Tag Archives: Toddlers
Why we need to stop forcing our children to hug
It’s the holiday season and that means lots of visits with friends and family. This can also lead to an awkward situation: relatives (ahem, grandparents!) and others who expect automatic hugs and kisses from children — even when some kids … Continue reading
Potty training: Is my child ready to start?
There’s nothing that strikes fear and anxiety in a parent quite like the words “potty training”. This stage of development often conjures up a range of emotions. Whether you refer to it as potty training, toilet training, or toilet learning … Continue reading
Countdown to calm: How to ease transitions for toddlers
As a parent, you’ve likely received a lot of child-rearing advice – most of it unsolicited. While I usually take tips from strangers with a grain of salt, there’s one nugget I think of as the best piece of parenting advice I have … Continue reading
We are not a match
I am not sure what it was, but I knew the moment my second child was born that my parenting journey was going to be much different this time around. At first, I couldn’t pinpoint exactly why I felt … Continue reading
What you need to know before you switch to a booster seat!
We all want our children to be safe when traveling in the car. And rightly so – motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death and injury in young children. But let’s face it, navigating the world … Continue reading
A trip to the playground turned out to not be the “break” I was hoping for!
One day several years ago now, this frazzled mom headed to a local playground with my two-year-old and 3-month-old in tow to let my toddler burn off some energy. I was feeling like Zombie-Mom, existing on just a few hours of sleep most … Continue reading
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