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Essential concepts to teach your toddler

As our little man is getting older (nearly two now !!!) I'm realising how important it is to get certain key concepts in life across to him. Not in a Baz Lurman "use sunscreen" kind of way ... but stuff that helps us communicate and prevents him from getting hurt. Here's what I've come up with so far:

1) STOP! or danger / dangerous
2) "Yes" / "No"
3) "Hot" / "Cold"
4) Where is ... or where does it hurt?
5) Day / night
6) Likes / dislikes
7) Directions (left / right / up / down / under / over / forward / backwards)
8) I need a pee / poo (hah ... I wish!)
9) Loud / quiet
10) How much? ... you're dreamin' (just kidding)

What did I forget?

-Stef

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If you're really after

If you're really after "stuff that helps us communicate and prevents him from getting hurt" then you need to consider the following:

- Daddy and Mummy unconditionally love you
- Don't hurt people or animals. They have feelings, like you, and might react by hurting you back.
- Be generous
- Always ask "Why?"
- Know your whakapapa

Hope you like these!
Dave

Hey Dulce - thank you :-)

Hey Dulce - thank you :-) How many items on the list can you tick with you children? We've only managed 3 or 4 with Noah up to now.

-Stef

Very nice list there. I can't

Very nice list there. I can't think of anything more to add! In fact, can i pirate that?

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