The development of your toddler from 27 to 28 months

Your toddler is now surely be able to grasp an object. He can stack blocks, flip turns, remove shoes, turn the pages of a book and hold a cup with one hand. He knows perhaps even balancing on one foot for a while or jump forward with both feet.

Control his impulses and negative reactions

Your child develops slowly capabilities of self-control, but at this age, it is still often tempted to push, shove, or yell and make whims. Do not expect him blameless in permanently. Remind him gently that gets much better results by talking rather than fighting. And above all, praise him when he made an effort to communicate with words, not with your hands.



Understand the rules of life

Explain to your toddler the importance of rules of life: he will accept them more easily. He must understand that we protect some, like holding hands with mom or dad to cross the street or putting on shoes to get out. Keep the ones you make are reasonable, clear and consistent. Be patient: it takes time for your little one assimilates. Children need repetition: kindly remind them the rules, as many times as necessary.

Intense concentration

Your child can now focus more time on one activity. It is sometimes so absorbed in his games he does not accept that you stop it. Facilitate transitions by warning in advance: "You can play with your blocks another 5 minutes, but then it's time to eat. "When you can, try to keep a flexible schedule, and remember that some children need to be asked several times to stop work if the transition takes place without crying.