Does your child refuse to listen, or does the opposite of what you say? Learn 7 huge mistakes to avoid making with a defiant 2 year old. I try not to call it the Terrible Twos, but sometimes the label can feel so accurate, doesn't it? Maybe your toddler doesn't listen to a single word you say, no matter how you try to say it. Transitioning into daily activities—dinner, bedtime, clean-up time—is a struggle so intense and exhausting you end up giving in. She might even resort to being sassy, screaming, or biting, leaving you ragged from trying to discipline her strong-willed … [Read more...]

Frustrated when your child disobeys on purpose or pushes your buttons? Learn how to discipline a toddler who doesn't listen or ignores you. "It's cleanup time! Can you put the cars back in the box?" I asked my toddler. I had been trying to implement a cleanup routine after play time, starting with all the toys strewn all over the floor. Except, he wasn't having it. He continued playing with the cars, as if he didn't hear me. "It's time to put the toys away," I tried again, my patience waning. "That means you have to stop and put those cars back in the box." I had hoped my tone of … [Read more...]

Overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting toddlers? Discover the best tips to better communicate with your child and avoid another tantrum. To this day, my husband and I haven't returned to a local car museum. We took our then-toddler to see the car exhibits. We had just made it to the main lobby when he decided to throw a fit about being there. Trying to convince him to visit the exhibits or play with the hands-on toys and activities were useless. My husband and I looked at each other, in a What are we going to do? sort of way. We had just paid for the tickets and the parking, and … [Read more...]