Is your toddler fighting sleep come bedtime and naps? Toddler bedtime tantrums are never fun. Discover 5 tips you haven't tried to help your child sleep. Is your toddler—who usually goes to sleep with no issues—suddenly taking a long time to fall asleep? You're definitely not alone. Many parents wonder why their toddlers, who had never had a problem with wanting to fall asleep, are now taking a long time to doze off. And I'm talking long. Whereas your toddler may have fallen asleep within minutes in his crib, he now takes 45 minutes to an hour and a half before finally going to … [Read more...]
Messy Play Ideas for 1 Year Olds
Looking for messy play ideas for 1 year olds? Check out these DIY activities, from sensory bins to edible play, perfect for this age! Does it feel like you and your 1 year old do the same basic things every day? You take him to the park, run some errands, read the same books, and play with the usual toys. You're a fan of routine, but after months of the same activities, you're looking for fun activities to do at home. Particularly, "messy" play ideas. You've noticed that he loves to explore with his hands, whether it's splashing in the tub or digging them in the sandbox. You don't … [Read more...]
8 Tips for a Smooth Toddler Bed Transition
Does your child fight sleeping in a big bed? Discover the top 8 tips that can help when they resist the toddler bed transition. It always started with my kids climbing out of their cribs—the signal that a toddler bed transition needed to happen. Except that this switch wasn't always so smooth. We're talking hours of patting and shushing and multiple attempts to leave the room (with just as many times to walk them back). They weren't just getting out of bed and playing quietly, either. They'd cry and feel scared of their new sleeping arrangements. Other times, they'd wake up in the … [Read more...]
Easy Arts and Crafts for 1 Year Olds (No Complicated Instructions!)
Looking for easy arts and crafts for 1 year olds? Check out these toddler activities—without complicated instructions or messy clean up! Even when my son was an infant, I was already saving arts and crafts ideas on Pinterest. From puffy clouds of cotton balls to heart-shaped collages of torn red paper, I had grand ideas for projects I'd teach him. Unfortunately, he had his own agenda. Sure, "he" made a puffy cloud craft and a Valentine heart for his dad. But if he had his way, I knew he would rather spend the time pulling at the cotton balls or tossing the red pieces in the air (which he … [Read more...]
Why Your Toddler Is Going Through the 1 Year Old Sleep Regression
Is your one year old fighting sleep suddenly? Learn why the 1 year old sleep regression happens, and how you can turn things around. One year old. An age that marks several milestones and behaviors, from introducing cow's milk to washing their clothes with "regular" detergent. We call them "toddlers" and celebrate their first birthday. We can even give them honey from now on! But for many parents, this new turn also comes with the dreaded 1 year old sleep regression, catching many of us by surprise. It's when your toddler goes from being the perfect sleeper to waking up every night … [Read more...]
Is Your 2 Year Old Waking Up at Night for Hours? Here’s What to Do
Is your 2 year old waking up at night for hours? Learn how to stop kids from playing and being awake to sleeping through the night instead. Many parents are caught off-guard by nighttime sleep issues in the toddler stage. Haven't we gotten past the newborn sleep deprivation? they ask. Other times, they do see sleep issues, but the "typical" kind, like separation anxiety at night or waking up multiple times. So, when your toddler—who has no trouble falling asleep—wakes up in the middle of the night and plays for hours, you wonder what in the world to do. After all, he's happily … [Read more...]
How to Survive the First Weeks with a Newborn and Toddler
Barely coping with a newborn and toddler? Learn how to survive the first few weeks and adjust to life with two kids. I joke with friends and family that bringing the twins home was hard not so much because I had two babies to care for, but an older child to reckon with. Like most toddlers adjusting to a new sibling, my son's behavior took a turn for the worse. He'd whine, act out, and make unreasonable demands. I found myself yelling, then feeling horrible for doing so, especially since I never really yelled at him before. Thankfully, I had a few perks on my side. I enrolled my son in … [Read more...]
When Your Toddler Has Sudden Separation Anxiety at Bedtime
Does your toddler have sudden separation anxiety at bedtime? Learn how to handle this sleep regression and get them to sleep well once again! What is going on? You wonder. Your toddler had always been a good sleeper, but suddenly, he stopped being able to sleep on his own. Whereas you used to be able to put him in the crib drowsy, he now clings to you and refuses to lie down. Instead, he spends the evening jumping up and down, crying the entire time. And forget about sleeping through the night. Night wakings now happen two or three times, and he can't go back to sleep unless you rock … [Read more...]
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