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Many parents complain and confused from how to parenting their toddler. Some are screaming, refuse doing anything, having tantrums, yanking, and other behaviors that make all parents want to scream under their pillow.

Actually, parenting is one of the most playful, challenging, tricky, and heart-opening experiences in life. Every child will have moods. Big moods! Lots of them! So, how do parents deal with all these ups and downs moments? What can we really do to help our toddler feel better? Read the rest of this entry »

Two-year-olds have a lot of energy to burn. You can help your toddler focus some of that energy by providing the appropriate toys and games. Be sure to select toys that will stimulate the wide range of talents – both physical and intellectual – your child is developing. Look for those that develop your child’s interest in learning about what grown-ups do (cooking, housekeeping, child care, driving, work, play); those that teach about the physical world (how things work; cause and effect; numbers, shapes, and patters; how to manipulate dials, knobs, and buttons); for those that stimulate creativity and imagination; and for those that encourage intellectual growth. Limit playthings that stifle imagination (such as coloring books and dolls that can talk) and those that require no interaction (such as battery-operated toys that are just for watching). Read the rest of this entry »

Focus on variety when purchasing and borrowing toys for your toddle, selecting one or more lists; these are particularly good choices. Many of these toys will be if interest to your child trough this year and even into the next, though the way they are approached may mature as your child does. Read the rest of this entry »

When the tantrum comes during tooth brushing, your toddler actually wants to tell you that it is his mouth and he does not want anybody doing something into it. There are going to be many struggles between you and him. If you make him surrender is really unlikely, while if you are surrender is truly unwise. So, follow some tips below to cope with the problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Waking up at night is actually normal for everyone, included toddler, what is not normal is not being able to get back to sleep, that will make such problem for both of you, parent and toddler. His problem affects the whole family, disturbing not only their sleep but their ability to function during the day. Read the rest of this entry »

What would happen to toddler, between two and five, who is addicted to television? Studies believe that those toddlers will continue this habit into his teen- or adult- hood, and spend much more hours on televisions than playing outside, spending in classroom, or having his social life with others. Read the rest of this entry »

If toddlers ever needed excuses to throw tantrums, they’ve got them during the average vacation: disrupted sleep schedules, erratic eating, long periods of enforced sitting, unfamiliar surroundings. Since tantrums on the road are even tougher to deal with than tantrums at home, it’s best to try to prevent them when possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Most adult would think that hanging around at the playground, chasing and running, playing hide and seek, and other jubilant activities with many friends are the most unforgettable moment of childhood. However, many adult also have memories of their childhood that sometimes it is not easy to make friends, feeling lonely and left out.

Whichever people’s memories of childhood, most parents absolutely want their kid to make friends and begin experiencing the joys of friendship. But, at this age, to most toddlers the only person who matters is “me”, they have no fully understanding of right and wrong, almost totally devoid of social graces, and basically unable to control an impulse (throwing, kicking, biting, hitting, etc). Read the rest of this entry »

Looking at most toddlers, who confidently become the centre of universe, it’s hard to believe that self-esteem could be in short supply. Imperious and dogmatic, they seem nothing but sure of themselves. Yet, although they may be sure of what they want, toddlers are actually quite unsure of who they are.

It’s at this stage that the seeds of self-worth, sown in infancy, must be cultivated and encouraged to grow. Studies show that children who learn to believe early on, “I am a good person, a valuable person” are more likely to grow up believing in themselves, they have less need to impress others or to receive the approval of others to feel good about themselves; they can have rewarding relationships with others, can better handle peer pressure, and can reject drugs and other self-destructive behaviors. They have high self –esteem. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether or not you have a pet at home, toddlers should be pet-proofed as early on as possible. Teach your toddler the following rules for safety’s sake:

Let sleeping (and eating) dogs (and cats) lie. Don’t touch or go near them when they’re napping or dining. And never touch their food: curious fingers can easily be perceived as a threat – retaliation is likely even in a mellow animal.

Never poke an animal’s eyes, pull his tail, or tug in its ears. Always pet gently under the chin rather than on top of the head – which implies domination (Show you toddler how to do this). Read the rest of this entry »