1. Kim and Carrots: While Mommy does laundry, Kim busily works alongside her, washing Carrots's little coat. When that's done, Carrots gets a good scrubbing as well! What is work to an adult is fun to a toddler. Rather than postponing time with your child until after the chores are finished, pause for a moment and consider how he could join you. It may take a bit longer to get things done, but the time spent together is well worth it.
2. I Put It On Myself: This poem celebrates a toddler's successful efforts to dress herself. If your little one is learning to get dressed, why not show her the “fancy way” of putting a jacket on? Lay her jacket on its back on the floor. Have your child…
