Development
Jumps & kicks a ball
Walks up and down stairs
Uses 2-3 words together
Follows simple directions
Asks for items by name
Says at least 50+ words
Opens doors, unscrews lids
Values own property - "mine" stage

Nutrition
Check  portion sizes - "Rule of Thumb" is
one tablespoon for each year of age
Definite likes/dislikes - keep offering a variety of foods
Provide snacks as part of the daily food intake
Expect only one good meal a day,
or even 2-3 days at times
Watch milk/juice intake as too much fluid can
decrease appetite for solid foods

Safety
Be sure all backyard swimming pools and
ditches are guarded
Use life jacket in boat or near water
Use smoke alarms and have fire exit plan

Discipline
Toilet training readiness in some children will begin
between 2-3 years
Buy potty chair or step stool for toilet if child shows interest
Introduce training pants
Use much praise - do not punish accidents
"Time out" not to exceed 2 minutes
If there is no choice - don't ask
Do not over use "no" - take time to divert attention