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我們都在朝著愛與理解中前進,幸福是必然的!

我們都在朝著愛與理解中前進,幸福是必然的!

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2010年09月29日
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Your 17-month-old: Week 2

Does your child deliberately ignore you when you ask him not to do something? Try not to lose your temper if he does. At this age, making a big deal over little transgressions like pulling petals off a flower or spreading newspapers around the house may inspire him to test your limits even more. Ignore the minor infractions and save your lectures for really big no-nos like biting a playmate or pulling the dog's tail. 上述文字說不要一直限制學步兒探索世界的樂趣,這時期的她充滿了探索的慾望,開抽屜、玩體溫計、拿把拔的書本資料、玩電話......小馨總是樂此不疲,所以這段時間父母真的好累。 最近小馨左下方臼齒正在長牙,她一直將手指頭伸到嘴巴,希望不要吃進不乾淨的東西。 Your toddler now Encouraging the "inside" voice Screaming is one of the less pleasant habits your toddler might develop. As with everything else in her life, she's constantly experimenting, and her voice is an instrument that can do all kinds of neat things. What's more, shrieking gets immediate attention. Some kids condition their parents to give in to make the shrieks stop. To avoid that, explain that yelling hurts your ears. Tell your child that you can't respond until she uses a normal voice. But take care not to yell your instructions. You can also say, "That's your outside voice. It's okay to use your outside voice when we're playing at the park." Show your child other ways to have fun with her voice, like whispering or singing. In fact, if you really want to get your child's attention, try lowering your voice to a whisper – it's even more powerful than raising the volume. It sounds not only different from the usual but special and secretive, and just might stop her in her tracks. 現在(17M4W)才看到17M2W的發展,發現小馨的確會尖叫,她根本是覺得好玩而故意尖叫,聲音大到我和老公講話都聽不清楚,不過頻率不多,最常在車上尖叫,好像為了我們大人聊天卻忽略她而抗議似的。有時制止她尖叫,反而讓她叫得更大聲,所以我都故意ignore她,讓她叫完就好了。 New this month: Feeling negative You may be surprised by the force of your child's likes and dislikes. Even at 17 months, toddlers can be very clear — loud and clear — about what they do and don't want to do, to eat, to wear. Some children surprise with another kind of force — hitting, especially when they're frustrated. The most likely target: you. It's counter-intuitive, but this is actually a sign of trust. A 17-month-old child knows that you're a safe person to show just how upset and frustrated he can get. 見到小馨跟其他小朋友相處的情形,其實小馨是不會打小朋友的,但是小馨卻曾被小朋友咬傷過,看來真的有會「攻擊人」的小孩呢! What you can do You may also notice that your child occasionally but very deliberately disobeys your orders. You say, "Please stay away from that vase," and your toddler looks right at you, reaches out, and touches the vase, or plucks a flower from it. You know he got your message, so rather than let the defiance become a big deal, experts say to simply ignore it whenever possible. In fact, it's important to try to avoid a confrontation with every little issue.

2010年09月22日
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一歲五個月囉

一歲五個月囉

2010年09月22日
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Your 17-month-old: Week 1

By now your toddler may be able to climb up a set of stairs, turn around at the top and sit, then scoot her way back down. Some more cautious toddlers may like climbing up the stairs but will call for help to get back down. Sign your child up for a toddler gymnastics class at the local Y or community center where she can climb and tumble over soft play structures without getting hurt. Or make your own play area at home by stacking pillows on top of a mattress or futon on the floor to make a pint-size climbing course. 目前小馨樓梯已經爬得非常好,下樓梯時甚至用雙腳慢慢下來,而非用「倒退嚕」的方式,令媽咪感到非常驚奇。現在也會爬到客廳圓桌上,一副皮蛋的樣子。 Your toddler now Dreaming of being diaper-free Your child's growing independence is asserting itself in numerous ways: He may be able to take off his own socks or diaper (undressing fully will come later, and putting clothes on, quite a bit after that) and brush his own teeth (though "brushing" at this age pretty much means sticking the toothbrush in his mouth and chewing on it, so he continues to need your help). Could toilet training be on the horizon? If potty training your child on the early side sounds appealing, take a look at this unusual method: Potty training in three days or less. It's designed for children as young as 15 months – although, of course, every child is different and no single method will work for everyone. Even if you decide it's too early to begin now, the method is described in detail and it'll give you food for thought. Kids change so fast that what seems impossible now may be perfect for your family in a few months. 要戒尿布了嗎? 恐怕還不行,現在小馨還不會說話,詞彙很有限,現階段訓練戒尿布恐怕太早,加上媽咪也很懶,就繼續包著尿布吧! Language learning New talkers are often hard to understand. In fact, you and your partner might be the only people who can decipher what your child is trying to say. Lisping and mixing regular words with babbling phrases isn't unusual at 17 months. As your child's tongue and mouth muscles develop, enunciation should improve. Help him out by repeating what he says. This models correct pronunciation and helps out Grandma and other frustrated listeners. With time and patience, kids almost always outgrow this situation.

