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Toddler Topics

Information on Toddlers and Preschoolers

2005 Issues

In This Issue...

During the early years of a young child’s life, all areas of development – social, emotional, and physical - relate to each other.  Parents need an understanding of the normal development of the child. This issue of Toddler Topics identifies some of the developmental changes that a normal child, ages two to five experiences.

This issue includes topics on: 

  • Try, Try Again.
  • Help Your Child Become a Good Eater.
  • Serving Sizes for Young Children.
  • But My Child Won't Eat Breakfast.
  • The Kitchen is a Classroom.
  • Choking Alert!
  • Activities: Ages & Stages
  • Lets Go Fly a Kite
  • There's Music in the Air
  • A Dad's Weekly "To Do" List
  • When Are We Going To Get There?
  • What Books Should I Read To My Child?
  • Whack - Whack: Aggression.
  • Kids Emotions are Like a Puzzle
  • Puzzle Piece #1 and #2.
  • Preschool Children Are Emotional & Social: 10 Facts.
  • Children & Stress - Stress Relievers
  • Handling Temper Tantrums & Books to Read to Your Child!
  • What Can Parents Do?
  • Play Helps a Child Learn
  • Choose Quality Child Care and Programs
  • Read! Read! Read!
  • A Dad's Impact on School Readiness
  • Rain or Sun Activities Page

Issue 5
  • Large Motor Development
  • Manipulative Skills
  • Promoting Your Child's Fitness
  • Let's Get Physical
  • Dad's Viewpoint
  • Rain or Sun Activities Page
  • Drowning: The Silent Death
  • Kids in Parked Vehicles
  • Protecting Against Falls
  • Poison Look-Alikes in and Around the Home
  • A Safety Tool for Dad
  • Plants - Safe or Poisonous?

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