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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.

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

    Baby Anthony Hopkins rehearsing in advance for his role in Silence of the lambs.

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

    Is that kid wearing dentures? Or manipulated photo? Because those don't look like baby teeth and they are whiter than anything else in the picture. Or maybe I'm not around children with magnificent dental hygiene enough, and from the photo example I don't want to be.

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

    I'd drop kick that kid if he came into my room at night to ask for water wearing that face!

    Cat Crazy Lady
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would probably not kick the child.. maybe throw a blanket over the kid and run away screaming though..

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    MJR_007
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That "child" is chucky incarnate and looks like a 30 year old

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

    I’m confident somewhere online this image has been posted with a story about how when this picture was taken there were no kids in the house and nobody else in the room other than the lady and the photographer.

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

    He looks like one of those babies from the christian medieval paintings XD

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

    That poor child got a full set of dentures...tell me why he look like a baby Pat Sajak?

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

    I hate the truck scene... like who doesn't constantly make sure their kid is within arm's reach with the road right there?! Oh also the scene where Gage slices the old man's tendon. Freaks me out

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

    kid reminds me of the kid of pet semetary, if he were to smile

    P.A.B.
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m not sure what’s scariest: the little demon in the background, her death grip on the kitties neck, or the detached, floating arm giving her a pat on the shoulder… 👹

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

    That kid looks like he passed the test for psychotic killer, without any problem at all!

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

    Ok, I hate saying something mean about a child, but that's creepy af.

    Cat Crazy Lady
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe we are allowed to sometimes. It's not true ALL babies are cute. Though 99% of the ones I've seen so far has been cute af. This kid is very much the opposite.

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

    Here you can see one of the rare children's pictures of the vault boy.

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

    Omfg 😭😟 that's what nightmares are made of right there

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

    Thoughts in kids head- “ I’m coming after you mommy, but first let me go play with my toys”

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

    kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Cat Crazy Lady
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god this one actually made tears come out... strange reaction? (Not because I was laughing more like scared)

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

    This whole pic has me creeped out. She looks scared, cat looks sad and that boy is bout to do something or already has....

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

    MATHER! I am hungry!! Feed me the kittah, I desire blood 😁

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

    Wait WHAT?? Why does that BABY have like a full set of white adult teeth!!! I knew something was really weird about this kid but I couldnt put my finger on it til I noticed the TEETH! The only time I've ever seen teeth like that on a kid is when they have fake ones made for pageant kids! Childrens teeth are also not supposed 2 be white cuz they don't grow the outter layer until puberty or something like that I cant recall exactly but I read about it. Theres some scientific reason but this kids teeth are like that ep of friends wen ross has his whitened 2 much and starts freaking everyone out!

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

    Uhhm. I need a follow up on this picture.....anyone able to do a wellness check?

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

    Besides the point, but how old do you think the girl/woman is? She has one of those ageless faces where she can be anywhere between 12 and 45.

    Cat Crazy Lady
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely correct. I would say in her twenties? I'm not great at guessing though. I mean she doesn't really look like a teenager but she also don't look like a grown up. Thinkin younger than 25. If you were to guess..?

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

    caught at the exact perfect time to make the kid look absolutely hideous

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

    Used my previous comment on another photo too soon. It still fits. "And this was the last they saw of little Billy."

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

    Whatever that kid is contemplating is worth not giving a s**t about the rain...

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

    Another reason I don't have kids, I would be doing this kind of thing all the time too.

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

    The special effects budget for the latest Jurassic World film has been greatly reduced.

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

    Drank the potion... Fell in the stairs... I hope he has a good thanatopractor.

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

    This kid lives by his own rules and won’t just trot out the same jejune nonsense as his class mates.

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

    Believe it or not, this isn’t the only time this has happened. Small kids can climb up the chute where the toys come out. Wonder if the vending machine manufacturers have fixed this yet.

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

    Kids often hate these dressed up figures. My son wigged out when he met Iggle Piggle.

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

    pampers-man. he is not the hero we need, but maybe the one we deserve...

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

    We used to do this with sliced oranges All. The. Time. (I still do, and I’m 61 years old.)

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

    "Kids, are you sacrificing another child to Satan again? -No. -Don't lie. -Yes, mom... -And what have I said about sacrificing children to Satan? -Only after my homeworks are done. -And are your homeworks done? -No..."

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

    after this cayden never wanted to sit in the trolley while they went shopping.

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

    How? How?! It looks like the first picture of a "yes, that's me, I bet you wonder how I ended up there" comedy.

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

    Imagine the bacteria percolating on that thing after 50 other people did the same...and you smushed your baby's face in that?

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

    Super fake. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/putin-pictured-taking-lollipop-child/&ved=2ahUKEwjdsZGxsvf1AhXLPsAKHRWOCkMQFnoECAcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1S704vN_lrQ2mw_PScgvhf

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

    Ohhh, thats very dangerous! How can someone just stand there and take pictures? There is a kettle on the stove!

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

    In my head these are the kids from the same party as the boy in the pizzaplace, he has just seen the film before and didnt want to miss out on free pizza

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