Have you ever had trouble getting your children to drink water? Some kids naturally love water. My cousin's youngest daughter loves water, drinks it like she was a fish. Others detest it, like you were trying to poison them! I have problems getting my 3-1/2 year old daughter to drink water and that in-turn affects how my 18 month old son drinks it. He does everything she does (including temper tantrums!).
Recently, my son has developed a fascination with straws. I remember reading about a milestone they encounter for fine motor skills. You can help them hone this skill by setting them on the floor with a colander and some spaghetti noodles. Show them how to put the spaghetti noodles through the holes on the colander. Well, the same principle applies with the straw and a lid. He sat for about half an hour in his high chair pulling the straw in and out of the hole. So then I thought - Hey - let's make this a "special" straw and put water in a cup with a new straw and see if he'll drink it. BINGO! It worked like a charm!
My daughter on the other hand is smarter than her little brother and can see through my ploy so we'll have to try a little different approach on her. Anyone have suggestions? Enjoy!
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2 comments:
Alyson doesn't like water either but I remember when Shelby didn't like water. What changed his mind is the doctor telling him he needs to drink juice, milk & water every day. So I could just tell Shelby that he didn't drink his water for the day & he would drink it. Now he asks for it. I just have to get this doctor to say the same thing to Aly!
thanks christina - she does love our dr goza so maybe i could have her say something to haylei about drinking water...great idea!
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