I wasn't exactly sure how to discipline a 1 year old. As a first-time mom, I didn't know what stage he was at developmentally, or how much "reasoning" he'd understand. For instance, he'd bang on the sliding glass doors, despite me telling him "no" sternly, face and all. In fact, he seemed to want to see my reaction, repeating the banging—and even think it funny when I once again reminded him that we don't bang on the doors. He was starting to get into a lot of things he shouldn't, despite constant reminders. I tried telling or showing him what he couldn't do, but I couldn't seem to find … [Read more...]
How to Establish a Solid 2 Year Old Bedtime
Struggling with 2 year old bedtime battles? Learn what time your child should go to sleep, sample schedules to try, and how to avoid bedtime transition troubles right here. The two-year mark seems to come with its own bedtime challenge. You might have a "good sleeper"—even since infancy—but when at two years old, well... things changed. For one thing, it now takes her an hour to sleep, and that's with you staying in her room until she finally does. Perhaps she demands to sleep in your bed instead of hers. Or maybe she's in bed, but plays and keeps herself up until 10pm. It doesn't … [Read more...]
Need Outdoor Activities to Do with Your 1 Year Old? Start Here.
Want to take your toddler outside but out of ideas? Check out these outdoor activities for 1 year olds! From places to go, to sensory activities at home, you’ll find your perfect idea right here. Our park boasts huge, grassy lawns, tons of trees, and little knick knacks my then-1 year old loved to play with. In fact, one of his favorite games was "Let's find all the baby pine cones" which he'd collect and gather at one of the bases of the trees. And each time we'd go back to the park, we'd still find his stash exactly where it was. Even when my little ones were really little—as in, … [Read more...]
How to Get Toddlers to Listen Without Yelling
Frustrated when your child only responds to yelling? Learn how to get toddlers to listen without yelling and discover effective parenting tips to discipline. "No." "Don't jump on the couch." "You can't have another snack." "Stop hitting your brother." I don't know how many times I've looked at my kids and asked them not to do something... only for them to do exactly what I had just told them not to do. If I ask them to stop banging a pencil on the table, they'll look me in the eye while they continue pounding away. If I tell them to stay near me as we walk along a busy street, … [Read more...]
Top 6 Tips to Get Through the Toddler Sleep Regression
The toddler sleep regression can take on many forms, don't you think? Maybe your toddler has always been a "good sleeper" or, quite the opposite, he's now waking up every night for at least an hour. He refuses to sleep until late into the night, only to wake up at 4am ready to go. Perhaps he screams for 30 minutes at nap time, or refuses to let your partner put him down. In short, your toddler has decided to boycott sleep now, leaving you completely exhausted and losing your mind. Maybe ever since he started daycare, he's been up at least once a night, and you're tired of going in to … [Read more...]
Top Questions About Transitioning from Breastmilk to Whole Milk
Ready to start transitioning from breastmilk to whole milk? Learn how to wean from breastfeeding to whole milk at one year old. The first-year mark couldn't come fast enough. Yes, I was celebrating my baby's leap into toddlerhood, but I had my own milestone to celebrate: I would no longer pump or breastfeed. After all, for the first year of life, babies rely on breastmilk or formula as their main source of nutrition—anything else is supplemental. But in turning one, their stomachs are now more able to digest whole milk and rely on solid food for sustenance. Now, while my breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Toddler Beach Essentials for Stress-Free Family Fun
Wondering what to bring to the beach with a toddler? Take a look at these beach essentials for toddlers — a collection of must have beach items for your next vacation. Bringing toddlers to the beach isn't always an easy feat. The first time I brought my twins to the beach, one of them cried for 20 minutes straight while the other had to poop in the public restroom. Snacks fall straight into the wet sand, beach towels never seem to stay clean, and naps are unpredictable. You might imagine your toddler darting off the one second you looked away, or dread coming home with sand in every … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Resolve Your 2 Year Old Sleep Problems
What to do when your toddler won’t go to sleep? Discover the top 6 solutions to resolve your 2 year old sleep problems and regression. Rest assured, you're not the only one caught off guard by your 2 year old's unexplained middle-of-the-night wakings. You know, the ones where he wakes up six times, running to your room for you to put him back to sleep. Or perhaps it's when he wakes up crying hysterically, leaving him tired and grumpy during the day. He might even stay wide awake, refusing to fall asleep for several hours. Other parents say that their toddlers have recently been … [Read more...]
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