Tag: toddler behavior
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Mommy’s Emotions: Educating My Toddler on Feelings and Empathy
Get Pregnant Fast “Is Mommy happy?” My 2-year-old recently began asking me this question whenever she sensed my stress or frustration, or when she did something that she knew might upset me. Initially, I was taken aback. It saddened me to realize my little one could detect my frustration and was concerned about how her…
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30 Insights I’d Share with My Postpartum Self If I Could Turn Back Time
Get Pregnant Fast When the nurse placed my newborn daughter in my arms, I was engulfed by confusion and disbelief. In a haze of pain medication, I thought, “Surely, she doesn’t think I can care for this little human.” As she briskly exited my recovery room, I stared at my daughter, overwhelmed and clueless about…
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15 Reasons Why Toddlers Seem to Be Constantly Angry
Get Pregnant Fast Toddlers often get a bad reputation for their tempestuous behavior. Their little worlds are filled with challenges, and let’s face it, they have very specific demands—like insisting that their sandwich crusts are cut just right and that juice must be in their favorite cup. Life can be quite the struggle for these…
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What Is Going On With My Toddlers?
Get Pregnant Fast As I kneel on the kitchen floor, soaking up the puddles of water my 2 and 3-year-olds have gleefully splashed everywhere, one recurring thought echoes in my mind: “What on earth is going on with you?” This isn’t just a fleeting thought; it’s a mantra that plays on repeat throughout my day.…
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The 10 Stages of Dining Out with My 3-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Dining out with children can feel like a bold adventure, especially when it involves my three little ones, ages 7, 5, and 3. Despite the chaos that often ensues, I find myself drawn to restaurants that aren’t typically deemed “family-friendly.” Sure, they welcome kids, but they’re not where most parents envision family…
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6 Reasons My Toddler Rules Our Household
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often pride ourselves on being in charge, believing we call the shots. If you live under my roof, you’ll follow my rules—right? Well, not if you have a pint-sized potentate like the one currently reigning over my home. My 2-year-old is clearly the boss, and he knows it all…
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Long Live the Nap!
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey without a roadmap. When I attempt to explain the experience to those without children, I often liken it to being a scientist. Each child, at every new stage of life, is akin to formulating a hypothesis that you either validate or disprove. Every day, you don your lab…
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What It’s Like When You’re Not The Preferred Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it, being a parent often means playing second fiddle. My son seems to prefer my partner, Lily, over me. Yep, he’s definitely a mama’s boy. I get it; it’s totally normal for little ones to have a strong bond with their mothers. After spending almost a year in her womb…
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7 Reasons Why Target is the Ultimate Tantrum Zone for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all been there: out and about, when suddenly, your toddler decides that it’s the perfect moment to unleash a full-blown tantrum. Whether at a grocery store, ice cream parlor, or pizzeria, my little one seems to target every location for her dramatic displays. While this behavior is typical for her age,…
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Understanding Toddler Head-Banging: Causes and Coping Strategies
Get Pregnant Fast Seeing your little one repeatedly hit their head against a hard surface can be quite distressing. As a parent, your immediate reaction may be concern for their safety, and you might even start to question if there’s a deeper issue at play. But the reassuring news is that for most toddlers, head-banging…