴在流失「傳統」中！ Now's a great time to start creating those memories for your child. Traditions offer a way to stay connected. Working together to bake Grandma's special cookies,（說到grandma's cookies，我小時候外婆也會做酸梅冰，就是枝阿冰） you can share stories from your own life as well as from the generations that came before. "Grandma used to make these cookies with me when I was your age. I remember how she would let me help stir and how we'd decorate them with raisins and sprinkles." Traditions are a kind of kin-keeping that's especially important in an era when extended families are often geographically scattered. The predictability of traditions also helps children feel secure. 只要我講我小時候的事情，小馨就特別喜歡聽，聽完後還會不定時地問我，看來她也很想瞭解媽媽小時候生活哩。 Even though your 3-year-old might not remember what happened when he was 2, over the years he will remember many aspects of these ritual celebrations. What's more, attending religious services or helping out every Thanksgiving in a soup kitchen helps children learn values that are important to you. Your life now Have you given any thought to how big a family you might like to have? Some families just grow in ad hoc fashion, while others are more carefully planned. Just under a third of families have three kids or more — a proportion that's been consistent for quite a while despite a lot of talk in the press lately about a supposed trend toward large families.
Say What? "Using your words" is a pretty powerful thing for your 3-year-old. His mastery of speech means he can now clearly express what he wants. That's huge! And words can also ward off bad behavior. For example, instead of walking over and grabbing a toy away from another child, your preschooler is now able to approach and ask, "What are you doing?" or, "Can I try that?" Sometimes kids need our help rehearsing these important social scripts. 小馨過了三歲後變得很不一樣，有時講話語氣、動作和回應都變得好大人，讓人嚇一跳！多數時候她還是很可愛，不過現在的她很會「假哭」，明明沒什麼大事，也可以假戲真作，然後嚎啕大哭，真是受不了！ Your 3-year-old now It takes time for your child to learn how to describe what he wants to do or have someone else do. He's depending on you to model social scripts for him. For example, every time you say, "Excuse me" before you interrupt a conversation, your child picks up on the idea that this is a way to gently break in without barging in. You probably already provide lots of these scripts without realizing it: •"Can I play, too?" teaches how to join an activity. •"Jack, ask Tad if you can try his tricycle" teaches how to ask for a turn. •"Say thank you for the treat" teaches how to express gratitude. •"How about if you pour and I hold the bucket?" models how to divide up work. •"That makes me sad (or mad)" shows ways of expressing emotion other than pow! Your life now Pssst ... want to really get your preschooler's attention? Try talking to him in a whisper. You'd think speaking louder would be the way to do it, but yelling can frighten a child or, if heard too often, simply be tuned out and ignored. A whisper, on the other hand, is irresistibly intriguing to a little one. Your child can't help but lean in closer to hear the special words Mom is about to deliver. Preschoolers are also attracted to words like secret, special, and magical, all of which suggest that something wonderful or exciting is about to happen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hand-washing 101 Now that she has better dexterity, can follow a sequence of steps, and has an emerging interest in tidiness, your child is ready to take charge of hand-washing. In addition to cutting down on the number of things you need to do for her every day, it will also reduce the number of colds she contracts during busy days at preschool and the playground. Most preschoolers feel proud to take care of themselves this way. Your 3-year-old now If you were to stick your child's fingers under a microscope, you'd see a long and potentially scary record of where she's been all day. She may still be putting things indiscriminately into her mouth. If she's in preschool, she's sharing germs with all her classmates. Plus she may be using the bathroom by herself. All good reasons for making hand-washing part of her daily routine. Insist that your child wash up before snacks and meals and after coming in from outside. Keep a step stool near the sink so she can reach the faucet. Show her how to work the hot and cold taps. Demonstrate how to rub soap all over the top and underside of the hands, also getting between the fingers. Sing the ABCs while she lathers as an easy way to make sure she scrubs for at least 20 seconds. Teach her how to dry with a hand towel and thank her for replacing the towel when she's done. Some kids respond to a simple rationale: Explain that there are invisible germs all over her hands and that it's important to make them disappear down the drain where they can't make her sick. For others, it works better to stress the pleasures of bubbles and water and to let them practice by washing up toys and dolls. Your life now Whether from pride or exasperation, sometimes parents inadvertently label their children: "You're so sassy." "Stop being stubborn." "Aren't you handsome?" "Sara's so shy." Whether negative or positive, labels can limit a child's horizons and sense of herself. (Think back to the labels you may have gotten from your own parents — were you the cute, ditzy one or the brainy "ugly duckling"?) Better to be specific about your child's attributes and accentuate the positive as well. Instead of telling someone your child is shy, for example, you could say, "Sam is reserved in new situations, but once he warms up he has a lot of fun." Rather than "You're so pretty," try, "Wow, did you pick out that pretty red dress all by yourself?"