2010年09月21日
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Your toddler's talking timeline

Talking Talking is inextricably linked to understanding speech. By listening to others, your child learns what words sound like and how to put a sentence together. As a baby, he discovered first how to make sounds, then how to make those sounds into real words ("mama" and "dada" may have slipped out as early as 4 or 5 months). By the time he was a year old, he was diligently trying to imitate the sounds around him (though you probably heard him babbling away in a lingo that only he could understand). Now comes a period of extraordinary growth, as you watch your toddler go from speaking a few simple words to asking questions, giving directions, and even telling you stories he's made up. When and how it develops Here's how you can expect your toddler's talking to progress. If he's being raised in a bilingual environment, the number of words he can speak will be split between the two languages he's learning. 12 to 18 months At his first birthday, your child will likely use one to five words meaningfully. By 14 months, that working vocabulary may grow to seven real words, though he may have up to 20 "words" (these may be more like sounds) that only he and someone close to him can understand. He'll even practice inflection, raising his tone when asking a question. He might say "Up-py?" when he asks to be carried, for example. Your toddler is realizing the power of talking as a means of communicating his needs. Until he learns more words to get his ideas and desires across, he'll likely combine his speech with gestures to show what he wants. He'll reach his arms toward his favorite toy, for example, and say "ball." In fact, some toddlers develop a whole sign language of gestures to communicate with their parents. Your child might cover his face when he's embarrassed, for example, or pound on the table when he's mad. Don't worry if he struggles to get his meaning across now and then. This frustration is actually a healthy sign that he's trying hard to communicate and cares whether or not you understand him. By 16 months, your toddler will probably start making many common consonant sounds, such as t, d, n, w, and h. Learning to make these sounds is a watershed event, one that leads to the rapid vocabulary spurt that most children go through starting around 18 months. Don't expect to hear all these sounds in actual words yet. But you may hear him repeating them when he's alone in his crib or playing with his toys.

