Month 33 · 2 notes
If preschool is on the horizon, start talking about it positively and casually. Visit if you can. Choking is still a real risk at this age. Cut grapes and hot dogs lengthwise, and avoid hard round foods like whole nuts. It only takes a second.
Your child comforted a crying friend. You didn't teach them a lesson about empathy. You showed them what it looks like, and they absorbed it.
If considering preschool, many programs start accepting children at age 3. Separation anxiety may resurface when starting a new environment.
Visit potential preschools together. Start with short trial visits. Read books about school. Create a consistent drop-off routine. Give it 2-4 weeks for adjustment.
If in daycare or starting preschool, toddlers may get sick frequently (6-8 colds per year is normal). Their immune system is still developing.
Teach hand washing. Keep child home when running a fever. Ensure vaccinations are up to date. Consult your doctor about concerning symptoms, not just frequency of colds.