NURTURING CONNECTIONS: ENGAGING TODDLER BONDING ACTIVITIES
As a parent, you always want to keep your child occupied with activities at home or on play dates. However, toddlers also need bonding time with their parents now and then to help them learn about the world around them and establish relationships.
Toddlers have vast imaginations and are natural explorers. The good thing is they love simple stuff and appreciate even the simplest things. Here are some sample bonding activities you can do with your child.
Short Walks Outside
Going out to walk with kids is a great activity for toddlers. As you stroll outside, your child can enjoy the fresh air and feel the ground moving under their feet. There's no pressure here: it's just a short walk around your neighborhood or park. A toddler's attention span is short, so this activity will keep them engaged by constantly looking at new things outdoors.
A functional folding trike is a good companion for you and your little one. It's also comfortable and a handful of help for parents with active toddlers.
Include Them in Simple Household Chores
Since toddlers are curious, their minds are ready to get creative with simple household chores. But, doing simple tasks can be fun if you know how to involve them.
Toddlers love watching adults; they learn a lot while copying their parents. But it's vital that you feel relaxed and work simultaneously. So instead, make it a fun part of the day with your toddler's assistance with simple household activities.
Do the Arts and Crafts
Art is one of a toddler's favorite things. Be it crayons, paints, or some form of arts and crafts, toddlers can never get enough of it. But did you know skills are more than just making beautiful paintings on paper? It could be a fantastic bonding activity for you to do with your little toddler.
Storytime
Storytime for toddlers is a bonding time for parents and kids. Children will be engrossed in reading until bedtime comes in. Story activities are just as important as they lead to a positive cognitive and language development outcome. These activities can help enhance vocabulary, language, and problem-solving abilities.
Music
Singing and music are excellent ways to bond between parent and toddler. It also gets the little one's brain working on something else for a while. Make your little one happy by spending time with them. Your child will surely be more attentive in school the next day. Since we live in the modern age, there are tons of sources for music and songs, such as phone applications and online platforms that you and your child can listen to.
Board Games
Raising toddlers can be so much fun. They're cute, adorable, and hilarious at the same time. But, especially when your child does the unexpected, it can also be challenging when you wonder what the future holds for your child and how life will turn out. As you bond while playing games, you'll discover emotions, spontaneity, and much more with a toddler.
Guided Sensory Play
Sensory play is an important activity for your toddler. It helps them expand their understanding of their world, develop fine motor skills and learn through hands-on experiences.
This guide is to help parents deal with kids in this age group. Toddlers are most enthusiastic about simple things and activities around the house. You can bond with them by playing games, reading books, or doing something with household items. Even a walk in the park is great fun for you and your toddler. Time flies so fast that your cute newborn is now a toddler in the blink of an eye. So get ready, try these activities with your toddler, and enjoy this beautiful phase of parenthood.