2010年09月21日
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24

Talking

Your role You can help your child's language skills along by providing a rich and nurturing communication environment. The most important things to do: Talk. Research shows that children whose parents spoke to them extensively when they were babies have significantly higher IQs and richer vocabularies than other children. You don't need to chatter nonstop, but speak to your child whenever you're together. Describe what you're doing, point things out, ask questions, sing songs. (Although some baby talk is okay, resist the temptation to coo and babble. Your child will learn to speak well by listening to you speak well.) Read. Reading to your child is a great way to expose him to new vocabulary, the way sentences are put together, and how stories flow. But don't just read the words — ask your child to find things in the illustrations or tell you what happened to the characters. Listen. When your child talks to you, be a good listener — look at him and be responsive. He's more likely to speak up when he knows you're interested in what he's saying. When to be concerned You're the best person to gauge your child's speech development. If he's showing any of the signs listed below and you feel concerned, it's a good idea to discuss the possibility of a language delay or hearing problem with your child's doctor. If it seems necessary, your doctor will refer your child to a pediatric speech-language pathologist for an evaluation. (A searchable directory of certified therapists can be found on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Web site.) Alternatively, your doctor's office, daycare provider, or local school might be able to direct you to an early intervention program in your area — usually coordinated through the county or public school system — that will provide free screening for language problems. Some signs to look out for: 12 to 18 months Your child isn't saying any words by 15 months (including "mama" or "dada"), didn't babble before his first birthday, is unable to point to any body parts, or you still can't understand a word he's saying by 18 months 19 to 24 months Your child rarely attempts to speak or imitate others, drops consonants from words (saying "ea-ut" for "peanut," for example), doesn't seem to get frustrated when you can't understand what he wants, or only uses single words — no combinations. 25 to 36 months Your child continues to drop consonants, has difficulty naming most everyday objects, hasn't started to use two- or three-word phrases, or by age 3 cannot be well understood by someone who doesn't know him. If your child stutters, it doesn't necessarily signal a problem. Stuttering is a normal phase, especially when his ability to communicate is expanding so rapidly. Sometimes he'll be so excited to tell you what's on his mind that he can't get the words out fast enough. But if his stuttering continues for more than six months, or if it's bad enough that he tenses his jaw or grimaces in an effort to get the words out, talk with his doctor about it. What comes next As your child grows, he'll become more of a chatterbox. There might be moments when you long for those peaceful days of speechlessness, but for the most part, you'll delight in his play-by-plays of what happened at preschool, what he thinks about dinosaurs, and his descriptions of what his best friend likes to eat. By age 4, your child will use about 800 words. He'll begin to understand and use correct tenses, along with the words "won't" and "can't." Oh, and get ready for every why, what, and who question under the sun.

2010年09月07日
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Other developments: Developing the five senses, reading more

Other developments: Developing the five senses, reading more Daily life is one big adventure for a newly mobile toddler. You've witnessed yours touch, smell, examine, and at least try to taste nearly everything that she finds. By fully investigating objects this way, children learn to distinguish the qualities of various things. She'll probably find tools — a whisk from the kitchen cupboard — and live creatures — an earthworm that creeps along the gutter after a rainstorm — especially fascinating. You can make these "learning" experiences even more educational by talking to your toddler about what she's experiencing. Name the sounds that surround you when you're outside: "Do you hear that bird? Can you hear the sprinklers that are watering the grass?" for instance, or challenge her to find something particular, like "Help me find a rock that feels smooth." Learning to observe, listen, and investigate will help her develop important sensory skills. Though your 16-month-old may not want to sit still for more than a few minutes, she is probably showing a little more interest in having stories read to her. Don't be frustrated if she seems to prefer pointing at specific pictures and having you tell her about them rather than listening to you read the text. One of her favorite things to do when looking at books may be to point to objects she has words for — such as ball, cat, dog, etc., and say them (over and over). But if you ask her to "Find the ... chicken (or the moon, or a car) ..." she'll enthusiastically do that, too. She is also probably very adamant about wanting to help you turn the pages, a sign of her increasing autonomy.

2010年09月06日
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44

Your 16-month-old: Week 3

Your child is getting better at assimilating information from all five senses. It's why your toddler will suddenly stop to listen to the sound of a dog barking, squat down to get a better look at the ants crawling in and out of cracks in the sidewalk, or take delight in running sand through her hands. Whenever you can, get down and play in the sand (or peer at an anthill, or poke at an earthworm) with your toddler — you'll remember again what it's like to see the world through the eyes of a child. 從小小孩的眼中看世界,果然很不一樣! 隨著學步兒五官的發展,她愈來愈知道一些因果關係,不過很多新事物仍在體驗中。 New this month: Fine-tuning skills You've seen your child testing her independence during the last few weeks and months, but experts say that once a child can talk she knows, finally, that she is her own person. Your 16-month-old may be able to say as many as seven words — or even more — clearly. But she will still rely mostly on nonverbal communication, pointing and gesturing to tell you what she wants or what she wants you to see. Your toddler understands much more than she can speak. (The challenge for toddlers is not understanding speech, but coordinating their lips and tongue and breath well enough to make themselves understandable.) You may discover this accidentally one day when you're, for instance, asking the family dog where you possibly could have put your car keys, only to have your child point to the hook where they're hanging. Or you may ask your child to go get her shoes from her closet and watch in amazement as she trots down the hall and returns with them a minute later. You're not imagining it — she really does know what you're saying. What you can do Her ability to comprehend more than she can communicate means it's important for you to speak slowly and clearly to her. You've probably stopped much of the singsong-y speech that you used instinctively when your child was a baby, but now you can use simple words and phrases to get, and hold, her attention. Using the correct words for objects — "toes" instead of "tootsies," or "cookie" instead of "coo-coo" — will cut down on her confusion as she learns to use words. Listening to your child without interruption is also essential at this stage. The toddler who is listened to, especially by her parents and caregivers, is a better listener, which in turn will enhance her speaking skills. 這一週來,小馨叫「媽媽」的聲音愈來愈清楚,不過這都是當她有需求的時候;她也聽得懂「親媽媽一下」、「和媽媽摳摳頭」的意思,親子間的互動讓我感到極大的滿足,看著她熟睡的臉龐,忍不住親親她,她真是我最最心愛的小寶貝!!