Birds and Bees Have the birds and the bees flown into your child's consciousness yet? Don't be surprised — or caught off guard — when it happens. It's natural for a 3-year-old's whirling brain to get around to wondering about reproduction. Luckily, this initial curiosity is still at the most basic level. Having a response thought out in advance can help you stay calm so you don't panic and blurt out, "Go ask your father!" Your 3-year-old now Are you prepared for that eternal question, "Mom, where do babies come from?" A little preparation in advance about what you'll say can reduce the fluster factor: 小馨是還沒有問過「寶寶從哪裡來」的問題，不過曾說要我生一個弟弟妹妹給她，感覺上她應該是將弟弟妹妹當玩具，她希望能擁有這樣的「玩具」，不僅如此，也跟把拔說過這樣的話，要把拔肚子大起來，然後生一個給她。 •Don't put him off ("I'll tell you all about it another time, okay?"). Your child needs to know that he can come to you with any kind of question. •Keep your answer simple. A detailed account of how reproduction works will only confuse a 3-year-old. Most are satisfied with a one-sentence answer: "You came from Mommy's tummy." 沒錯！回答三歲小孩的問題時，答案愈簡單愈好，要用她能理解的話語，小馨還沒有到會追問的地步，因此一些簡單的回應就能滿足她，當然！哪天她理解能力愈強，就要換不同的說法囉。 •If he's more curious, ask some questions of your own to find out what he's really after: "What made you think about babies today?" For example, he might really be wondering whether babies come from the hospital (like his friend's little sister) or from a cabbage patch (like he saw in a movie). •Be accurate. Don't pass on tall tales. Books can be a great help here. The experts have already done the legwork and know what's appropriate to tell a preschooler (one classic picture book: How You Were Born, by Joanna Cole). •Above all, try not to get freaked out. Preschoolers have sensitive radar. They'll know if you're uncomfortable. Give matter-of-fact, honest answers to his questions now and your child will be more comfortable approaching you with thornier sex questions later. If you want to introduce the topic before your child asks, look for teachable moments. A nursing mom, a friend's new baby, or an encounter with a baby animal at the zoo, for example, can lead to early discussions about how babies are made. Your life now While many parents worry that their child will be confused if the rules at Grandma's house are different than at home, consistency between locations is less important than you might think. Kids quickly catch onto the idea that the rules at preschool differ from those at home or at friends' houses. What's critical is that the adults involved all agree on the big issues (whether spanking is ever okay, how long time-outs last, and the basic daily routines such as bedtime) and that you each enforce your separate smaller rules consistently.
