Jennifer Barton
Columnist
Jennifer is a freelance writer based in London and originally from New York. She's mum to Diana and chronicles their life together in Toddler Tales (for the first year of her adventures with baby D, see The Newborn Diaries). Jennifer has also written on parenting and childbirth topics for U.S. websites Parents.com and Mothering.com and is a regular contributor to MyDaily.co.uk.
Toddler Tales: She understands me!
At almost 18 months of age, Diana has reached a huge milestone: she understands me when I speak to her, even though she still isn't speaking back in English yet.
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Toddler Tales: A lover and a fighter
Diana has become very affectionate lately. She'll blow kisses, give hugs - unprompted - and assume a funny sort of expression where her mouth puckers and twists, a sign that she is ready to give someone a huge smooch. Mwah!
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Toddler Tales: The panic button
Yesterday, I bit off a piece of lime green crayon in Giraffe, chewed and swallowed it - all in the name of toddler safety.
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Toddler Tales: Bookworm
Diana has recently developed a hunger for literature. She has gone from a babe who couldn't even pretend to keep her eyes open when I read to her to one who eagerly and proactively initiates reading sessions.
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Toddler Tales: Babe of few words
The inevitable has happened. Diana has learned the word for her favourite being in the world (after Daddy): "Dog!"
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