He always finds this funny too.
On a couple of occasions this month Harry has shown signs of frustration emerging when things go wrong. He runs on the spot, making an 'urgent'
vocal sound. He is easily distracted from this.
Harry's parents occasionally use 'time out' for unacceptable behaviour.
Harry sits on the bottom stair without hesitation when asked to, and seems to understand the process. Jasmine sometimes sends him too, but his mummy soon intervenes and asks Jasmine to call him back to play again.
Harry loves cake of any description, and when carrying cake on a plate at a family tea party he seemed able to defy gravity with the angle he held it at. 'Cake' is one of Harry's clearest words!
Questions
1 Harry's parents use 'time out' for unacceptable behaviour. Why is it important for children to learn boundaries?
2 Why might Harry's mum intervene when his big sister initiates time out for him?
3 From a safety point of view, why is it important to monitor how a child's physical range is developing?
Answers to part 20 questions (17 November)
1 The age at which bowel and bladder control is attained varies greatly from child to child because a child's nervous system has to be sufficiently mature for them to maintain the necessary control, as well as them having both the understanding and interest.
2 Coeliac disease is an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. If Harry is affected by this intolerance he will need to adhere to a strict gluten-free diet for life.
3 To support Harry's large motor skills development, activities such as walking, climbing, jumping, bike riding, ball play and plenty of opportunities to play in open spaces will help him develop balance and stability and learn about spatial awareness, and will encourage an interest in physical activity.
By Sandy Green, an early years consultant and freelance trainer. She is also Harry's grandmother.