晚上睡覺前，小馨難得說把拔可以睡她旁邊，把拔睡在旁邊後，自己說要唱歌給小馨聽，結果.... 把拔竟然唱起國歌！！ 還很認真跟她說，這是「中華民國國歌」，小馨也很認真地回應... 唉∼真是被打敗！
約中午才出發，到了之後開始流汗，園內也沒有遮蔭之處，用餐的地方也沒有冷氣，曬的我們三個人快變人乾... 後來匆匆回家吹冷氣，晚上出去吃飯，順便去台一吃冰！
Social Commentary Three-year-olds specialize in blurting out embarrassing questions in public. ("Why is that lady so fat?") They're not trying to be mean or put you on the spot. They're just fascinated by the differences between people: old and young, well and infirm, big and little, red-haired and bald. They're curious — and you're the one with the answers. So instead of chiding your child for untoward comments, understand where she's coming from and use this as a teaching opportunity. Your 3-year-old now You're cruising down the cereal aisle when your preschooler spots a man in shorts with a prosthetic leg. She stares and asks, in a loud voice, "Daddy, what's wrong with that man's leg?" Three-year-olds are keenly attuned to the differences between themselves and others. And they're not afraid to ask questions about them — loudly. Why is someone's hair, eye shape, or skin color different? Why is that woman in a wheelchair? They're genuinely surprised and curious. While their timing (and volume) may embarrass you, these questions can open a door to meaningful conversation later about race, age, gender, or disabilities. Try to answer in a brief and matter-of-fact way: "That man had an accident and lost his leg, and doctors made him a new one." Keep explanations simple. For example, pointing out that skin comes in all different shades is easier for a 3-year-old to grasp than a deeper discussion about labels like "Asian" or "African American." And if the person your child is asking about is within earshot, it'll probably be less likely to offend or embarrass him, too. This is a great age for teaching acceptance without judging. While your child may be attuned to differences, help her observe people's similarities as well: "Jimmy only has one arm, but he's your age, and he likes to play on the swings and pretend he's a tiger, just like you." Try to expose your child to all kinds of people. Take her along when you visit elderly relatives, for example, or friends of a different race. Your life now Ever feel your blood slowly simmering when your child dawdles or ignores you? You'll get better results if you direct your child's behavior with language that's as specific as possible. For example, instead of "Let's get ready for dinner," say, "Please put your blocks away and wash your hands now."
小馨長大了！表演也愈來愈好！
Manners Matter What's the difference between a polite child and a bratty one? Often, the lessons absorbed in early childhood. That's why, even though kids' birthday parties involve lots of running and shrieking, it's wise to also insist on some social niceties, like greeting the host and saying thank you when it's time to go home. These customs may seem minor or even too mature for 3-year-olds, but remember, mighty oaks from acorns grow! Your 3-year-old now Preschoolers love to party. To help your child stay on the guest list, use these early invitations as an opportunity to teach him party manners that will help him his whole life long. Make sure he knows the most basic concepts — that pile of presents is for the birthday kid and not the guests, for instance. You could also role-play some scenarios he might encounter at a party. Pretend you're the host and ask your child to greet you politely, shaking your hand. Practice giving a gift and taking turns at games. If he's a finicky eater, tell him what to say if he's offered a food he won't eat. Praise good efforts and forgive small mistakes. That's the best reinforcement. Don't forget to model polite behavior yourself. Incorporate "please" and "thank you" into your everyday interactions. Thank the bank teller and the bagger at the grocery store. Show the same good table manners you'd use at a fancy restaurant when you're eating in your own kitchen. Your life now The older and cuter (and funnier) your preschooler becomes, the more you probably want to share his wonders with your parents and other relatives. When they live far away, how can you keep the generations close? Some ideas: •Start a private family web page where everyone you give access can add photos and news. Include a special blog about your child: "Ryan's World," for example. •Start a snail-mail chain letter between your child (with him dictating his part to you) and the relative. Waiting a few days or weeks between installments builds excitement. •Ask your parents to record themselves reading some favorite books to your child, so he can play the tape and share "time" with Grandma and Grandpa. •If possible, send video as well as still images to your parents. Short snippets can usually be e-mailed. •If you and your relatives have computers with cameras in them, your child can talk to your kin on-camera using the computer's microphone, cheap headphones (usually under $20), and a free service like Skype (yes, that means no long-distance phone charges, even if they live in Brazil). If they don't have a camera in their computer, they can still chat with your child via computer this way — they just won't be able to see him waving at them.
