Comments on: Tips to a Better Toddler: Talk Like Steve from Blues Clues

By: Beth @ The Natural Mommy

Beth @ The Natural Mommy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:42:32 +0000

Haha, that’s something Olivia would have done when she was two. My little boy, though, is full of crazy himself, so he’s fine with witnessing it in me as well.

By: Beth @ The Natural Mommy

Beth @ The Natural Mommy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:41:27 +0000

Are you trying to suggest I’m wordier than I need to be? Great summaries, though!

By: Beth @ The Natural Mommy

Beth @ The Natural Mommy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:40:31 +0000

Neither of mine watch it either, as absolutely no television waves hit our antennae, but I must have seen it at Grandma’s? Glad it worked for you!

By: Kassi

Kassi — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:35:03 +0000

My little man doesn’t watch Blue Clues, but I’ve seen my share of episodes from my days of watching friend’s kids. I tried this with my little man this morning and it was most definately successful! I’ve always been around kids, but learning to deal with your own is hugely different! Thanks for these toddler tips!

By: Jes

Jes — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:37:05 +0000

and then break out into a little song and dance. They’ll love it. don’t forget your handy dandy notebook!

By: Mrs. Taft

Mrs. Taft — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:24:15 +0000

Brilliant advice

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:54:18 +0000

This is perfect advice. Not only do children relate to this type of dialogue they are entertained by it and respond very favorably to it. Thank you for your wonderful insights.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:49:22 +0000

Summary: keep communication simple

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:01:10 +0000

This is great! I tried it with my four-year-old today. He likes Blues Clues (except in the UK, “Steve” is “Kevin” – I know; why?!) He stared at me as if I’d lost my mind. It was hilarious… but I’m going to keep trying!

By: Kookaburra

Kookaburra — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:44:59 +0000

Sooo true. If I ask or tell the kids (ages 3.5 & 1.5) to clean up their toys, it harldy ever works. But if I get down on the floor and start singing Barney’s clean-up song while I pick up a few things, they come rushing over to help. And I don’t even have to ask them!