Toddler behaviors are exhausting! They run away from you in parking lots. They plug the toilet with the entire roll of toilet paper. They throw a toy and hit their baby brother in the head. They ask “Why?” three hundred thousand times a day. All of this leaves YOU asking “Why?” WHY do you do … [Read more…]
Every parent knows it: little ones just need to speak everything that goes through their head, and this leads to a whole lot of interrupting. “Look! I see a puffy sticker!” “What are we doing tomorrow?” “It’s snowing outside!” “I hurt my finger!” Sometimes you just want to have a simple conversation with another adult … [Read more…]
Here we are, well into the winter doldrums. It’s been too cold to go outside for several days in a row. That’s tough when little ones need to move. Are you feeling it? I’ve been scrambling every day to find new indoor activities for toddlers. Maybe it’s not cold right now where you are. But … [Read more…]
Feeling exhausted, frustrated, even angry with your toddler’s behavior? I feel you. Parenting toddlers is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. The constant demands, tantrums, and other challenging behaviors can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed. Some days you wonder, what happened to the joy? Perhaps your dreams of becoming a parent look nothing … [Read more…]
Parenting toddlers is a struggle; there’s no getting out of it. These tiny humans are learning to assert themselves, longing for independence they can’t handle, and trying to communicate their feelings without having the words yet. It seems no matter what you try, you just can’t figure out how to get your toddler to listen. … [Read more…]
The following is a real question that someone asked in a Facebook group recently: “I need advice. What should a two year old know? My two year old recognizes nearly all the letters of the alphabet and numbers 1-15. She knows all her colors, animals, and shapes. She’s great at sitting and listening to stories. What … [Read more…]
Choosing gifts for toddlers can be overwhelming. You might wonder what to give the child who “has it all”, the one who is far away that you’d like to connect with more often, or the overactive child who doesn’t seem to want to sit down and play with toys at all. If you’re looking for … [Read more…]
Most kids love bath time, but I know that mine can also get easily bored if they don’t have engaging activities. They need something that will hold their attention and keep them active, and if they’re learning in the process, that’s even better! I am always on the lookout for bath toys for my little … [Read more…]
Every family should have a solid collection of books for toddlers. Interacting with books is one of the best ways for toddlers to develop early language skills. In addition, reading books together is a wonderful way for them to bond with their caregivers. But then I probably don’t have to tell you that. It’s common … [Read more…]
Toys for active toddlers. Active toddlers? Isn’t that redundant? Every toddler I’ve ever known was active. They spend their days exploring, moving, destroying, and rebuilding, while learning everything they can about their world. Sometimes it seems like they are a never-ending bundle of energy! That’s why you need to see these toys for active toddlers. … [Read more…]