By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers (McGraw-Hill)
We parents today have demanding schedules, and we juggle multiple tasks all day long. There’s too much to do, and never enough time to do it. The bedtime routine often gets slotted as one more “thing to do” after which we [...]
Tags: battle, bedtime, early, Parenting, preschoolers, routine, schedule, sleep, Toddlers
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By Michelle Shelton, Parenting Coach
Keys2Kids.com
Does your toddler run away from you? Does he run into the street at times or run towards it, nearly giving you a heart attack? All mothers have felt the panic of seeing their little guy sprinting toward the street! My mother used to say; “you’ll die a million deaths before [...]
Tags: child, listen, mother, Parenting, protect, run, street, teach, toddler
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by Skye Thomas
We call him the Buddha Napoleon. Anyone who’s ever lived with a two year old knows exactly what I’m talking about. He’s this amazing blend of cosmic beauty, love, and peace while simultaneously making it crystal clear that he’s the grand dictator of the known universe. His little size never deters him from [...]
Tags: , freedom, independence, patience, toddler, two year olds
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by Patty Hone
Before you had kids you probably witnessed an out of control child having a temper tantrum at the store. More than likely you thought or said, “If that was my child, I would ______”. Well now here you are with children of your own dealing with these exact situations. Temper tantrums are a [...]
Tags: , bribery, consistent, doctor, over-tired, reaction, rules, tantrums, toddler, triumph, win, yelling
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by Kristyna CullenKids don’t come with a handbook; I keep trying to tell myself that. As a mother of three babies under the age of three, it is becoming a daily thought for me. My daughter Rielly has just turned three and has approached the age of defiance and independence. Her younger brother Jamieson, 19 [...]
Tags: behavior, bribary, challenge, discipline, Parenting, problems, toddler
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By Cheryl Tallman and Joan AhlersIt is estimated that as many as one child in 80 is allergic to peanuts. For kids with a peanut allergy, sunflower butter is an excellent substitute for peanut butter. You can find sunflower butter at many natural foods stores. When selecting a brand, make sure to read the label, [...]
Tags: butter, dip, Health & Safety, meals, nutrition, salads, sunflower seeds, Thanksgiving, toddler, treat, wraps, yogurt
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by Cheryl Tallman and Joan AhlersNaps are important for your child’s health and growth. A nap refreshes a child so that she can maintain her energy for the rest of the day. Studies show that children who nap are more adaptable, have longer attention spans, and are less fussy than those who don’t nap.
Parents often [...]
Tags: dairy, fruits, grains, Health & Safety, nutrition, protein, serving sizes, Toddlers, vegetables
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By Cheryl Tallman and Joan AhlersA festive drink for the Holiday season. One the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
1 pear peeled, cored and cut in chunks
1 cup of egg nog (dairy or soy)
2 ice cubes cracked
Dash of cinnamon
Directions:
Place all ingredients in blender. Blend at high speed for 15 seconds. Makes 2-3 kid-size servings, or 1 1/2 [...]
Tags: eat, egg nog, family, holiday, pear, toddler, treat
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by Dr. Clare Albright
Give your child a spray bottle of water and watch them spray every possible thing outside of the house!
Use shaving cream in the bathtub for extra fun. It is usually possible to find cans of shaving cream that cost only a dollar each.
Remember that Barney dolls, Sesame Street dolls, and the like [...]
Tags: building blocks, dad, dolls, finger painting, fun, mom, parents, pet, play, shaving cream, spray bottles, toddler, wagon
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by Rayven Perkins
This horrible, debilitating disease can transform even the kindest, sweetest children into horrible thoughtless monsters!
Has this ever happened to you?
You walk into the grocery store with your little angel by your side. She asks if she may please have a box of Starry Fish Gummy Fruit Snacks, and when you say, “Not today [...]
Tags: ask, candy, everything, food, Holidays, shopping, toddler, toys, want
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