Month 32 · 2 notes
If a new sibling is arriving or has recently arrived, expect some jealousy and regression. This is normal and temporary. Give extra one-on-one time when you can. Your child's emotional world is getting more complex, and they need help naming their feelings. "You seem frustrated" goes further than "stop crying."
The fact that your child retells stories means they've been listening to you all along. Every book you read, every story you told, it landed.
Toddlers become more capable climbers. Kitchen counters, bathroom sinks, and high shelves become accessible, putting them near sharp objects, medicines, and hot items.
Remove step stools and chairs that enable climbing to dangerous areas. Keep knives, scissors, and hazardous items in locked or high cabinets. Install stove guards.
If a new sibling arrives around this time, toddlers may regress in behavior (wanting a bottle, having accidents after being potty trained) or act out.
Give toddler special one-on-one time daily. Let them 'help' with the baby. Avoid major changes (new bed, potty training) right around the birth. Be patient with regression.