Toddler Archives - Sleeping Should Be Easy

Easy Gross Motor Activities for 1 Year Olds

Sep 22, 2022

Check out these gross motor activities for 1 year olds! Using simple toys and household items, these activities are perfect for toddlers. After having three kids (including twins), I can tell you that kids do develop at their own pace. One of them walked at 10 months, while another wasn't even interested in crawling until after turning a year old. I worried (unnecessarily) when one couldn't jump for the longest time. Meanwhile, another was dribbling a soccer ball across the living room early on. Still, if you're a first-time mom with no other kids to compare to, missed milestones can … [Read more...]

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

Eating

Sep 16, 2022

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, don't you think? They can eat honey, drink cow's milk, and are encouraged to ditch the bottles. Breast milk and infant formula become optional beverages in favor of solid foods for nutrition. Should my child be drinking from a cup or feeding himself? You wonder. Does she still get liquid meals at all, or do I just offer milk with solids? And let's not forget all the other changes, like … [Read more...]

Toddler Not Sleeping? Here’s What to Do

Sleeping

Sep 15, 2022

Is your toddler not sleeping and wanting to play instead? Discover effective tips to get your child to sleep (without the power struggles!). My son knew it was time for bed. We went through our bedtime routine of taking a bath, changing into pajamas and reading four books. Except once he was tucked in bed... he wouldn't sleep. He wasn't crying—in fact, he was playing, talking, and even getting out of bed. I'd already reminded him a few times that it was time to sleep, but he wouldn't listen. Each time I walked in, I'd find him playing instead of tucked in. And so, I'd get upset. I … [Read more...]

Baby Sign Language Pros and Cons

Communication

Aug 27, 2022

Wondering whether to start signing with your baby or toddler? Check out these baby sign language pros and cons to learn more. My toddler loved to eat, so it was no wonder that some of his favorite signs were "more" and "all done." Before then, communicating with him led to frustration for all involved. He wasn't saying as many words as other kids his age, and my husband and I had to rely on deciphering his grunts and looking at what he was pointing to. Our son was equally upset that we couldn't figure out what he wanted, leading to plenty of tantrums and fits. Sign language then … [Read more...]

7 Strategies to Handle Toddler Tantrums at Bedtime

Bedtime

Aug 23, 2022

Toddler tantrums at bedtime aren't easy, especially when your child is screaming and hysterical. Learn 7 tips to finally end the meltdowns! Bedtime tantrums seem to come out of nowhere, don't they? Your child used to go to sleep so easily, but now dives into full-blown meltdowns every night. He starts freaking out, kicking and screaming, despite nothing having changed in your routine at all. In fact, you have no idea what's causing these toddler tantrums at bedtime, much less how to handle them. Within the last few weeks, your once "great sleeper" is suddenly not so great at sleeping … [Read more...]

How to Get Through the 2 Year Old Sleep Regression

Sleeping

Aug 20, 2022

Is your once good sleeper suddenly resisting sleep and giving you problems? Discover 7 tips to get through the 2 year old sleep regression. My toddler had been the perfect sleeper... that is, until the dreaded 2 year old sleep regression. He'd go to sleep as he usually would, but would wake in the middle of the night, get out of bed, run to the door, and cry hysterically until I opened it. But my going into his room only seemed to aggravate him even more, resulting in further kicking, screaming, and even slapping. Other times, bedtime would already start with terrible tantrums, and … [Read more...]

5 Mistakes to Avoid with Toddler Twins

Toddler

Aug 05, 2022

Raising toddler twins is no simple task! From fighting to behavior issues, learn how to manage two and make life with twins smoother. Long before my twins were born, I anticipated all the challenges: How do I get them on the same sleeping schedule? What do I do if they're both crying? And one of the worries I was already anxious about was, How in the world do I manage toddler twins? Because we all know that the toddler stage can test your sanity, and that's with one toddler. Personally, I much preferred the toddler stage over the newborn one, tantrums and all (sleep deprivation and I … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Toddler Running Away in Public

Behavior

Aug 01, 2022

Frustrated with your toddler running away in public, especially in crowds? Learn how to keep your child safe when you're on the go. We've all been that exasperated mom chasing after her child running away. From the grocery store to the mall, your toddler prefers to dash ahead instead of walking next to you on the sidewalk. He might run away like it's a game of chase or hide out of sight as if playing peek-a-boo. And each time you grab hold of him again, he greets you with a mischievous grin, despite your serious face. It doesn't help if you're carrying loads of bags, are pregnant, or … [Read more...]

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