You’ve probably noticed that your toddler is incredibly interested in whatever mummy and daddy are doing. Whether it’s washing the car, or peeling vegetables, you’re likely to get plenty of offers of assistance!
Of course, while your toddler sees every task as a game, and is eager to help, you may not be so keen – especially since that help tends to make every task take a lot longer!
Find ways to encourage that activity though – after all, it won’t be long before you’ll have to beg for help!
Let your child clean the dash board in the car with a duster while you vacuum, or carry dirty clothes into the laundry. Hold her hand and let her help you to stir the food (while you’ve got her in a firm grip, so she doesn’t spill hot food!) or let her help you wash the dog.
Everything your toddler does now is a learning experience, so it’s worth taking a little more time with tasks, so that she can get involved.
Of course, while your toddler sees every task as a game, and is eager to help, you may not be so keen – especially since that help tends to make every task take a lot longer!
Find ways to encourage that activity though – after all, it won’t be long before you’ll have to beg for help!
Let your child clean the dash board in the car with a duster while you vacuum, or carry dirty clothes into the laundry. Hold her hand and let her help you to stir the food (while you’ve got her in a firm grip, so she doesn’t spill hot food!) or let her help you wash the dog.
Everything your toddler does now is a learning experience, so it’s worth taking a little more time with tasks, so that she can get involved.
