Your child is not only
mobile, she's skilled at jumping, hopping on one foot, pedaling a tricycle,
alternating feet on stairs, and dressing herself (sort of). If these things aren't happening independently,
they likely will soon.
She should become more
conscious of herself. For
instance, know and communicate when she's thirsty, hungry, cold, hot or
tired. Her speech should be mostly
understandable and she should know most colors, and maybe even count to ten.
Your child should be able to
feed herself by now. Her portions
however, are not the same as yours.
Three tablespoons of food equals a serving at this age. You should avoid giving your child junk
food, soda and fast food. Juice
should contain no added sugar and should be limited to 4-6 ounces per day. If your child is used to drinking more
juice, try watering it down a little bit at a time until she is drinking mostly
water.
Your afternoon break may be a
thing of the past. Naps are hit or
miss at age three and your child will likely give them up altogether very
soon. Having a regular bedtime and
routine leading up to lights out, will help your child feel confident and safe.
At age three, your child
should be using the toilet and remaining dry most of the day and some
nights. Never punish your child
for accidents. Praise her when she
remains dry, especially overnight.

















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