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20 Examples of a 2 Year Old Sleep Schedule

Jan 19, 2021

Need a 2 year old sleep schedule to combat sleep regression? These daily schedules will help you reset your toddler's sleep once and for all! Once my toddler hit 2 years old, I had no idea how I ever managed putting him to nap three, four, and sometimes five times a day in the past. With only one nap to contend with in the toddler stage, our schedule got a lot less complicated, and freed up our time much more. That said, I know all too well when a 2 year old sleep schedule goes out of whack, both for naps and the bedtime routine. Rather than sleeping right away in his crib, he talked … [Read more...]

Need a Toddler Schedule? 15 Examples That Will Actually Make Life Easier

Routines and Schedules

Dec 31, 2020

Looking for a daily toddler schedule? Whether you're a stay-at-home mom or working mom, these sample schedules will make life easier. The toddler schedule. This is often the first place we look to when the kids are throwing us off. Maybe your child has been refusing naps or taking a long time to fall asleep. Her behavior since the new baby arrived hasn't improved, but grown worse. She could also be starting preschool in a few months, prompting you to start her on a toddler schedule before then. Maybe you've been struggling to find things to do now that she's a toddler. Or you might be … [Read more...]

How to Establish a Baby Nighttime Routine

Bedtime

Dec 30, 2020

Need examples of a baby nighttime routine to do every night? Learn how to establish a consistent evening routine to help your newborn sleep. We've all heard we should have a baby nighttime routine, but how exactly do you start? When and what age is it appropriate to follow a routine, and how long should each one be? With so much to take in as a parent, it's no wonder we're not even sure we're doing things right, including establishing a routine. When I took my eldest home from the hospital, I felt like I was always scrambling from one activity to the next. Other times, I was so … [Read more...]

How to Rock a Morning Routine for Toddlers

Routines and Schedules

Dec 01, 2020

Want to have a smooth morning routine? Learn how to rock a morning routine for toddlers and finally have a stress-free start of the day! You'd think one hour would be enough, but according to my toddler, no amount of time would make our mornings at home any less hectic. I'd try to get all three kids out the door on time before school, and I figured one hour would be enough to do that. Except every morning seemed to have some degree of drama. A tantrum would erupt out of nowhere, or I'd hear myself giving empty threats ("If you don't get your shoes on right now, you're not going to … [Read more...]

14 Examples of a Daily Routine for a 2 Year Old

Routines and Schedules

Oct 12, 2020

A daily routine for a 2 year old is a great way to manage your day. Schedule activities, naps, and bedtime using these examples and ideas! These days, your "routine" could feel anything but. Maybe you're working from home now, juggling tasks during naps and play time between work meetings. Perhaps your 2 year old is no longer in daycare or preschool, or attends virtual Zoom meetings with old friends and teachers. Other times, life has you barely keeping up, making you feel like you could be doing more learning activities with her. The pressure to be a better mom, while admirable, can … [Read more...]

Foolproof 13 Month Old Nap Schedule Examples

Naps

Sep 14, 2020

Struggling with sleep problems and regression in your toddler? Check out these daily 13 month old nap schedule examples for ideas! Once your baby turns a year old, nap schedules can be thrown off track. He's shedding his infant habits and will soon be dropping a nap within a few months. Just when you had finally gotten a hang of nap times, his routine is starting to change once again. Getting him to sleep for bedtime has been harder to do, especially when he doesn't have enough time awake after that second nap. He's in a transition phase where you're altering his routine, especially as … [Read more...]

How to Create an After School Schedule at Home

Routines and Schedules

Aug 18, 2020

What to do after your child ends the school day? Here are some ideas on creating a good after school schedule at home for your little one. "After school" looks a bit different for us this year than previous years. Instead of school pickups, we have laptop shutdowns. Last year, I'd leave the house promptly at 2:30pm to walk to campus and arrive sharply 10 minutes later. This year, we sometimes don't leave the house at all. And whereas I'd be scrambling to finish up last-minute tasks to prepare for their arrival, these days I'm working during pockets of the day. Still, no matter how … [Read more...]

15 Samples of a 1 Year Old Eating Schedule (From Real Moms)

Eating

Aug 17, 2020

Knowing when and how often to feed your baby (and now toddler) can be confusing. Get samples of a 1 year old eating schedule that work! The 1 year old stage marks so many milestones for kids. They can eat honey, drink cow's milk, and are encouraged to ditch the bottles. Breast milk and formula become optional beverages in favor of solid foods for nutrition. Should he be drinking from a cup or feeding himself? You wonder. Does he still get liquid meals at all, or do I just offer milk with solids? And let's not forget all the other changes, like transitioning from two naps to one, … [Read more...]

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