When both parents work and the toddler is in daycare, a common schedule is for the parents to split the weekend and for both parents to have overnight visits. A2-2-3 schedulecan work well for a toddler if the parents live close to each other. ...
And let’s not forget you: At this stage, parents may still be getting used to being back at work, settling in as a stay-at-home mom or dad or, if you opted for a longer parental leave, savouring the last few months with your babe before everyone’s schedule changes. Either way...
move your child around in the water, when you sing about ducks paddling, paddle your hands, then frogs jump and children splash. When you get to the part about “bubble, bubble splash”, raise your child in the air as you sing
Have the child visit the facility you have chosen for short visits even before you start him with daycare. Start with twice a week for a few hours during which they can interact with the other children and the caregivers at the facility. This will help them get familiar with the place as...
Meal prep can take up a lot of time, but it will help you manage your day-to-day schedule if you have your toddler’s food ready in advance. It helps to start prepping during the weekend when you have more time. In this regard,Smart Mom Ideas lists a couple of children recipesyou...
Keep in mind that, as with other aspects of toddler behavior and development, there can be ups and downs with sleep training. Even if your child was sleeping well before, it’s not unusual for something to crop up that makes settling down for bed a challenge once again. ...
And just even the friendship that we develop in these playgroups that really is good for you and your child. Owen Hemsath : Well, it’s the same for, for guys too, for the dads because I know that I married into fatherhood and a lot of my friends they don’t, my friends don’t...
Your child’s bed often doubles as a playing spot. Choosing afloor bedcan minimize the risks of falling during sleep or play. For Establishing A Regular & Healthy Sleep Routine & Schedule Atoddler floor bedin yourchild’s roomcreates asleeping spacethey can reach even without help. This can...
Not every child will experience a sleep regression at this stage, but if they do it can feel like an absolute killer. You may have enjoyed a relatively peaceful few months. Your sleep schedule is consistent and your toddler has no trouble falling asleep. In fact, you may have totally forgo...
Get to know your child and how well he reacts to keeping a schedule. Some kids respond better when they know what to expect during the course of the day. Having regular naptimes, mealtimes andbedtimesmay help lessen your child’s stress. Some children, on the other hand, dread routine...