Tag: toddler tantrums
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20 Things Easier Than Reasoning with a 4-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast My 4-year-old typically unwinds after preschool with a nap and a dose of his favorite show. However, today was different; he flopped down on the couch and then came racing back to me, demanding a new show, but he had no clue what he wanted to watch. “I want something else, but…
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My Toddler Can Be a Real Challenge, and It’s Not My Fault
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone has that one friend who always needs an explanation: “He’s usually not like this,” or “You just have to get to know him better,” or “He has a unique sense of humor.” Over time, you start to realize that despite your friendship, these justifications might be stretching the truth. Perhaps it’s…
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Don’t Trust the Memories of Moms with Older Kids—We All Suffer from Momnesia
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my 15-year-old daughter’s early days, I picture her as an exceptionally charming little one. Sure, she wasn’t the best sleeper, but overall, she was a pretty easygoing baby. As a toddler, I could set her down with a pile of board books, and she would page through them…
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11 Toddler Games That Are Pure Torture
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days before parenthood when you envisioned heartwarming moments spent playing games with your future child? And then you had your little one, and those early bonding activities were indeed delightful—think peek-a-boo sessions and rolling a ball back and forth. But now that your child is a toddler, a new realm…
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To the Mom with the Challenging Child
Get Pregnant Fast I see you juggling your little one on your hip while you wait in line at your local coffee shop. No matter what you do, your baby won’t stop wailing, those angry red spots starting to emerge just beneath his eyes. I can see you casting apologetic glances around the room, silently…
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My Son Is a Little Actor: Yes, Boys Can Be Dramatic Too!
Get Pregnant Fast Image Credit: Suzanne Tucker / Shutterstock I’ve never had a knack for acting. The thought of stepping into the limelight makes me cringe, even though I have a deep appreciation for the talent displayed in films and television. But my 6-year-old son? He might just be destined for the stage. Not solely…
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How to Handle an Upset 4-Year-Old in 10 Easy Steps
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, especially when you’re dealing with an angry four-year-old. At this age, kids are passionate about their preferences—like yogurt—and they’re not afraid to express their feelings, sometimes in less-than-pleasant terms. I recently learned this the hard way when I mistakenly disagreed with my little one about a…
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Navigating the Terrible Twos: Week 49 with Your One-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Dec. 17, 2015 Is My Toddler Possessed, or is This Just the Start of the Terrible Twos? You give your little one a sliced banana, and suddenly it seems like you’ve committed the ultimate betrayal; she flops to the floor in a fit, howling because she wanted the banana whole. Welcome to…
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9 Parenting Decisions I Never Thought I’d Make Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Before stepping into the whirlwind of parenthood, I fancied myself a parenting guru. I had it all figured out—at least, that’s what I thought. But once I welcomed my little one into the world, I quickly realized how naive I truly was. The simple tasks I once tackled with ease, like changing…
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Three is the New Two
Get Pregnant Fast “What if he stays like this forever?” my husband laments as we drive home with a thrashing, screeching three-year-old strapped into the car. “I’m certain it’s just a phase,” I reassure myself, albeit with a hint of anxiety. This was our first child, so I was far from convinced that this was…