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Children are naturally curious. They love to explore their surroundings and learn new things. Especially in the early years. So it's important to give kids the opportunity to satisfy their hunger for fresh experiences. It can do wonders for their development and well-being. And produce plenty of memorable moments!

There's a wonderful Facebook page called Kids in Predicaments and it collects pictures of all the funny and ridiculous situations our little explorers end up in. Like trying to flush themselves down the toilet or taking a nap in the middle of a group exercise. Continue scrolling to check them out!

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According to experts at Kid's Health, toddlers are always on the move. Between the ages of 1 and 3, they are literally scooting away from babyhood in search of new adventures. The little ones are learning to talk, to walk and run, and to assert their independence. For many in this age group, "outside" and "play" become common requests.

But as a parent, you're responsible for keeping your kids safe. Supervision and safety precautions, such as gates and electrical outlet covers, can be very important.

However, you'll also want to offer your toddlers chances to explore. That means close supervision, but with the opportunity to enjoy different environments. From a walk in the woods to a trip to a museum, parents can give kids the space and freedom to investigate.

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Exploring the inside and outside world — with supervision, of course — is important for toddlers' emotional, social, and physical growth. This way, they learn about the world and how it works.

Think about it. Seeing an orange, for example, is one thing, but it's another to grasp it with your hand, feel its cool, smooth surface, smell its fragrance, and maybe even taste it. That development is all the better if someone asks them questions like: What color is it? Is it big or little?

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Exploring also allows toddlers to work on important motor skills. Whether it's kicking a ball or climbing stairs, they can keep at it until they get it right. Doing so not only adds skills but also boosts their sense of confidence and competence. In other words, they begin to think: "I can do it!"

Letting kids explore is one way to ensure they get enough daily physical activity. Allow plenty of time every day for your child to be active throughout the day.

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He'll be making false insurance claims when he is an adult.

Rijkærd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this where that meme sequence comes from or was he replicating it in real life??

Peter Korsten
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened to me, although not purposely, when I was cycling back from school. There was a small branch on the road, and I didn't feel like swerving. (Being a teen, etc.) Next thing I know I was lying on the road surface with deep cuts to my hands. Turns out that this small branch flew up, exactly in the spokes of my front wheel, and then hit the fork. Not fun.

Alex Boyd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me, it was a bag I had hanging on my handlebars. A plastic shopping bag I was using to carry my swimsuit and towel, if I remember correctly. Still have the chip in my tooth from that one.

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Raye West
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I imagine an older brother or sister behind-the-scene daring him to do this and him not understanding what the consequences were about to be.

Christine Beard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a younger sister whose older sister told her to put her finger in the socket and the raisin up her nose, yes.

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Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mistakes is the only way he will learn of course this is the hard way!

InfectedVoice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there little dude, I remember when I had to test to see if a rake really did swing up and hit you hard in the face, we all know it does.

Christine Beard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found that out as an adult - after getting my masters in physics. Levers are amazing, aren't they?

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Tobias the Tiger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes there aren't enough problems in life, so you have to create your own.

Leara Bridges Brown
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The person taking pics couldn't have warned him this wasn't a good idea?? Lol must have been a sister lol

Eb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, until you try it you don't appreciate how fast it tips you off and how hard the stick hits your leg.

RinkyDink
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why was he being filmed? Known for this sort of “experiment”?🤔…

Mya Lugar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put that rod between your wheel spokes..it makes a cool noise!

O.M.Miki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Timmy: "Mom I fell off my bike cause of a stupid stick". mom: "you have to be smarter than the stick timmy."

Quinn Nix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could've been worse, kid. Be thankful you're clutching your shin and not your groin.

Hailey B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“I don’t have to pay my taxes because I don’t know how to do my job!”

LucyLuLuu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh boy, i did that once. In the street. My bike landed on me. I feel your pain

Emreyhealth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first, I was like, oh no, been there done that. Until I realized what he was doing.

Sara Attar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That feel like a predicament oddly many grown ups find themselves in. Myself included 😂

Susanne Bækvig
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if someone said to him. Dont let spokes into the wheel, without telling him why. That would be an incentive for most children (and many adults too) to try it.

Avril Macchiato
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, 2 things came from this. 1) he won't do that to himself ever again. 2) His enemies will never for get him when he does it to them.

Joanne Hicks
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This shows he needs to go biking school for the basics. A cloths pin and a playing card would have kept him upright and made a cool sound.

GPZ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone's been watching Indian Jones & the Last Crusade

okpkpkp
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that was my foot when my dad rode me around. I never rode with him again

rusty razzi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

…and that’s why, girls mature mentally faster than boys..😆

Valerie Anne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that the parent takes the picture first (and is probably trying not to laugh his/her ass off) and then makes sure the kid is ok. Priorities.

Adrian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, young kids are in the prime age group for learning the finer points of physics.

Johanne Trudeau
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That boy is going to have a job with his name on his shirt!! Hahaha!!!

SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it that boys will always do things that they know will turn out badly “just because”?

Angry hedgehog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Решил проверить, что значит "вставлять палки в колёса"))

Andrea Careless
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did a similar thing when I was a kid. 🤣🤪 There was a leaf in my front wheel so I kicked it to knock it out. My foot got stuck in the wheel. Head went over bike. Hard landing on the sidewalk. Stitches in head and lips (which then puffed up like gorilla lips for next few days) . To make it worse, a boy I liked was there and I was trying to be cool.

J Moore
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now THAT kid is going places. ...not college, but places

The lion tamer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A former greek prime minister did something similar on a bike and he was about 55 years old by then, so...

Jace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So he’s intentionally re-enacting the meme for laughs...?

Don Flynn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't let that one get close to blenders, scissors, or anything that goes boom. Kids a moron.

Bobby
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just thought everyone either knew this kid or was this kid. For me I was that kid, and I was a very dumb kid

Brenda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a future "Hold my beer and watch this!" Darwin award winner

Black nigha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The picture quality/style brings back memories I didn't know i had

Assassin Seven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ive always wondered that and ive also had to learn the hard way. I feel you bud

mikael boucher
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just a fake! Inspect photos and imagine mouvement. Thats clear

Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He probably imagined the stick would spin round with the wheel, poor kid. Kids being hurt, however it happens, is not entertainment.

TrixicBird(Any pronouns)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

better than a f*****g tangerine but we ain't gonna go there because this is a funny joke not a political statement you twat.

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The possibilities for indoor amusement are plentiful. Here are a few:

  • Mirror, mirror. At this stage, kids learn to recognize themselves in pictures or mirrors. Securely set up a mirror at eye level and let your child explore his or her own face. Ask "Where's your nose?" or "Can you open your mouth?" Fill a small photo album with pictures of relatives and friends that you can look through together or let your child look at on his or her own. Toddlers also enjoy imitating the behavior of others. Try playing physical or verbal imitation games.
  • Kid-friendly cabinets. Turn some low-lying cabinets into exploration shelves, stacked with things a toddler can pull out, bang together, and shake around. Choose only child-safe items and be sure to supervise.
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  • Tactile toys. Toddlers love to use their sense of touch. Set your older toddler up with some Play-Doh (store-bought or homemade), finger paint, or other age-appropriate materials that can safely be squeezed, patted, poked, and prodded. Younger toddlers will like wrapping paper, wax paper, or textured toys that are fun to touch and crinkle.
  • Household toy box. To encourage imagination, create a toy box with dolls, safe housekeeping items like clean sponges or brushes, dress-up clothes, and toy telephones (without cords). Plastic containers with lids, plastic cups, and plates, and just about anything you can stack, pile, fill, and empty, or nest also make great toys for toddlers.
  • Climbing mount staircase. Many toddlers like to climb stairs. Go up and down together on carpeted stairs, but be sure to replace gates when you are done. On flat ground, depending on your child's age and abilities, practice walking backwards or on tiptoes. Imitate animals (walk like a penguin, jump like a kangaroo, etc.) or dance to music.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trying to be the bigger person when dealing with a drama lover and they just won't quit

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And here are a few ways for exploring outside:

  • Play ball. Have a variety of balls around to play with. During the toddler years, kids learn to kick, throw, and catch balls.
  • Beach it. Even just in the backyard, water and sand are great tactile attractions for toddlers. Create a water table or use a small basin or bucket to float boats, use other water toys, and splash around. Create a sandbox or take kids to the beach to let them feel sand on their toes and fingers. Always supervise kids around water, and dump out water from containers when you're done. Be sure to cover sandboxes when not in use to keep pets and other animals from contaminating them.
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  • Examine nature. Encourage your child to pick up leaves and rocks, feel the bark on trees, and collect bugs.
  • Chalk it up. Sidewalk chalk comes in big sizes, perfect for the toddler grip. Their "drawings" are abstract at best, but they'll delight in watching their scribblings appear.
  • Make a lunch date. Group expeditions that bring a bunch of toddlers together in an open space —a park, gym, recreation center, or someone's backyard — can be fun for adults and kids. The kids might not interact much at this age, but they're learning to and are eager to see other faces and kids.
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The important thing to remember is that it's the journey that counts. Anyone who's tried walking a child to the library or a friend's house knows that there are many distractions and stops. Kids are often amazed by and want to examine even the most mundane everyday things. Bugs, rocks, lawn ornaments, fallen leaves, parked cars — they think it's all fascinating. So encourage them to go for it! Who knows, maybe you'll end up getting a few funny pictures as well.

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sir, excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior, Kensington Lexington Braithwaite III?

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The Penguin Bandit
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$20 says the parents almost pissed themselves laughing when this happened (after checking the munchkin was ok of course)

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those buckets usually have a warning on the side not to put your toddler in head first, so this is fine.

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve seen this one. Kid said he wanted to be a pair of pants for Halloween. I think it’s genius.

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