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Structured play for a toddler? HELP!

I need advice from other moms or people who know more about child development than I do. Should a toddler (Ryan is 2o months) have structured play and be expected to listen and follow directions? Or should he be free to explore and do as he pleases?

Here’s the deal…

We’re taking a parent-tot tumbling class at the local gymnastics academy. We went to our first session this past Friday and it goes all the way through December.

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the best place in Rockford for kids

We have the best children’s museum (the Discovery Center) and Ryan loves it there. We easily wipe out 2 hours there and Ryan is exhausted just in time for his nap when we leave – perfect This place is 2 stories and is for all ages. Ryan likes to explore all it, but of course there are areas for school-aged kids for experiments and things that he doesn’t get yet (he just likes the buttons).

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ALL your problems can be solved!

.….….….….….….. with WHY CRY! Are you ready for this? I was out shopping and this package on the shelf with the picture of a baby caught my eye. I mean, I’m pretty familiar with every baby product possible, so what could this be?!

Originally $120?! With a recent sale price of $80… and now only $17.99?! It’s a baby crying analyzer. So NOW you will know why your baby is crying. This fancy

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Ryan goes to the zoo!

Steve’s parents have a lakehouse in WI that’s near Madison. A couple of weeks ago we finally drove into the city to take Ryan to the free zoo… for being free, it’s really nice! It was super hot and Ryan was getting close to his nap time so he was kind of quiet, but he made a few OOOOO and AHHHH sounds at certain animals! It was soooo cute.

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I have a 1.5 year old. WHAT?!

It’s true! Can you believe it? I know some of you have been around since before Ryan was born so I know you’ll agree… it seems like I just had him, right?! I know as he gets closer to 2 years old I’ll start using months again to explain his age, but right now… he’s one and a half! He’s so old!

He’s inquisitive and curious and smart and funny and sneaky and goofy and

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