講了好久，終於在星期一和媽媽一起來到溪頭，這也是小馨第一次造訪。 溪頭空氣好，又很舒服，溫度只有25度，真是天然的冷氣，爬山雖累，但有涼風襲來，感覺很舒爽，小馨沿路都由把拔推車，只有部分階梯才下來自己走路... 不過我們還是努力完成目標：走了兩趟「空中走廊」、又到了神木區照相... 後來中午去「阿宏」吃飯，也經過大學池... 下午到了妖怪村，不過小馨已經累得睡著，無緣見到妖怪。 我們直到下午5點半才開車回台北，順便送三阿姨回家，結束精彩的一天！
中午一家人包括三阿姨到彰化「宏銘的廚房」用餐。 吃完後開車到芳苑白馬寺，感覺開好久的車程，然後吹吹海風。 吹久了竟然覺得頭痛... 晚上一行人再轉往「寶島時代村」逛逛，人潮好多啊！ 回家後幫雅雅吹蠟燭，慶祝兩歲生日快樂！
今天一整天老公還是有事。 早上老公的阿嬤到家裡來，一些人吃完午餐後才離開，我跟小馨正好睡個午覺，直到四點多才醒來。 五點多打電話給老公他已經在回家的路上，嗯！很好！ 約六點半從家裡開車出發回南投，一路上很順利，如果直接回到家裡，應該兩個小時就到了！ 但是因為晚上沒吃晚餐，因此為了找吃的地方花了一些時間，最後在中興的魚市場「夜市」解決晚餐，然後才回家裡。
先敘前言... 話說最近的我對小馨愈來愈嚴厲，常常吼她，讓她眼淚盡出，我也在檢討，畢竟她只是三歲的小孩！不過，小馨跟著我比較「認命」，不會討抱、進便利商店也會聽我的話不隨便買東西....但是跟著把拔就不一樣了，把拔真的比較寵，讓她予取予求，甚至一聽到她的哭聲就急著安撫，真的有點傷腦筋！ And ... Cut! It can be tricky to know when to introduce your child to big-kid activities like using scissors. But by the time she turns 3, your child will have the manual dexterity to try cutting. Let her practice with rounded kiddie scissors while working on art projects. Also this week: How to get sleep habits back on track when they've been disrupted by vacation or illness. 小馨很可愛，幾個月前就跟我說，小朋友不能拿剪刀，要變成大人才可以拿...在家裡我們當然不會讓她碰剪刀，但是她好像一直都很有興趣，在學校，好像老師已經教他們「剪紙」遊戲，她說在學校有拿「小朋友的剪刀」，嘻嘻，小孩子真好玩！ Your 3-year-old now Some parents feel skittish about putting a pair of scissors into a 3-year-old's hands, but most threes are ready to try. Learning to cut promotes fine motor development by exercising the muscles in the hands and honing hand-eye coordination. Most 3-year-olds can cut across a piece of paper. At around 3 1/2, they can cut straight lines, staying within a half inch of a guideline, and may even be able to cut out a circle. To practice: •Have your child sit at a table when cutting. •Teach her how to hold the scissors correctly. •Make sure you get a good pair. Blunt, child-size scissors are the safest starters, but some safety scissors or plastic ones barely get through the paper or they stick closed. •Draw thick, straight lines on a piece of paper for your child to follow. Use thicker materials to cut through at first (thin cardboard or manila folders), then move on to construction paper and finally regular paper. She'll be snipping snowflakes in no time. •If your child has trouble managing scissors or you don't have safe ones, let her try picking up objects around the house with a pair of tongs. The motion is the same as with scissors — open, close, open, close. Your life now Family vacations can be grueling if your child's sleep habits get disrupted. Remember that it took only a few days to get off track (staying up later, coming into Mom and Dad's bed in the middle of the night). Likewise, your child can get back on track in the same short space of time if you're clear about your expectations and persistent about enforcing them.
Mix Up Story Time Preschoolers take naturally to books, making this a wonderful age to build a lifetime habit. Introduce your 3-year-old to a wide variety — with different types of illustrations (paintings, collage, photos) and different kinds of text (storybooks, nonfiction, rhymes, other wordplay). Next to snuggling together with a children's book, the best way to raise an eager reader is to let him see you reading books for your own pleasure, too. 最近因為老公很忙，常常是我一人帶小孩，有時要忙家事，不得已只好讓她看DVD或ipad，也怪我，小馨似乎迷上了看電視而不愛看書，只有睡前會讀書給她聽，所以小孩不愛看書，大人真的有責任，我自己也不能太常看電視才好！ Your 3-year-old now Picture books are still the mainstay of a preschool reading diet, but it's a good idea to mix up your child's library. Some tips: •Don't overlook nonfiction. There are some great introductory books out there about everything from animals to trucks. •Touch on what's familiar. Three-year-olds love to read about things that occur in their everyday life, especially when the main character is a preschooler (or young animal): going to bed, shopping, cooking, going on vacation. •Look to books to combat fears. Ask a children's librarian for titles that help your child face his fears about thunderstorms, for example, or those crazy emotions he can't control, like sibling rivalry. •Don't toss the easier books with fewer words, like nursery rhymes. Before you know it, your child will be "reading" them on his own. The repetition helps him learn to relate what he's memorized to the words on the page, an important pre-reading skill. Your life now Just because you're a family doesn't mean you need to do everything as a family. Children benefit from the chance to develop a special relationship with each parent, as well as with extended family members and close family friends. It's great if there are certain things they expect to do mostly with Mom (drive to school, haircuts) or with Dad (bathtime, grocery shopping). But it can be a treat for your child to have a special, unexpected outing with one parent or the other or with a grandparent.
