My 2-year-old toddler singing head, shoulders, knees and toes. I use songs like this to teach my toddler about her body parts and how to take care of her body well.

3 reasons why I teach my toddler how her body works

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Hi! Kristi here, scientist, Mum of two and super passionate about our incredible human bodies! I love passing on my knowledge and passion to my toddler. I love equipping her with knowledge that will help her build a happy and healthy future.
Today, I want to share with you why I think we should teach our children about their body from day one. Well, there’s three broad primary reasons: body awareness, healthy habit formation and to cultivate empathy. Read this blog to learn more and get some activity ideas as I dive deeper into these reasons.