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Getting Self-Dressed
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Chances are, getting your toddler dressed in the morning often feels like you're participating in an Olympic sport, with you literally wrestling him into his sleeves and pant legs. And then there are the children who seem to enjoy making you chase them around before dressing.
How a child behaves during diapering sets the tone for dressing cooperation, says noted child expert William Sears, M.D., author of "The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know about Your Baby from Birth to Age Two." That said, you'll want to set the groundwork early to make getting dressed fun.
If your toddler takes off as soon as dressing time begins, turn it into a game of peek-a-boo, suggests Sears. Put your face through his...
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Many parents get their own egos wrapped up in the appearance of their child. Let it go. If children are encouraged to pick out their own clothes, then they quickly become interested in dressing themselves. And so what if your daughter pairs a pink tutu with a bathing suit top? Allowing your children to have control over this one area of their lives sets them up for confidence and independence.
I sometimes give my almost-four-year-old a few choices. He can wear the power rangers sweatshirt, but maybe leave the costume in his drawer. Giving him the choice helps him cooperate and he gets to leave the house without looking like, well, like a four-year-old dressed him.
I sometimes give my almost-four-year-old a few choices. He can wear the power rangers sweatshirt, but maybe leave the costume in his drawer. Giving him the choice helps him cooperate and he gets to leave the house without looking like, well, like a four-year-old dressed him.
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