For too long has “like a girl” been exclaimed with negative connotations. “You run like a girl”, “You throw like a girl”, “Stop crying like a girl” are a few common phrases that have become so natural to say and so ingrained in our culture as just another figure of speech t...
Well, no. But you can improve your form when you’re on them. The key is to elevate your feet to get up into that squatting position. You can put your feet on a little waste basket. Or better yet, a stool. For the longest time we used our toddler’s little step stool. Now we...
A toddler laughing will not make them smile, they don’t pick up the ‘feelings’. You will probably appear somewhere on the psychopathic spectrum, perhaps you are selfish, or like to be in charge, or don’t often feel other’s emotions; but mostly, you will have the same responses as...
and learn what's slightly different about changing a boy’s diaper and a girl’s diaper. We’ll also explain how to change your toddler’s diaper so you're all set when your child becomes more active and mobile.
Some cats like to pee and poop in different boxes. Odd but true. That’s why even just a single-cat home should generally shoot for 2 boxes. And multi-cat homes need multiple options. If one box is being used, stinky, inaccessible/not feeling safe, dirty, or otherwise unappealing, you...
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Looking for potty training help? It can feel overwhelming to potty train your toddler. With our complete guide to getting started, you'll handle preparation, supplies, and even regressions like a pro.
Forcing a child to potty train when she isn’t ready becomes a battle of wills — a parent’s against the child’s. And the choice of whether or not to use the potty is one of theonlythings a toddler can control in his or her life. If you push too hard, it’s likely to become...
A potty-training weekend can be a helpful and easy way to jump-start the process. If you've dreaded potty training, are worried about how to start, or have wondered how to teach your child to actually use the potty rather than just sit on it, this approach may help. The method som...
Shemar O. Hawkins is the Child Nutrition Fellow at Kids Eat in Color. He reads and synthesizes scientific literature and creates research briefs on child nutrition and guides to help parents and caregivers feed their picky eaters. He is currently working on becoming a Registered Dietitian- Nutriti...