Toddler Behavior

Raising a 2 year old is fun and exhausting at the same time as they go from experiencing joy and laughter to frustration and anger very quickly. The ups and downs can quickly wear out parents and...

Oh the heavenly stages of fit throwing. The terrible two’s, the terrible three’s, they can all be terrible when you don’t quite know how to handle them. New moms are often left feeling hopeless as...

Sleeping should feel great for your toddler. Unfortunately, it is usually a struggle getting your little one to bed. Putting a toddler to bed can be a nightmare for a parent. Make bed time...

Disciplining a toddler is difficult and time consuming. This article with give you some insight on taking the first steps on using the "time out" method.

Are you a bit embarrassed that your toddler still sucks his/her pacifier? Or maybe your baby wakes up in the night screaming because he/she lost the pacifier in the crib and needs you to find it?...

Teaching children can be a very tricky skill to master. A toddler is not going to always obey, or follow the rules expected. With my steps, I have all faith that within just a couple weeks, your...

Almost everyone with children has dealt with discipline at one time or another. When you have a toddler, it can be confusing to know when they are ready to take responsibility for some of their...

As soon as children learn about free will they will use it. Here is a guide to some clever tactics for keeping your toddler or preschooler in line which will help you to stay sane.

Quieting a toddler, while riding in the car can be very frustrating for parents. here are three ways to keep your toddler quiet while riding in the car.

Do you have one of those lovely children who wants to be with you in the middle of the night? Have you not have a decent night sleep since you brought your little bundle of joy home? Does your...

At the toddler age, sensory learning is the primary way children discover and learn. Because of this, biting can be very common, and most children have bitten at one time or another. Many children...

You will learn how to raise your child's self esteem and sense of self worth, at a sub-conscious level.

We all ask This question when our little one is between the age of 1 and 2 years old! The questions to ask your self is: Are they trying to climb out of their crib? Are they interested more in...

Cutting a toddler's hair tends to be somewhat difficult, since toddlers are easily excitable by nature and like to move around whenever the urge strikes. With a little bit of forethought and...

There are several causes of excessive urination in toddlers, including some serious medical conditions. If your toddler is experiencing frequent urination, it is important to be aware of any other...

For even the most patient parents, convincing little kids to get dressed can be very challenging. While they may be small, it's not uncommon for kids to be as stubborn and resistant as the most...

This article is going to give you a great idea for getting your toddler to take a bath and wash their hair without a fuss! They will actually have fun and enjoy bathtime!

Pacifier, choochies, binkies, boppies, whatever you call it, they are great to use to quiet and comfort our young babies, but what happens when the child is about a two and a half years old and...

When you are a stay at home mom rainy days can be tough. It is difficult enough to spend so much time in the house but even more so when you can't get out and get some fresh air. It is best to...

Some toddlers bite and it is normal. We know it isn't acceptable for our children to bite others so here are some ways to try to deter them from this action.

For many parents, getting a toddler to sleep and use the toilet independently can be a trying time. Though Elizabeth Pantley--author of several parenting books--says that 98 percent of children...

Every child will have moments where he acts out, gets fidgety, or forgets to do something he was just told to do. While these behaviors are normally present in all children, they can also indicate...

Taking a toddler to dinner requires some advanced planning and a lot of patients.

Everyone likes polite children, but sometimes politeness doesn’t seem to come naturally. Teaching toddlers the beginnings of polite behavior – saying please and thank you – is usually very simple.

A little preparation is all you need to enjoy a shopping trip with your young child.

Effective child discipline requires the parent to practice an even stricter self-discipline. In this article you will learn how to effectively discipline your three - six year old child. The...

Toddlers are notorious for pushing behavioral boundaries; there are almost limitless ways a child can be defiant or whiny. It's a parent's job to set limits while still encouraging your child to...

Teaching manners to your toddler can be a challenge for any new mom. I have found that the easiest method, is to practice what I preach. Toddlers are very impressionable people, and with a...

Ok, maybe not his whole day, but at least an hour or two! As it turns out, ruining a toddler's day is VERY EASY to do. Most moms are able to do it without any instruction at all. Simply tell him...

The toddler years are a time for great joy and learning and at the same time, it is a time of frustrations and tantrums. Children from 1 – 4 are learning so much in such a short amount of time...

Whether at the supermarket, or the clothing store or even at home or at the park, here is a calm approach to dealing with a toddler tantrum.

There's no time like the present to teach young children to help out with chores. Everyone wants to raise their children to be responsible, organized, independent adults. The younger you start...

Toddlers are in the awkward position of learning so much but being able to do so little. This leads to many misunderstandings and disputes in the household and many tears will be shed, possibly by...

As toddlers explore and learn about the world, parents must set boundaries and guide them along the way. It is important for parents to establish reasonable boundaries for toddlers. Young children...

When the pediatrician ask me if I was brushing my daughter’s teeth at her 12-month check up, I looked at her like she had two heads. She only had four teeth! But the doctor assured me that I...

Toddlers love routine and repetition. This can be hard in our busy lives with so many of us mothers having to work, but it will help alleviate a lot of tantrums. Your child will know what to...

One of the most important things is a baby or toddlers life is encouragement. One of the primary causes of childhood depression is when a child is surrounded by negativity and discouragement as...

Every child knows not to stop doing whatever it is they’re doing at the first yell of “Stop” from their parent. Often they know how many “Stop”’s it takes before the parent gets angry and “means”...

The odds are not in your favor if it's two against one. Follow these tips and your sanity will remain intact (for the time being).

Living with a toddler can be challenging. Everyone knows about the terrible twos, but no one tells you that threes are worse. Setting up basic and consistent daily routines can make life a little...

Giving a small child a time out is a way to let them know that their behavior is not acceptable. In order for the time out to be effective in stopping the bad behavior, there are certain steps...

Transitioning your toddler from one activity to another can be challenging. Here are some tricks to move on through your day without any melt downs.

Understanding a three year old can be difficult and rewarding all at the same time. Some tips that my family uses while trying to raise a three year old.

Getting a toddler to listen is one tough job. Teaching discipline is a tricky subject. But, with a little consistency, love and a very useful time out rug - your little angel can learn...

You raised your children with old-school punishments, fear and spankings when necessary. Worked when they were younger; but a lengthy rebellious stage stunted their emotional growth. Now you have...

You will learn how to start each day smoothly with a toddler. The toddler will be happy and ready for a typical busy day of playing and learning. The more personal attention the toddler receives...

Heard horror stories of trying to wean a child from a pacifier? Worried that you'll send your son to Kindergarten with a box of crayons and a pacifier pinned to his shirt? I'm hear to tell you...

We love being Mommy' s but on some days we need a time-out too. At the age of 3 a child is having a neuron explosion. Their little brain is collecting, learning, and regurgitating more cognitive...

Dinner manners are very important. So if you start to teach your children dinner manners at a young age they may get it before they leave the house. Toddlers may be messy eaters and completely...

Four can be a difficult age for children as well as their parents. Your child is developing a personality and a mind of her own and because of this can at times be quite stubborn. Many times...