Take That, Teddy! Preschoolers love to act out the scenes they see around them: setting the table, tucking in the baby, sweeping, and hammering. Sometimes difficult episodes in life get reenacted through play, too — separations and losses, for example, or jealousy of a new sibling. You can gain some useful insights into your child's emotional state by watching her play. Your 3-year-old now Preschoolers often work out complicated emotions in their play with animals, dolls, blocks, cars, or other playthings. After a traumatic doctor visit, for example, your child might line up all her teddy bears for shots. If she witnesses a car crash in real life or on TV, she may repeatedly smash toy trucks together. Disturbing as this may be, don't interrupt right away. Your child is assimilating the new experience, and play is a safe way to do so. It might help her take the fear out of the situation or make her feel as if she's in control of the scenario. You might want to join in the play if you notice one particular theme being rehashed over and over. Make a comment that invites your child to think through the next step: "Wow, those bears are getting a lot of shots. Are they sick? Do you think they're happy or sad?" If your child has nothing but violent themes in her play, you might look at what she's seeing on TV or the computer, or consider whether she's been exposed to violence in real life. At this age, the evening news, cartoons, or movies can overwhelm a child. Your life now Figuring out when to drop the afternoon nap can be tricky. One surefire clue is if your child is consistently lively and resistant to sleep at her usual nap time. A nice transition is to institute "rest time" in place of the old nap time. Tell your child that she doesn't have to sleep, but she does need to lie on her bed for a while with a book or quiet toy. This gives you a break and lets her recharge her batteries. If she falls asleep, wake her up in half an hour or so. She may need the sleep, but probably not a full two hours' worth
Say Cheese Fear of the dentist typically means a preschooler associates the dentist's white jacket or the appearance of the office with the doctor's office where he gets shots. Your calm demeanor and a friendly staff can help put him at ease, especially once he discovers that having his teeth cleaned doesn't hurt much — and that he'll get a sticker or brand-new toothbrush on his way out. 話說原本小馨是不怕醫生的，每次一有小咳嗽，就假裝咳得很用力，然後要我們帶她去看醫生，而且她也會乖乖讓醫生清耳屎，無奈上星期二到診所去，無欲警唉了一針A型肝炎疫苗，回家後一直說，你們不要帶我去打針啦！很痛耶... 至於牙醫，還沒帶她去看過，昨晚幫她刷牙時，數了一下她的牙齒，竟然有19顆牙囉，最後一顆應該也在長了，因為最近曾聽她說牙齒痛痛。 一直想帶她去塗氟，唉，總是找不出時間哩！ Your 3-year-old now Your child probably has a full set of primary teeth. (The last of these, the second molars, usually come in by 24 months.) Though these baby teeth won't begin to fall out until 5 at the earliest (and more typically at age 6 or 7), it's important to keep them clean and cavity-free. Teeth are vital for proper chewing, and baby teeth create spaces for your child's permanent teeth. Unchecked infections or cavities even in baby teeth can result in the erosion of gums and supportive ligaments, potentially leading to permanent tooth loss. If your child hasn't seen a dentist yet, it's time to set up a visit. She'll reinforce good brushing habits, discuss dental sealants to prevent cavities in baby teeth, and deal with any cavities that have already appeared. 是應該想辦法找出時間來讓她去看看牙醫，趁著暑假，把拔有空，應該可以安排一個visit! Your life now Leaving your child for the day or evening can be tough. Parents often have separation anxiety too — and sometimes a parent's anxiety can fuel it in the child. If your child is having a hard time saying goodbye, you might want to examine your own attitude toward parting. You could be inadvertently causing a problem if: •Your goodbyes take more than a minute or two and involve many hugs and kisses, tips, and reminders to the sitter or the child. •You leave and then return quickly just to check on your child or give one last kiss. •You ask, "Will you miss me?" or are visibly emotional about leaving. •You provide complicated explanations for why you have to go and make elaborate promises about what you'll do together when you get back. Your child's sharp antennae and busy imagination will pick up on your cues. A cheerful, confident attitude goes a long way in making partings pleasant. Keep in mind that it's healthy for a 3-year-old to spend time in the company of other adults, so by making goodbyes short and sweet, you're doing him a big favor.
