Developmental Tips

chases0102

Hi all,

I have a 15 month old son, and as I am now on holidays for the next 6 weeks and he is out of childcare, I will be spending a lot of precious time with him! Anyone have any tips, or can point me in the right direction, of games/habits to help him with his development?

He's great, full of chat and very busy - everything I'd imagine a 15 month old should be doing. He isn't walking or standing, however - he just loves crawling and it does everything for him at this stage! Anything recommended other than just holding his hands and encouraging him?

Thanks folks!

smaoifs

I'd recommend just enjoying your time off with him. He'll walk when he's ready and not before! My 17 month old took her 1st steps at 15months but decided to carry on crawling for another month before taking off properly. I now have her throwing a tantrum in the street because I won't let her walk all the way to the traffic lights!

chases0102

Ha, can only imagine!!

Yeah I plan on enjoying my time with him - the good weather and the long summer days in general is mighty as it means we can move out of the house often!

shesty

Just talk to him, play a bit with him, and give him space to play...he'll come along in his own time.Enjoy the time with him!

seamus

Yeah, just spend time with him, don't worry about trying to turn him into a child prodigy. They learn the most through interaction, so that's all you have to do.

asteroids over berlin

True experience shining through, he will develop just fine, it's amazing what they pick up through day to day interactions and life in general, if i had half the concentration my boys have i would be a wizard in many things i wish to be ha