Toddlers are great at stalling when it's time for bed. If it's any consolation, you're not alone in this bedtime battle. Many parents go through this phase in their child's life some time during their growing up years, but rest assured bedtime battles can be defeated as long as you're consistent in what you do and say.Toddlers use many different stall tactics such as asking for sips of water, there's a monster under the bed or in the closet, they've lost a favorite stuffed toy, they want another book read, or have to use the potty. All of these are excuses to avoid bedtime and they all can be resolved ahead of time. While your child may be genuinely scared of a monster hiding under his/her bed or hiding in the closet, if they use this excuse every night then you know they are just stalling. Here are some bedtime battle tips to help your toddler become more familiar with their bedtime routine and put an end to any delay tactics along the way. Toddlers are accustomed to routines. … [Read more...]
TweetHelping Toddlers Learn How To Talk
It's another great milestone in your toddler's development when he is learning to talk. This is a real fun and exciting stage for any parent as you can now start communicating with your toddler using real words. Here are some helpful ways to improve your toddler's speech and communication skills. Each toddler learns at his or her own speed, rate and time. Keep in mind some toddlers are late talkers and it doesn't mean they're developmentally slow or less intelligent than another toddler who can string two words together at 18 months old. They may also use real words and babble at the same time. There's nothing to worry about as this is normal.Your toddler will pick up new words very quickly even when you don't think they're listening so it's important for you, your spouse and any older siblings to filter what they say around a toddler who's learning to talk. Even if your little one isn't talking yet, he will understand simple instructions like "Find a book for Mommy to read to … [Read more...]
TweetHow to Prevent and Deal with Toddler Tantrums
Is it terrible twos or terrible threes? Either way toddler tantrums are ear-splitting or headache inducing for any parent who has lost all patience or is it control of their child? It's not so simple being a toddler. Sometimes they want to be the baby and sometimes they seek and demand for independence. Life as a toddler is tough because they don't know how to express themselves properly. 7 helpful Tips to Help Deal with Toddler Tantrums First and foremost, you're the parent and you have control of the situation. If you don't do anything, it can easily spiral out of control and that could mean your child could hurt themselves or someone else.1. You know your toddler better than anyone else and you know how much they can handle during the day. When you know their limits, avoid doing things that could cause a tantrum. Hunger, crankiness, tiredness, fussiness, frustration are all triggers that lead to tantrums, Identify them and solve them before they get out of hand.2. Have an … [Read more...]
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