今天不入園，就在飯店泳池游泳、玩水 中午到東通吃午餐，但是好趕....因為15：45要回飯店搭shuttle到機場。 回到台北約9點多，爸媽他們也搭到接機的車回南投。
很久沒記錄小馨了，三歲後，她的理解能力與記憶力大幅增進，對話也往往讓人意外，簡單記錄一些小馨的生活事物。 小馨喝的日本明治奶粉已經喝完了，因為日本有輻射影響，我不敢讓她喝日本明治，因此從今天起換了台灣明治，還是香草口味，應該很甜吧！ 還有，大概是從上星期某天晚上開始，小馨可以自己入睡，不用媽媽唱歌，有次我要唱，她竟然還制止我，小馨真是一點一滴長大了！ 每次睡覺時小馨都喜歡靠著我，原本還可以一人一個枕頭，可是當她熟睡後，就開始往我這邊靠，每次我都需要換位置睡，有次睡前我跟她說，你睡著後都不躺自己的枕頭，一直睡到我這邊來，馬麻很不舒服耶.... 今天快天亮時，她似乎醒來了，看我繼續睡，她也躺回自己的枕頭，她躺好後問我：馬麻，我還要躺過去一點嗎...?我很心疼，她不敢再挨著我睡，想要離我一段距離免得我的睡覺空間都沒了，我只好說，這樣可以，你不用離馬麻太遠，不然馬麻會不忍心... 小馨也很怕我生氣、講話大聲，每次我一急，講話聲音大了點，她就會說「你不要生氣嘛」！小孩真是一面鏡子，小馨真乖！ 這兩個星期把拔去巴西，小馨大致都算聽話，母女兩人相互扶持，有小馨作伴，我也不再孤獨了！
早上一入園，就發生海春及小孩子的票不見了，折騰好久，終於回房間找到了！ 書凡約中午也來加入我們，跟我們吃飯、玩樂園... 今天趁著小馨又在推車上睡著，我又玩了一次space mountain，好過癮！ 香港天氣不穩，因為颱風的關係，有時下雨、有時雨停出太陽，很不舒服。 晚上到青衣吃晚餐，回到旅館已經10點多了，好累！
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下午帶著小馨搭高鐵，沿路大雨下不停 回南投後和ya-chun見面喝茶
Catch This, Kid! Throwing is a skill any baby can master — witness the strained peas being flung to the floor. Catching takes a bit longer. Your child may have been able to catch a large ball at 2, but she probably won't perfect her ability to nab a variety of balls until this year. You can encourage this skill by, you guessed it, playing lots of catch. Indoors, use a soft foam ball or a partly inflated beach ball. Your 3-year-old now Some call it the perfect toy. It doesn't require batteries, you can play just about anything with it, and chances are, you already have several at your house. What is it? A ball. Three-year-olds don't know that playing catch and kicking a ball build hand-eye coordination and work out the fine-motor and gross-motor skills that will help them as they learn to do everything from hold a pencil to ride a bike. They just know that playing with a ball is a blast. At 3, your child can probably kick and throw overhand pretty well. Doing it with good aim is another thing. And catching is a bit harder. Most children aren't truly coordinated catchers until they're 10 years old. For now, they may be able to catch a large ball with both arms out in front of them, particularly if the adult has good aim. The next step? Catching the ball with elbows bent. But it may take another year or two to get this down pat. Catching skills vary greatly at this age. Some kids channel Golden Glovers from the start. Others need more practice or are much more timid. Playing catch with a large, soft, squishy ball or a partly inflated beach ball is a good idea for this age group — it's easier to grab and less scary when it hits your child. Your life now Next time you say "no" to one of your child's requests, don't be surprised if she marches into the next room and asks your partner the very same thing. In their quest to define boundaries, preschoolers get to be clever about testing all the limits. They also start doing lots of negotiating: One more big bite or one more little bite? Does a lick count as a bite? If Mom said no, might Dad say yes? (You can best avoid that last scenario by having clear, consistent family rules; even so, be prepared for a wily and persistent little negotiator to get around you on smaller matters. If it happens, point out your disapproval to your child — and your partner — and explain why.)
