Tips for parenting a baby with an adventurous streak Teresa Pitman
Even before my grandson Xavier could crawl, he'd wiggle and squirm his way across the floor to get the toy he wanted - or to reach the cat food dish we didn't want him to touch. Most babies can be distracted with a toy or treat. Not Xavier. If he has his heart set on unplugging the lamp, he'll just keep heading back to it, no matter how many times you take him out of the room and try to tempt him with a fire truck or muffin.
That's one determined baby. Read more...
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Comments
I think we're lucky so far, we're not THAT Adventurous yet... but I still wonder when we'll get there! Somedays I think "bring it on" other days I think "Please not us!!"
My youngest is a bundle of energy and is more active and curious than my older child was at this age. Great article!
I could also use some tips on parenting an energizer bunny baby! Liam has so much energy and will....he's always the baby that is off exploring when all the other babies are in circle time. Some moms laugh and think it's cute, others are like keep your child away and seated!
Oh, I sooo needed this article!! Liam is very determined it boggles me! Thank you for this link!
Wow it is an article about Travis. The crazy boy just will not give up and laughs the whole he does something he knows he should not be doing.