2010年08月23日
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45

Your 16-month-old: Week 1

Where, oh where, has your baby gone? You have a full-fledged toddler living with you now. Walking and running still top the agenda, but take note of how complex your child's movements have become. When she crosses a room, she'll squat to pick up an interesting toy or stop to stack some blocks. If she's particularly ambitious, she'll figure out how to push a stool or chair over to the kitchen counter so she can climb up for a better look — all the more reason to make sure your house is as childproof as it can be. 小馨這週的發展與上面的文字敘述一樣,在家裡活力十足,來回在不同的房間(空間)穿梭,還不會跑,但走的速度很快,特別是我們在後面追趕她的時候,小小的身軀移動讓人抓都抓不住。 有時會被地上物品吸引,蹲下去拿袋子(目前這是她的最愛)拖著走,袋子裡面裝著她的鞋子,當她走到一定點,會坐下來自己穿鞋子;有時拖著玩具走....就這樣,我們要在後面收個不停。 前一陣子在IKEA買了一張小椅子給她,現在她會墊著小椅子爬上客廳茶几,或自己努力爬上沙發。原來每個小小孩都有這個過程,接下來會說話後,還有許多精彩的事等著發生呢! Your toddler now Scary sounds Fear of loud noises sometimes surfaces unexpectedly. Your 16-month-old may cower, cry, and act downright terrified at the sound of a vacuum cleaner, a thunderstorm, a siren, fireworks, or a popping balloon. Offer calm reassurance. A hug and an acknowledgement of his feelings – "Wow, that was a scary surprise, wasn't it?" – may be sufficient. Show your child how he can cover his ears to give him some control. Your toddler will eventually outgrow a fear of noises as he gains an understanding of where they come from and that they're harmless.

2010年08月14日
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Your 15-month-old: Week 4

書上和網路上都說,愈接近一歲半的小孩愈來愈難纏,以下的文字也是這樣寫著,但是小馨似乎沒有這種拗脾氣,當她要強拿某個東西被制止時,只要再拿一個新的東西就能讓她轉移注意力。 It may be embarrassing when your toddler throws a full-blown screaming fit in the middle of the produce section, but rest assured that other parents feel your pain. The most useful response is to take your child out of the store (even if it means leaving a cart full of food behind) and sit with him in the car or on a bench until he finishes crying. When the storm is over, your child will feel close to you and happy again. And you can take some comfort in knowing that eventually your child will outgrow this behavior. Your toddler now How to handle a biter No doubt about it, biting is uncivilized behavior. But your toddler is still a bit uncivilized. When 15-month-olds bite, it's usually because they lack the language skills to express themselves. If they feel threatened, sometimes all they can think of to do is chomp. Here's a good strategy for preventing biting from becoming a habit: First turn your attention to the child who was bitten and make sure he's okay. Stay calm with both children. There's little to be gained by yelling at or punishing the biter, who was overwhelmed by emotions she found hard to control. In fact, the biter may be crying harder than the bitten. Simply say "no biting" and redirect her. Take note of what was happening at the time of the incident. Was your child being threatened or was her space being invaded? Is it close to nap time? You may be able to head off trouble if you know what the triggers are. Never try to teach your child how biting feels by doing it to her. That only suggests that biting is sometimes okay.