Toilet training is a major milestone for toddlers to hit, and it’s a big step for parents too. Oh, how wonderful not to have to change diapers anymore! But toilet training for toddlers is not an overnight process so it does require two important things to be successful . . . time and patience. Expect toilet training to take anywhere from 3 to 6 months (sometimes less or more) … [Read more...] about Toilet Training for Toddlers- What You Need To Know
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Emotional Development in Children
I think it is easy to forget that knowing what emotion we are experiencing and why we are experiencing it is not a given. As a parent, we often run into sharp reminders of this with toddlers who can seem so unreasonable when they don't manage their emotions. Emotional development in children is a very important aspect to their learning process, but what does it mean and how … [Read more...] about Emotional Development in Children
Parenting Tips for Toddlers To Reduce Frustration
If you’re the parent of a toddler, you know it can be challenging. Toddlers are starting to test their independence, figure out what they want (and what they don’t), and they’re pushing the limits of your patience for fun. This is also the time when toddlers are starting to learn what the rules are and that there are consequences for not following them. With some patience, … [Read more...] about Parenting Tips for Toddlers To Reduce Frustration
Bedtime Routines For Children Stop Bedtime Battles
One of the biggest issues that parents have these days is getting kids to sleep without getting into a power struggle. I know this can be difficult, but there is a way to make it better. The first step to handle this problem is to ask yourself: “What is the real reason my child doesn’t want to go to bed?” This is an important step for toddlers to teens! For children, there are … [Read more...] about Bedtime Routines For Children Stop Bedtime Battles
Baby Brain Building Games Help Children 5 And Under Learn And Develop
Babies are really miraculous, wonderful gifts. They make you slow down and appreciate the world in a whole new way- as a parent. You develop a new sense of responsibility with the realization that this little human is depending on you for everything! You will be amazed as your baby grows and passes developmental milestones so quickly. Your child’s brain grows the fastest from … [Read more...] about Baby Brain Building Games Help Children 5 And Under Learn And Develop
How To Handle Toddler Tantrums And Keep Your Sanity
Toddlers are some of the absolute cutest years where you just want to hug them they are so cute. I think this is nature's ways of balancing out for the fact that most parents have to deal with the temper tantrums toddlers can throw! Today, I am pleased to have author, Ruth Lambert, share with us some great advice on how to handle toddler tantrums and avoid temper tantrums when … [Read more...] about How To Handle Toddler Tantrums And Keep Your Sanity
Valentine’s Day Crafts Preschoolers Will Love
Crafts are so much fun! Did you know that crafts are useful for preschoolers too? As Colorific puts it, "Craft projects involve a mix of manipulation, identifying shapes and sizes, moulding, drawing, painting, gluing, cutting, creating and making things which all help developing children's fine motor skills." Crafts are also fantastic for encouraging creativity and … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Crafts Preschoolers Will Love