早上起床，發現雨超大，外面朦朧一片看不清楚。 小馨塞在車陣中一個多小時，好不容易到了園所，又通知即時可以停班停課。 只好再去接小馨回家。 對了！一出家門，簡直嚇壞我們了，電梯壞了一座，另一個電梯到B3時，聽到下大雨的聲音，果然地下停車場已經淹水，機械車位的馬達壞掉，很多車都動彈不得，幸好我們的車沒問題，涉水而過終於出停車場。
Easy as 1-2-3 Kids under 3 may be able to rattle off a few numbers, but they don't necessarily have a sense of what those words mean. Now your child is getting the idea of counting in sequence and may even be starting to understand that these numbers correspond to a quantity. This is a giant cognitive leap! You can reinforce beginning math in many everyday ways (no flash cards necessary). 小馨會數數，數到 Your 3-year-old now Ask most 3-year-olds how old they are and they'll proudly raise the correct number of fingers. Your child is starting to realize that those fingers he's holding up correspond to a number that has actual meaning. Don't be surprised if "three" is his favorite number — and the answer to every "How many?" question — for a while! Most 3-year-olds can count to three and know the names of some of the numbers up to ten. Your child is also starting to recognize numbers from one to nine. He'll be quick to point it out if he receives fewer cookies than his playmate. Although your child may only be able to count one or two blocks or trucks now, by the end of this year he'll be counting up to four or five. Counting without seeing what's being counted (2 + 2 = 4) is harder still, usually not accomplished until closer to kindergarten. The best way to build math skills is to incorporate counting and sorting into your day. Count the number of squirrels you see as you walk or the red cars you pass on the road. Let your child touch objects as he counts. Your life now Parents get into battles with their kids about clothes all the time — but unless it's a special occasion, you don't need to bother. Let your child pick from a drawer or set of clothes you choose. Mismatching doesn't matter — he's too young to worry about the fashion police. It's a chance for him to make decisions for himself and be creative. Give a general guideline — "It's cold today, so you need to wear a sweater" — then let him pick the one he wants.
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Figuring Out Friendship Your preschooler may now have a favorite playmate or two at daycare or at the park. 沒錯！小馨很早就上學了，在家裡她早就琅琅上口她的同學有...，哪些人不跟她玩、哪些人是她好朋友....She's forming her idea of what it means to have a friend — a concept that's still a little fuzzy but will grow more sophisticated as her social skills sharpen during the coming year. Sharing, for example, is still a tough one. Your intervention and demonstrations can show your child how to behave and keep playtime running smoothly. 分享，的確是一門功課，我們都覺得小馨會分享，不過那是在家裡的情況，遇到她的同儕、或比她小的小孩，她就不一定會分享了，可能還會展現「玩具用搶的才好玩」的觀點，玩樂時還是需要大人在旁留意。 Your 3-year-old now Your ever-more-independent child is probably starting to develop some friendships. But don't be surprised if, when you ask who her friends are, she recites her entire preschool class list. She doesn't fully understand the meaning of friendship yet. She may have favorites, but to her a "friend" is pretty much anybody she spends time with. Three-year-olds can play cooperatively with others, but usually not for long. A successful playdate might last less than an hour. Many 3-year-olds continue to play alone but near other children or cooperate briefly and then move on to their own activity. Long interactive play sessions will probably start next year. Some shy children will need several "dates" to feel comfortable with another child. Although your child probably seems much less self-centered than she did a year ago, she's still struggling with sharing. A young preschooler's way of saying "I'd like to play with you" may be to grab a toy from a playmate or even give him a shove. Some kids may be able to resolve conflicts themselves, but most will still run to a grownup for help. Here's your chance to teach about sharing and taking turns: "Why don't you let Jimmy have the bucket first? Then it's your turn." Most kids this age, just learning the art of negotiating, are willing to accept such compromises. Your life now "Hate" and "love" may be your child's two favorite words: "I hate peas!" "I love soccer!" Take them with a grain of salt — don't run out and buy those cleats and knee pads just yet. Your preschooler likes to experiment with these strong words because they help her define who she is
