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...

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...

Is your child hitting and throwing things when they get frustrated or mad? Is discipline not working? Here is how to fix it! 18-24 months is usually when this starts and is the worst….

This is a way to discipline your child effectively.

Toddlers can learn to pick up after themselves. You’ll have to teach them by working alongside them. Here is how.

Anyone who has ever had a toddler in their house knows how it is. They hear one little word, “No” and they’re on the ground kicking and screaming like you just took away their birthday. It does...

Tantrums are frustrating, for both parents and children. Learn how to stop a tantrum in its tracks, before it turns into a full-blown episode.

Much to the dismay of many parents our children do not come with a users manual. Manners are a skill however which children are not born with. Good manners are a lifelong skill worth the...

Many toddlers crave attention, even if it's a negative one. They will do all sorts of things just so that they can show you, therefore, it's very important that you give positive attention since...

If you’re a parent who is upset because your child is sucking his or her thumb, here are some healthy ways to respond.

You've got to be at work for a very important meeting and your 3 year old refusing to get dressed for daycare. Uggg....nothing is working and your nicely pressed outfit is getting wrinkled. Take...

Does your child throw fits in public places? Do you want to know how to put a stop to this behavior, both short term and long term? Here's how.

Tantrums come with having a toddler. They are inevitable, but here are some tricks that you can pull out of your sleevethe next time your toddler has a total meltdown. They won't make the...

For whatever behavior you are trying to modify in your child, a reward chart can create an incentive.

TOddlers and pre-schoolers are notorious for taking their sleepers and pajamas off not long after you get them on. Here is a tip to help them stay on longer.

Kids are loud they like to scream in the house and in stores and this behavior is not to be tolerated and can be corrected.

As your child grows, she will inevitably grow out of taking naps. For some parents this may come as early as 18 months, for some it happens in the 2 to 3 year range. Nap time is a time that most...

We've all been there - everything is going smoothly and suddenly the toddler of the house gets the idea to throw a tantrum. Knowing how to respond can be tricky, especially if you've never given...

It's called the terrible two's for a reason. Usually it is just a phase but it can still be hard to deal with. Read below for tips and tricks on how to get your toddler to stop hitting.

Many babies use a pacifier as a source of comfort. However, as babies grow into toddlers, many parents look for a way to help their child quit using a pacifier. One such technique that may help is...

Parenting is not for wimps. Your precious little bundle may look sweet and guileless, but in reality, he is a ruthless tyrant who cares only about what he wants and how he soon he can get it. You...

Having a toddler or toddler twins for that matter, can be fun and challenging. When your infant becomes a toddler, be aware that if something is not bolted down, locked up or put away, curious...

When my twins began to climb out of their cribs right before they turned two years old, my Mom thought is was time to dismantle their cribs and have our twins sleep on our queen sized bed. So,...

Having two babies the same age usually means they will be fighting and vying for Mommy' s attention all the time. With that said, this means, more likely than not your toddlers will be in time out...

Children act out, it's part of growing up. However, some of their behaviors tend to spiral out of control. So what does a parent do to stop the behavior before it gets to the point that you lose...

Here are some tips I learned along the way in raising my two, very active boys.

How to give your toddler a time out without losing your mind.

Every parent wants a happy, healthy child. Most children learn in a typical manner with no delays. Some preschoolers start to show delays as they near kindergarten. Parents with little experience...

Racial sensitivity is a very important lesson, and one that is avoided by many parents and caregivers. With a bit of effort, and a lot of follow up, racial sensitivity can improve in future...

Dealing with a masturbating toddler can be hard for some parents to handle. Toddler masturbation is a normal, healthy part of your child's development when your toddler does it in the privacy of...

If you stay home with your toddler, you may notice some differences between your child and your friend’s child, who attends a daycare center. There are pros and cons to each arrangement, so why...

Sometimes grocery or other shopping with a toddler can be a nightmare. In fact, many parents avoid taking their child shopping at all once they reach toddler stage. There are ways, however, to...

Some toddlers balk at the idea of bath time. Here are some simple steps to help make bath time full of watery fun instead of anxiety.

When the terrible twos strike, most parents cringe. Your child’s tantrums and strong will are actually a healthy sign of maturity. Learn to encourage independence in your child while avoiding the...

Breaking you kid's addiction to their pacifier can be challenging. I have a few tips for helping your child let go.

Bad table manners in your toddler twins can be doubly tough and doubly humiliating so it behooves a parent to address this issue early on. There are some parts of having twins that will actually...

We have all been there. The trip to the doctor for the checkup. It starts with everyone sitting in the chair nicely with the toddler sitting back bouncing his/her little feet up and down while...

Toddlers are free spirits—they enjoy testing the limits presented to them. This involves a lot of breaking the rules and misbehaving. Disciplining a toddler focuses on eliminating negative...

Parents often interchange the words "discipline" and "punishment," when in reality, the concepts are very different. Discipline is teaching your child the boundaries within which he needs to live...

Teaching a toddler to recognize his feelings can be done, the key is repetition! By showing him your feelings you can get him to recognize his own.

Toys to the left of you, toys to the right - pull yourself out of the mess by teaching your toddler to help.

A tantrum is a natural way for a young child to experiment with feelings. But you can take some steps to help her work through frustration and bring emotions like anger under control.