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Let%u2019s Play!Your toddler loves to move.Move%u00b7 At least 180 minutes spent in a variety of physical activities at any intensity, including energetic play, spreadthroughout the day%u2014more is better.Sleep%u00b7 11 to 14 hours of good-quality sleep, including naps, with consistent bedtimes and wake-up times.Sit%u00b7 Not being restrained for more than 1 hour at a time (e.g., in a stroller or highchair) or sitting for extended periods.%u00b7 For those younger than 2 years, sedentary screen time is not recommended. For those aged 2 years, sedentaryscreen time should be no more than 1 hour%u2014less is better.%u00b7 When sedentary, engaging in pursuits such as reading and storytelling with a caregiver is encouraged.Developing Hand Skills:%u2022 simple puzzles with knobs%u2022 drawing with non-toxic crayons, and finger paint%u2022 turning pages of books and pointing to pictures%u2022 large beads to string%u2022 finger puppets%u2022 large size pegs and pegboard%u2022 play in water with things that float, sink, squirt and pour%u2022 shape sorters with 2 or 3 shapesPretend Play:%u2022 dress-up clothes especially hats and purses without long straps or strings%u2022 small blankets for dolls or stuffed animals%u2022 plastic tool set, tea set, telephoneDeveloping large muscles:%u2022 action songs, games, and rhymes%u2022 a climber with slide%u2022 riding toy with pedals%u2022 a wagon or sleigh to push/pull%u2022 covered sand box with pails and shovels%u2022 practice climbing stairs with helpHere are four ideas that will help your child continue developing their language skills.1. Avoid baby talk. Your messages to each other and to your children should be clear and easy to understand.Help them learn to describe what they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell.2. In the same way that your child points at pictures and says %u201cdog%u201d or %u201ccar%u201d or %u201cblue%u201d, use words which allowchildren to talk about and identify their feelings. For example, point to pictures of people and ask them wholooks happy, scared, or sad. Encourage and teach your child to point to and name body parts.3. Make sure your child knows that you are listening and can help. When your child says %u201cI am hungry%u201d you needto feed them. When they say they%u2019re cold, you need to help them get warm. This is the natural way to rewardyour child%u2019s efforts to express their needs and their feelings. It also helps them to feel loved.4. Continue to read to your child. It is incredibly important for speech and brain development. Reading to yourtoddler encourages their imagination by giving them lots of things to think about. Read with drama andexcitement. Use different voices for different characters. Use your child%u2019s name instead of a character%u2019s name.Set aside a special time each day when you can give your child your full attention. Choose a variety of bookswith lots of pictures, colour, jingles, and rhymes. Reading is a cozy and intimate way to spend time together. Itis an excellent bedtime ritual and a wonderful part of any bedtime routine.