Struggling when your toddler refuses to sit on potty? Discover why you shouldn't worry—and how doing so is can hold your child back from potty training. The potty. For one reason or another, it's become the source of power struggles between you and your usually cooperative toddler. You tried everything, like frequent trips to the potty, watching videos and songs, and even confiscating items. Rewards and incentives don't work either—he couldn't care less about wearing "big kid" undies or getting stickers and stars. He might even show many signs of potty readiness and knows what he's … [Read more...]
20 Examples of a 2 Year Old Sleep Schedule to Try
Need samples of 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! Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. 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 just 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 … [Read more...]
Toddler Travel Essentials for a Fuss-Free Family Trip
Traveling with a toddler on a plane or road trip? Take a look at these toddler travel essentials and gear recommended by a well-traveled mom of four! By: Rachael Robison Some might think I'm crazy. After all, in the span of just four years, I've taken a: Thirty-two-hour drive to Florida with a three- and a one-year-old Twenty-six-hour drive to Ohio with kids aged four, two, and three-months Twenty-hour drive to Texas with three kids while pregnant And my favorite: a 7,000 mile, five-week road trip with a seven-, five-, three-, and one-year-old. After thinking, She's crazy, … [Read more...]
Toddler Not Listening? 7 Things You Need to Do
If you're struggling with a toddler not listening and behaving, you're not alone. Discover 7 things you need to do to get kids to listen without yelling. My then-toddler sat flipping through a book when I called, "Breakfast time!" He ran to the dining room, with the book in hand. "You can put the book on the couch," I suggested. We typically don't allow other items at the dining table when we're eating meals, even books. "Then, you can have it after you're done eating," I continued. "No!" he shouted, adamant about bringing the book to the table. This went back and forth, with him … [Read more...]
Children’s Books about Anger to Help Your Child’s Behavior
Need ways to calm your angry child down? This collection of children's books about anger helps kids manage frustration and understand these big feelings. It's that moment when you realize this is far more than just a tantrum or mere stubbornness. And after three kids, I've seen the face of true anger, especially when it arises out of nowhere. It might've been when I said it was time to leave the school garden, only for them to kick and scream in the van the entire ride home. Or when one of my kids yelled at the top of his lungs, his face in anguish because I told him it was time to take … [Read more...]
Top 7 Ways to Make Parenting Toddlers Easier
Overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting toddlers? Discover the best tips to better communicate with your child and avoid another tantrum. To this day, my husband and I haven't returned to our local car museum. Seven years ago (seven!) we decided to take our then-toddler to see the car exhibits. We had just made it to the main lobby when he decided to throw a fit about being there. Trying to convince him to visit the exhibits or play with the hands-on toys and activities was useless. My husband and I looked at each other, in a What are we going to do? sort of way. We had just paid … [Read more...]
How to Rock a Morning Routine for Toddlers
Wondering how to have a smooth morning routine? Learn the best tips 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. My husband and I would try to get all three kids out the door on time before school, and I figured one hour would be enough to get through our morning routine. Except every morning seemed to have some degree of drama. A tantrum would erupt out of nowhere, and I'd even hear myself giving empty threats … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help Your Overtired Toddler Finally Go to Sleep
Does your overtired toddler continue to fight naps and bedtime? Learn how to get your child back to a normal schedule and sleeping through the night. A few years ago, my extended family hosted a reunion over a three-day weekend. Friday night meant my kids stayed with a babysitter so my husband and I could grab drinks with cousins. The following day was the main event outdoors at the park, while Sunday found us spending the entire day at the beach. With no naps on either Saturday or Sunday, on top of all the stimulation and "newness" of the weekend, my kids were just about fried once all … [Read more...]
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