Dealing with toddler tantrums at bedtime isn't easy, especially when everyone loses sleep. Discover 7 strategies to end bedtime tantrums once and for all. 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 at bedtime. 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 toddler tantrums at bedtime, much less how to handle them. So, within the last few weeks, your "great sleeper" is suddenly not so great at … [Read more...]
Baby Sign Language Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know
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 baby 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 … [Read more...]
Toddler Climbing Out of the Crib? Easy Solutions to Help You
Is your toddler climbing out of crib? Learn how to prevent climbing out and implement clever solutions to extend your child's crib-sleeping days, plus tips on how to transition into a bed, even if you're worried he's not ready just yet. It was the thud that told me my eldest had somehow managed to climb out of his crib and run screaming to the door. For another son, climbing out of the crib was subtler—I simply saw him standing outside of it after I had just put him in. And for the third? Well, I knew it was time to switch when I found him straddling the rail of the crib and declaring, … [Read more...]
Do You Make These Common Mistakes with Your Toddler Twins?
Long before my twins were born, I anticipated all the challenges: How do I feed them at the same time? 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 isn't exactly smooth sailing, and that's just with one toddler. Personally, I much prefer the toddler stage over the newborn one, tantrums and all (sleep deprivation and I don't get along). But after three kids, two of them twins, I also know it doesn't always bring out the best in me. What makes the … [Read more...]
How to Survive a Pregnancy with a Toddler
Finding that you have no energy (or patience!) during your pregnancy with a toddler? Learn how to handle your child's behavior and tend to his needs, even if you're pregnant. As hard as a pregnancy can be (and in my case, a twin pregnancy), it only feels worse with a toddler in tow. Caring for a toddler was taking a toll on me during my second pregnancy, from dealing with his behavior to tending to his needs. As any toddler mom knows, kids that age don't exactly stay in one place, but they're also still not old enough to do most things themselves. I was so tired by the end of the day … [Read more...]
How to Stop Your Toddler Whining (Even When You’ve Tried Everything)
Tired of your toddler whining and crying all the time? Learn how to deal with your child's behavior with these respectful but effective solutions. At some point, every mom asks herself, Is this behavior normal? Because it seems that your toddler complains about everything, even when she has no reason to. She throws a tantrum when she doesn't get the snack she wants or has a meltdown if you can't pick her up right then and there. No doubt about it: toddler whining can make the whole family miserable. It doesn't help when you've tried everything under the sun, but nothing seems to … [Read more...]
Consequences for Kids That Actually Work
Do you find that your consequences for kids don't always work? Take a look at the biggest mistake parents make, and how to apply consequences that respect your child AND curb challenging behavior, regardless of age. We've all felt that panic: trying to come up with a consequence fit for a child's behavior. Maybe your child tested your limits and you got upset. In trying to turn this chaos into a teachable moment, you scanned your brain for a good enough consequence... one that would get her to stop, to convince her this is serious, and that you've just about had it with her … [Read more...]
Toddler Running Away in Public? 6 Things You Need to Do
Frustrated when your child runs off in public, especially when he thinks it's a big game? Learn how to discipline your toddler running away in a gentle but effective way. We've all seen the exasperated mom chasing after her toddler running away — maybe you've even found yourself in that situation. From the grocery store to the mall, your toddler prefers to dash ahead instead of walking by your side. He might even run away like it's a game or hide out of sight as if playing peek-a-boo. The worst part? Each time you grab hold of him again, he greets you with a mischievous grin. It … [Read more...]
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