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Your child is now 2, and has become even more, uh, assertive. But his defiance really results from the tug of war between his desire for independence and his continuing need for help. What he’s doing again and again is testing his limits.

Along with independence come expanded language skills. He can now speak in short sentences and has become more purposeful, telling you what he needs or wants. He is also beginning to understand abstract concepts. He can ask for more milk, and inquire about whether he can go air jordan ix 9 powder black grey to bed later. But he still doesn’t understand what next month or next year means.

He can form aOlernKienOP air jordan 11 bred black varsity red nike running shoes Articles images in his mind, and may be able to organize his toys by size, or color, or shape. His memory is improving and he may be able Jordan Winterized 6 Rings to tell you at the end of the day what he had for lunch. A minority of 2 year olds also know some colors and letters, and can count to 10 or even higher.

Toddlers are spirited folk, aOlernKienOP air jordan 12 gamma blue black gamma blue gym red white Fighting Against Fo so look for toys and activities that give yours a way to channel his energy. Also look for toys that challenge his developing mind.

Ride on toys: Your child will still air jordan 11 legend blue white black legend blue love wheeled toys he can push himself along on such as tricycles and wagons pedaling is probably more than he can handle. Look for ride on toys that are well balanced. Cargo holds that allow your child to pack and unpack for his trips are a nice feature.

Balls: Balls continue to be aOlernKienOP air jordan 5 shanghai shen black laney 5s 2013 Shoes For Outdoor Activities air jordan 6s carmine 2014 in stock buy now a favorite, but even more so now that your toddler can target his throws. A few kids this age even make the occasional catch. Set up a couple of wastebaskets as “hoops” and the two of you can have a rousing game of basketball. Or establish two goal lines and introduce your child to a drastically simplified version of soccer.

Art supplies: Invite your child to be creative. Set up an area in your home where it’s okay for him to be messy. You can prompt his artistry by asking your toddler to draw certain things: The sky, or grass, or even what the sound of rain looks like. When you’re feeling brave or maybe the word is energetic bring out tempera paints and some broad brushes and watch how these additions charge up the creative process.

Percussive instruments: This is the age when music inspires dancing, clapping, spinning, hopping, even shouting so why not add to the aOlernKienOP air jordan iii retro white cement 3s 2013 homemade foot soak Articles cacophony by handing over a tambourine, or drum, or rhythm sticks? Experiment with different genres of music and invite your child to conduct or beat out an accompaniment.

Dress up clothes: Pretend play starts to take off about now. Designate a drawer or a box for dress up clothes and stuff it with aOlernKienOP air jordan 3 iii retro pure money white metallic silver Santa Wish List Sma an assortment of shirts, skirts, hats, high heel shoes, whatever might air jordan 4 iv retro pure money white metallic silver inspire some imaginative romps. If nothing else, it’s a great excuse to put stuff on and take it off an exercise 2 year olds seem to love.

Child size household equipment: Toys for dramatic play need to be realistic. So buy a set of toy dishes, pots and pans, and plastic food. Set up a air jordan 9 retro white french blue grey small table and chairs where your child can host tea and dinner parties. Acquire a small broom, or even a little vacuum cleaner, to make aOlernKienOP Air Jordan 23s Renaissance Academy basketball moves up cleanup fun.

Construction toys: Your child may become interested in new construction possibilities. Consider giant building blocks or air jordan spizike gym red play sets with pieces that can be linked or snapped together. Your child can create buses, trains, or entire farms, complete with furnished houses.

Puzzles and manipulatives: Your child’s new dexterity has aOlernKienOP air jordan 2 21 countdown package Spurs crush Thunder in paint to win West opened up many new play possibilities. He can more easily organize cups so that one nestles inside another, assemble four or five piece puzzles, use a set of plastic keys to open doors in a plastic house, and dress air jordan 6 rings white black concord and undress a doll outfitted with laces, snaps, and buckles.

My 30 month old loves his plastic veggies that aOlernKienOP air jordan 2010 white black red Five Tips to Soften the Blow he can feeding and pushing his air jordan 3 iii retro white fire red cement grey doll around in its stroller, loading and unloading his dump trucks, and playing dinosaur. Playing with toys can no more aOlernKienOP air jordan 10 x retro white varsity red How to Dress Boys Nicely influence him to be effeminate, or even gay, any more than they can to work in construction or try to go extinct.

The roles for young men in society today have changed, and they need to be prepared to cook, clean, and care for their children, just like young women are. So if someone from an older generation has a problem with toys please feel free to let them know that.

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