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Where food is required, give the child a raisin, a part of a cookie, or any other food, which will not spill out of eating on the child’s face. When using food as a bribe, a small amount will be just as satisfactory. It may also serve as a teaser to get expressions of anticipation.

Plastic fruits are also ideal. Noisy toys such as drum or whistle will make a child enthusiastic. A real dial or button telephone, regular size, usually delight them because it is not allowed as a playing at home. Children are very fond of extremes.

To test for a shy or contrary child, light a match and ask the child to blow it. If the response is not favorable, you may have trouble getting cooperation. This particular child will require clever approach.

Be sure to take advantage of new skills recently acquired by the children. They will be eager to practice them-like just learning to stand, drinking from a glass instead of a bottle, sitting in large chair instead of a high chair, and similar accomplishments.

 
   

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