At this age, your child is fighting for a new-found independence. (Hence, you find yourself hearing the word "No" quite often.) To facilitate your child's growing independence, you can:
- Allow your child to choose some meals and snacks.
- Provide age-appropriate toys so that your child can learn to play by herself for short periods of time.
- Allow your child to have a say in which clothes he will be wearing each day, even if this is limited to basic color selection.
- Provide a step-stool so your toddler can reach the bathroom sink.
