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1 Year Old Lesson Plans: Activities by Theme

Published Jul 13, 2020

Wondering what things to teach a 1 year old? Take a look at these free 1 year old lesson plans, perfect for your toddler. Includes activities by theme! At a year old, the thought of having a lesson plan can seem crazy. He's just a toddler, you think. He just finished being a baby. Still, this is the age when your child's curiosity is limitless. He's enamored by his world and willing to explore, make mistakes, and keep learning. The goal of creating 1 year old lessons plans isn't so much to "teach" as it is to give him the opportunity to continue doing what he does best: learning. He's … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Toddler Whining (Even When You’ve Tried Everything)

Communication

Published Jun 24, 2020 Updated Jun 25, 2020

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 in the car 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 … [Read more...]

How to Stop Toddler Bedtime Tantrums

Bedtime

Published Jun 21, 2020 Updated Jun 21, 2020

Bedtimes for children can be a challenge for many parents. Here's how to stop toddler bedtime tantrums, from resisting sleep to not staying in their room. For the past week, your toddler has complete meltdowns about bedtime. She's fine with the idea of going to sleep, and will happily take a bath and read books. But as soon as you leave the room, the tantrums begin. She'll whine, scream, and throw just about every excuse to get you to prolong the bedtime routine. She's even gotten out of bed and figured out how to open the door to her room. What had once been a relaxing end to the day … [Read more...]

Montessori Activities for 1-2 Year Olds

Activities

Published Jun 15, 2020 Updated Jul 13, 2020

Looking for Montessori activities for 1-2 year olds? These activities encourage early literacy, educational games and practical life skills! For many of us, the idea of young toddlers doing Montessori activities feels all but impossible. They'll eat the paint, can't sit still, and have zero concept of following directions. But rest assured, toddlers as young as 1-2 year olds can still participate in Montessori activities. After all, these activities aren't a set curriculum, but are rather based on a philosophy by Maria Montessori. She believed that activities should be free-based with … [Read more...]

How to Encourage Your Toddler to Talk

Communication

Published Jun 09, 2020 Updated Jun 14, 2020

Worried that your child isn't saying many words? Learn how to help your toddler talk with simple and effective activities. When my son 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 without any direct … [Read more...]

Is Your Toddler Afraid to Poop in the Potty? 7 Tricks You Can Try

Potty Training

Published Jun 08, 2020 Updated Jun 14, 2020

Is your toddler afraid to poop in the potty? Does he sit but still not poop? These tricks will get him to stop holding bowel movements and finally poop. My son had been potty trained for months, with hardly any pee accidents. But despite his strides, he wouldn't use the potty to poop, and instead would simply go in his undies. "I don't want to," he'd respond when I asked about using the potty. He wasn't constipated, nor did he have a bad experience in the toilet. And it's not like he liked feeling poop in his undies, either. Instead, he felt afraid to poop in the potty, even though … [Read more...]

Secrets to Fixing Your Toddler’s Potty Training Accidents

Potty Training

Published May 27, 2020 Updated Jun 26, 2020

Are you wondering how to handle your potty trained toddler having accidents on purpose? Take a look at these effective tips to stop accidents in their tracks. I thought I had my son potty trained for several weeks now—he had been doing so well, especially after only taking three days to master peeing in the potty. But for several days in a row, he had been having a lot of accidents, making me doubt whether he truly was potty trained. Sometimes, he wouldn't tell me he needed to go potty, when he had done so before. Other times, he would tell me he needed to pee, sit in the potty … [Read more...]

How to Balance the Needs of Your Toddler and Newborn

Newborn

Published May 21, 2020 Updated Jun 14, 2020

Are you expecting another baby? Caring for a newborn AND your older child takes some juggling. Here are some tips on balancing a toddler and newborn. I finally got one of my baby twins to fall asleep when my three-year-old yelled, "Mama!" On cue, the baby woke up crying hysterically, and now both kids were crying for me. Introducing a new baby to your toddler is challenging enough, especially with the baby's constant crying. Now you need to care for both of them... at the same time. As a firstborn, your child had been the center of your attention. And while she may get plenty of … [Read more...]

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