Learning made fun with activities and games is a great way for kids to play. Discover how to make learning fun at home with 5 simply and effective tips. Thank you to Reading Eggs Junior for sponsoring this post. All content and opinions expressed are my own. Confession time: I didn't start reading for fun until well after leaving college. I didn't feel inclined to read when I already had "required reading" to do. I enjoyed the books I had to read and also did well in school, but I never found myself wanting to read on my own. Only when I was past the stage of being required to read did I … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Baby Safe in the Kitchen
Baby kitchen safety is important for every parent to consider. Learn 5 crucial ways to keep your baby or toddler safe in the kitchen. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Regalo. All opinions are 100% mine. I knew the "baby" days were over when I set my eldest down on a blanket, turned to fetch something, and saw he had crawled the way to the other side of the room. Long gone were the days of laying him in one place and knowing he'd stay put. Now he was more mobile—and more curious—than ever. One of my biggest concerns was our kitchen. Many parents, myself included, … [Read more...]
How to Foster Independence in Your Toddler
Does your child insist on being a "big kid" and doing everything herself? Learn how to raise an independent toddler while keeping her safe. According to my toddler, being a grown-up was where it was at. He wanted to do everything adults did. He refused to sit in the grocery cart, and he liked to "discipline" his twin brother. He even fussed about holding hands when crossing the street. As a mom, I found this desire to be an independent toddler both admirable and... exhausting. I knew our job was to raise self-sufficient future adults who could function as well as we do. At the same … [Read more...]
What to Do when Your Toddler Prefers One Parent
Struggling when your toddler prefers one parent over the other? Learn the best ways to help him cope with separation anxiety and take to both parents. "What am I—chopped liver?" my husband joked. Although he's a hands-on dad and invested in our kids, our then-toddler always preferred me over him. Even after being away at work, my husband couldn't convince our son to so much as pay him any attention. He'd start playing games, but our toddler wanted nothing to do with it. And diaper changes? I was the "lucky" one who had to do them all. We have to hand it to our partners for being … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Twins to Stop Fighting
Frustrated with your twins fighting all the time, especially when nothing seems to work? Learn the essential habits that will encourage them to get along. First it was Spiderman. Then Batman. This last time, it was Superman. Each new toy my husband gave our twins became the Hot Item they had to fight over. Never mind that they also received other superheroes—they always wanted what the other person had. While newborn twins are hard, the toddler and preschool years with twins can be just as challenging, especially when they fight all the time. It's enough to make any mom feel like … [Read more...]
“At What Age…?” Baby Development Milestones You Don’t Always Hear About
Flip through any baby book, and you'll likely find infant development milestones down to the month or even week. We parents like to know whether our babies are on track, or if we should worry about potential delays. And sometimes we just need guidance on what to encourage our kids to do next. Except not all milestones make the cut, particularly practical, everyday ones we should also be on the look out for. These are the sorts of questions that pop up when you see another baby the same age doing something yours can't yet. They're the milestones you ask your mom friends about. You want to … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Handle a Clingy Toddler
Is your child clingy and fussy, refusing to leave your side? Discover 5 ways to ease your clingy toddler into feeling more comfortable alone or with others. I was getting exasperated with my toddler. He refused to leave my side, even at home, and shadowed me everywhere I went. It was a miracle if I could get a load in the laundry or tackle the dishes in the sink. Socializing with other kids didn't help at all. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe your toddler is firmly rooted to your lap, refusing to play with other kids. Play dates and parties? Forget it. She wants nothing to do with anyone … [Read more...]
How to Encourage Your Toddler to Talk
Worried that your toddler isn't saying many words? Learn how to encourage late talkers to communicate with simple and effective activities. When my little guy was a baby, people kept telling us, “Oh, he’s going to be an early talker, just listen to him babble!” I agreed, up until his 15-month appointment when his pediatrician asked the question that changed my mind: “How many words does he say?” “Umm…” I stammered. “Maybe three?” Even after I responded I knew I wasn’t being completely accurate. You see, his three words weren’t words so much as babbles. He would say “mamama…” but … [Read more...]
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