Tag: toddler
Managing Big Feelings: The Calm Down Spot
I don’t keep it a secret that all three kids have big personalities. They are intense, and it has always been challenging for me...
Managing Separation Anxiety
Saying goodbye can be challenging, especially for young children in the early stages of learning to separate from their parents. This abrupt change from...
Preparing Your Child for Daycare
Many families begin to worry about daycare from the moment they learn they are having a baby. When the time comes to navigate the...
5 Tips for a Successful Play Date
Play dates can be a source of anxiety and worry for parents of learners who encounter social barriers that prevent them from being socially...
Battling the Threenager
Before I had kids, I remember parents referencing the "terrible twos." Never really thinking much about it, I always chalked it up to young...
Homemade Valentines: Simple Crafting Fun for Your Little Ones
I am a pretty crafty mama and will admit that I can go a little overboard with every last detail because I enjoy it so much. If...
DIY Farm Felt Board
The other day, I finally made a farm felt board for my one-year-old daughter. This idea had been in my head for too long,...
No, I Won’t Force my Child to Share with Yours
We’ve all heard parents remind their children that “sharing is caring!” But have we ever stopped to think about what messages we’re sending our...
Holiday Travel Sleep Tips
Are you worried that holiday travel will wreak havoc with your child's sleep? Here are my top travel sleep tips to help you enjoy...
My Farewell to Breastfeeding
My relationship with breastfeeding did not begin easily. I remember being in the hospital, trying to get the Little Monkey to latch. Every nurse...