The time a baby turns 1 year old marks the development both physically and intellectually. But there are still stories of "myth" about 1 year old children, seeing the truth but never being true, but parents still believe "sassy".
Parents may have heard many so-called “facts” typical 1 year olds, such as baby's behavior, play and brain development. Naturally, many parents do not believe these rumors because they simply believe in their parenting . There is no real basis to believe. Here are 10 popular toddler stories.
Myth : Just looking at the way children play with toys can guess how smart they are
Fact : Your child's thinking skills develop at a different rate and largely depend on the teachers' education in school when they are in kindergarten. So, let your baby freely play what he likes, do not overdo the toys labeled to help them excel. Remember that there is still a long time to go before your baby begins to explore the world.
Seeing a 1 year old baby playing with intelligence toys is paranoid
Rumor : Let children listen to Mozart music will help increase IQ significantly
Fact : There's no reason babies need to listen to classical music to be smart, unless they specifically like it. Even during pregnancy, mothers do not need to force themselves to listen to this kind of music, if you like contemporary folk music and young music, please listen to them. Mother is happy, fetal mood is also comfortable. Furthermore, there is no evidence that listening to Mozart music increases brain power.
Myth : If at the age of 1, the baby is not close, sticking with his parents means it is too late to get along.
Fact : Many parents share that the bond between parents and babies appears right after birth , while some find that it takes quite a long time to do so. Don't be surprised if your baby and you don't really love each other yet. Wait until the child is 2 or 3 years old, for example.
Myth : Children should not cry a lot because they will damage their emotional and emotional surfaces.
The truth : If a child cries often for hours it may feel abandoned and emotionally rejected. But this is not entirely true if you apply the "Cry It Out" method to help your baby practice sleeping habits. Or when the baby is nagging, letting the baby cry a little is not hurt.
Myth : The baby is too young to have a babysitter during the day.
Fact : Babies can learn a lot from caregivers of all ages, of course even from children under 1 year old. As long as the person you rely on has the training, expertise and experience of taking care of your baby to bring positive habits into your baby.
Myth : Left-handed or right-handed, urgently required.
Fact : Even by the age of 1, your baby may begin to show a preference for using one hand instead of both, this can still change. Left or right handedness actually becomes immobilized by the time your baby is 3-4 years old, a few may take a little longer.
Left-handed or right-handed cannot conclusions exactly when the baby is 1 year old
Myth : If parents do not think about having another baby soon, the child will become selfish
Fact : Do you know that there are many only children, cared for and raised by a peaceful family that grows up in harmony, can work in groups actively and succeed in many fields. Children only become spoiled early if their parents are the agents or let others freely educate them.
The rumor : The baby likes her mother more than her father.
Fact : Both parents play an important role in raising a baby. There is no such thing as a parent being better because each person has special effects on the child's psychology.
Rumor : Girls need their mothers education and boys need fathers.
Fact : Absolutely not exactly because young children are not psychologically influenced by the educational role that comes from gender. As long as they live with good people, they know how to teach them the right things.
Myth : The overly loving parents can affect the discipline of children in the future.
Truth : Parents always love their children and this love is based on reasonableness and strict control over their children's behavior. Young children need to be rewarded at the right time and reprimanded lightly, avoiding the whip. There is no guarantee that "martial law" will be more effective.
Teach good children: Hit or not hit? As a parent, who has never had a tantrum because of their children? Especially when your child acts rebelliously, it's hard to control wanting to hit him. However, whip is an effective method in teaching good children?
Children 1 year old still need to be protected and loved by their parents. Your baby is still on a journey to perfect his own personality. Mom can refer to stories around but not necessarily believe.
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