I wanted to get my son Griffin potty trained well before our baby and move came so he could adjust to this new normal. Many kids will regress if it’s too close to a major change. Baby steps. But, if your child is showing interest, and somewhat excitement, then you’re ready to ...
4. Don’t be held hostage by potty training! It may be tempting to stay at home when you first ditch the diapers, but it’s important for kids to get back into the routine they’re used to as quickly as possible. After the first couple of days, be sure to get out of the house...
Pediatric experts have found that it’s actually one of the most effective tactics of potty training. Rather than being motivated by the shame of having an accident or going potty because “it’s the rules,” kids need to be self-motivated to take control of their own needs. The best way...
Some preschools require kids to be potty trained before starting school. If your child isn't fully potty trained, talk with the school to see if they accept (and are prepared to help) children who are still mastering these skills. If not, it may be best to look for a different p...
Hannah, you might find some help in the book titled “Raising grateful kids in a world of entitlement.” It is really good. (Look for it on amazon.) You need to give yourself grace and move forward, but do take the time to connect with you daughter and express your love and concern...
By 15 months, most kids are able to say 20-25 words. It is no brainer that by reading more books or talking to them more often will only boost their talking and learning skills. You could also help them to show a cat and say its sound so that the child can relate the sound to ...
I think if you really do give one of these kits to kids, with no preamble, then it is truly very easy to be bored quickly, as the child does not have the sense of order or discipline to plumb the potentials in these toys, and would ‘abuse it’ to the point that it is not ...
The selections below are fantastic for a person who’s hard to shop for, or for when you’re just stumped on what to get. Sure, these gifts aren’t the sexiest items, but they all serve a purpose (and serve it well), and your loved one is guaranteed to get great mileage out of ...
Today, I would like to share two other simple recipes and activities you can do with your kids. After learning about the Solar System and memorizing them, I wanted to teach Micah the different things that men use to explore the moon. When I first presented the lesson, I noticed he ...
on the radio. The same child who has figured out every child lock in my house, so I have had to super glue them together. This child who talked at 18 months, and still to this day talks better and clearer than most four year olds. This child who potty trained herself at 18 months...