Toddler Behavior

Somethings just can't be tolerated. And hitting, biting, and pushing are some of them. How do you control these impulsive behaviors? How do you get your child to use their hands and mouth for...

A tantrum can make a parent wish they had a cloak of invisibility or a magic wand. Throwing a tantrum is so common around the age of two that this phase is often called the “terrible two’s,”...

Is it time to give up the binky? Dr. Patricia Dickenson share advice as well as her personal experience in this article about "How to stop your toddler from using the pacifier".

When your toddler starts nail biting it could be due to something as simple as boredom or there could be an underlying compulsive behavior disorder. Biting nails typically does not cause any...

My one year old is constantly climbing on the table, the chairs, the coffee table and anything else she get her little legs on. I remove her from the dining room table at least ten times a day. I...

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. Sometimes you, the parent, need a "time out" to cool down and pull yourself together. Here is a way to get your child to go to...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

The toddler years are between the ages of 12 months and 36 months of age. A great deal of growth and development occur during this phase, as well as some behavioral changes.

Here are a few things to try when your toddler is being unbearable either in public or at home.

How to break the TV habit of a toddler

When a child reaches around 2 years old they will feel like they need to become independent. This means that they will test you to see how far they can get with you, and they will also try to...

If you have a toddler, even if it is a normally mild mannered toddler, then you know (or will soon know) that a temper tantrum can strike anywhere, anytime. I have decided to put out a few ideas...

The situation is all to common for parents of a toddler. While completing the daily tasks, you stumble upon an acquaintance in the local grocery store. As always they engage your toddler in...

If you have a toddler or two and they have used their pacifiers, also known as, binkies, since infanthood, and you are looking for a way to remove the binkie from their mouth, I can help you. This...

You start out with a small helpless newborn squirming in your arms, both afraid of the water and upset by the cold air; then, one day, you blink and you have a toddler running everywhere, ready to...

Don't negotiate with your toddler. At this age, your child will try to challenge your authority and your rules. She will quite often ask "why," or try to disobey what you tell her. You must make...

This is my method of effectively disciplining a toddler learned from my own life experience.

Toddlers are active and not always cooperative. This article will tell you some steps that may help you to make pony tails on your daughter's hair or may give you an idea on how to comb her hair.

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...

Getting a toddler to sleep all night involves avoiding evening naps, developing a soothing nighttime routine and tucking them back in bed if they wake during the night. Condition a toddler to...

Teaching a toddler the days of the week can be done by getting a calendar, marking important events going on throughout the week and engaging the toddler in a countdown to the weekend. Coordinate...

Establishing a toddler's routine is important for security and consistency, so planning meal times, nap times and activity times is a great way to add structure to a child's day. Develop a routine...

To transition a toddler from a crib to a bed, make the experience an exciting one by taking them shopping, letting them pick out a special pillow or blanket for the bed and reinforcing the...

Toilet training a toddler involves finding a toilet that is the right size for the child, watching for signals when the child needs to use the bathroom and reinforcing the good behavior with...

Feeding a finicky toddler can be a challenge, but varying the color, texture and type of foods at an early age can help them try new things, while making sure they get the right nutrition is the...

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.

In this article I will teach you how to discipline your toddler effectively. Read on to find out more!

As your baby turns into a toddler, temper tantrums start and they will test you to see what they can get away with every chance they get. It is important to establish good discipline routines to ...

Ah, sleep like a baby. Think its not possible? Think again! Follow the steps below and live life like a toddler!