Parenting Ideas:

-Provide consistent and frequent positive reinforcement for "good" behavior.

-For parenting info including ignoring, consequences, and rewards, go to- www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials

-CDC developmental milestones- www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html

-CDC Positive parenting- www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/postiveparenting/index.html

-Avoid using "no", "stop", and "don't". Instead, tell child what you would like for them to be doing instead.

-When heading into community for errands or other outings, be sure to have interesting activities planned to keep child busy and engaged (to help prevent misbehvaior due to boredom)

-Consider reading/watch 1,2,3 Magic by Thomas Phalen for additional parenting support and ideas. 

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Sleep:

-Continue regular bedtime routine.

-No electronics in the bedroom and all electronics should be turned off at least 1-2 hours before bedtime.

- Avoid caffeine in the afternoon/evening.

-Exposure to bright sunlight during the day and daily physical activity are helpful for sleep.

-Consider reading "It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train: The Low Stress Way to High Quality Sleep for Babies, Kids and Parents" by Dr. Craig Canapari.

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Diet:

-Encourage well balanced diet including fruits and vegetables.

-Provide frequent opportunity and encouragement to try new foods.

-5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day

-4 servings of water a day

- 3 servings of low-fat dairy a day

-2 or less hours of screen time a day

-1 or more hours of physical actvity a day.