I noticed that Bulbuls acquire their perching position in different ways. The way they balance in different positions is a fascinating sight.
The last photo of a Bulbul engaged in bird calls, while perched at a tall tree caught my attention. It was tunefully singing!
I remember parents talking about the anxiety their three years old child creates in them, when they notice him climbing over furniture or windows at home. Some parents need to be willing to accept that as the adventure instinct of a toddler.
The Bulbul needed a tall tree and the open sky above it to sing!
How can parents create ambience for toddlers to feel encouraged to be creative!
A mother told me once that she would sit on the table with colour pencils and a drawing board on the table, drawing and colouring. She does this to get noticed by her toddler daughter who normally is all over in purposeless activities. When her daughter settled down at the table with her drawing book, the end product surprised the mother. Her daughter usually draws something that she observed while at play. The mother was surprised to notice that her daughter drew some flowers similar to what was at the edge of the garden they visited a week ago.
A mother created an opportunity for her daughter to draw in an enticing way.
To get toddlers to be observational and expressive would indeed be easier, if it is done naturally and not under pressure! That was what a mother did wisely and effectively!
As much as possible , it is wise to avoid a confrontational engagement with a toddler. A toddler is at an emotional level of responding and reacting favourably, when he or she is given time and attention in a non threatening way! They are uncomfortable when forced or ordered! They respond better to polite and playful approach as they are still in a super ego state, discovering their identity!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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