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Foolproof 13 Month Old Nap Schedule Examples

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 Get Things Done — Even with a Needy Toddler

Family Life

Sep 10, 2020

Wondering how to get things done with a toddler when he's needy (and there's so much to do)? Organize your days with these 5 effective tips. Are you finding it impossible to get anything done with your toddler around? You're at your wit's end, unable to do much with him awake. You end up doing most of these tasks after he's already in bed, which means you're dragging yourself the next day from having stayed up the previous night. Whether it's washing dishes, grocery shopping, or working from home, you can't get anything done when he can't entertain himself at all. Spending time … [Read more...]

Simple Strategies to Take Toddler Twins Out Alone

Toddler

Sep 04, 2020

With your twins running around everywhere, taking them out by yourself is scary. Learn how to take toddler twins out alone and survive! Crossing the street had never felt more excruciating. My toddler twins were riding their scooters when we needed to cross a busy street. One of them cries the entire time because he didn't want to hold my hand. He has a meltdown in the middle of the street and "falls" to the ground, so I scramble to pick him and the scooters up quickly. As we're almost to the other side, I hear him shout, "My shoe! My shoe!" Apparently, his shoe had fallen off during … [Read more...]

Easy Gross Motor Activities for 1 Year Olds

Activities

Aug 24, 2020

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 they 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 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 right here! 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...]

Baby Sign Language Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know

Communication

Aug 11, 2020

Wondering whether to sign with your baby or toddler as a way to communicate? Take a look at these baby sign language pros and cons to better decide whether to teach your child sign language. By Lane Rebelo If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably heard about baby sign language, but you might not be sure if it’s for you or not. You might have heard parents say things like "Baby sign language is amazing!" or perhaps you've heard others say, "It’s a waste of time." What’s a new parent to do? How do you decide if it’s worth the effort or if it's even right for your family? Baby sign language … [Read more...]

What to Do when Your Toddler Wants to Play Instead of Sleep

Sleeping

Aug 09, 2020

Is your toddler not sleeping because he wants to play instead? Discover effective tips to get your child to finally go 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 bed. And … [Read more...]

How to Get Through the 2 Year Old Sleep Regression

Sleeping

Aug 05, 2020

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 in the middle of the night, would get out of bed, run to the door, and cry hysterically until I opened the door. 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 begin with terrible tantrums, and he'd refuse to go to bed. Any attempt to get him to sleep would be met with even more kicking and screaming. This seemed so unlike him—I had … [Read more...]

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