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Guest post by Frederique
Bonjour ! I am very excited about being a guest on Erica’s blog. It is my first guest post ever and I am feeling kind of intimidated?! First, you might like to know who I am and how I met Erica.
My name is Frederique, I am French, I am 33 and the mother of lovely 2-year-old Benjamin. I am an English teacher, a journalist and a blogger. I have 2 blogs: My Baby Rocks, an indie rock mother blog and Wild Writing / D?lire d’?crire, a bilingual …

We’re fortunate to have family that own a caravan near Pitlochry. Tummel Valley is a beautiful place to visit..if you don’t mind rain, it does rain a lot, but the scenery is stunning and more than makes up for the poor weather. So, what is there to do in Pilochry for toddlers?
The Queens View
Stop at The Queen’s View for breathtaking views, homemade cakes and teas and a quaint gift shop in which to spend some pocket money.
Children’s Amusements
The Children’s Amusements are just off the main high street, parking is available …

Between 12-18 months children will begin to understand turn-taking games (nursery & school guide 06-07)

Starting with the easiest, here are some turn taking game suggestions;
Roll the Ball
Take turns roling the ball back and forth.
Catch
Once you’ve mastered ‘roll the ball’ try gently throwing the ball.
Snap
Take turns to lay a card until a match appears and someone shouts “snap”
Hide and Seek
Take turns to hide while the other one ‘seeks’.
Pairs
Shuffle cards and place face down, take turns to reveal two cards at a time. Try and make a pair, if you get …

I found this helpful (rough!) guide in a parenting magazine it shows how much sleep (approx!) your child should be getting for each age….
1 week 16.5 hours (4 daytime naps)
1 month 15.5 hours (3 daytime naps)
3 months 15 hours (3 daytime naps)
6 months 14.5 hours (2 daytime naps)
9 months 14 hours (2 daytime naps)

12 months 13.75 hours (1 daytime naps)
18 months 13.5 hours (1 daytime nap)
2 years 13 hours (1 daytime nap)

3 years 12 hours (1 daytime nap)
4 years 11.5 hours (ouch! No nap…)
I think this guide is pretty good although, from my experience working at a nursery …