Did you know I have a toddler at home? I do - she's a beautiful, smart, funny little 2.5 year old. She's amazing, and I adore her with every ounce of my being. Did you know that I have a toddler at home? I do - she's a stubborn, defiant, strong-willed little tyrant. She's exhausting, and she sometimes drives me batty. Yep - both are true, readers! And I know those of you with toddlers at home can relate. They're cute, but between the tantrums and the napping changes and the crib-to-bed
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Your Toddler’s Weird Self-Soothing Behaviors Explained
Let's be honest for a moment. Our toddlers are cute -- no doubt about that! But sometimes, their behavior is...well...weird. Picking their noses in public? Drinking the bathwater? Insisting on being naked at all times? Throwing tantrums over the color of their socks? Yeah...toddlers can be strange little people sometimes! And speaking of strange -- have any of you ever noticed that your toddler sometimes engages in some rather odd self-soothing behavior before naptime or bedtime?
3 Signs Your Toddler Is Ready To Stop Napping and How To Transition to Rest Time
When do kids stop napping? Ever heard the expression 'all good things must come to an end'? It proves true in many cases, doesn't it? Good books, beach vacations, chocolate cake...sooner or later, good things end. We can add something else to this list - naps. It's true! The naps that were (or perhaps are) a regular part of your baby's life will gradually decrease, and at some point in your little one's young life, they will stop altogether. But how do you know when your toddler is
5 Tips for How To Handle Your Toddler’s Temper Tantrums (Especially Sleep-Time Tantrums!)
One of the toughest things about raising a toddler has got to be, without a doubt, the tantrums. Few things can make a parent's blood pressure rise like a full-blown, ear-splitting, kicking-and-screaming tantrum. And a tantrum that happens in public? Like in the middle of Target on the Saturday before Christmas, when what seems like everyone in your entire city has come to buy last-minute gifts? Yeah. Even worse. (Ask me how I know...) Fortunately for you, parents of toddlers, tantrums
How to Handle Your Toddler’s or Preschooler’s Nightmares and Night Terrors: Part One
As a parent, you've probably had some experience with your baby or toddler waking in the middle of the night. And if you've read many of our Baby Sleep Site® blog articles or free guides, you've likely learned a lot about what can cause night waking: sleep associations, hunger, teething, illness, schedule problems, etc. Here's a night-waking cause that catches many parents of toddlers by surprise, however: nightmares and night terrors. Starting around 18 months, your toddler may start
How TV Affects Your Toddler or Preschooler’s Sleep
When my oldest was born, I was determined to be the "perfect" mom. I really was confident that if I simply did everything "right", I could produce a child prodigy, no problem at all. He'd play multiple instruments! He would excel at every sport he tried! I'd be listening to him reading me chapter books at age 4! He'd nap like a champ and be sleeping through the night by 8 weeks! I had some grand plans about TV, too: he wouldn't watch it. Ever. Needless to say, the past 6 years
Your Toddler’s Sleep Regressions Explained
Toddler sleep regressions - what are they, when they happen, and how to help your toddler sleep? Today's post will explain everything you need to know about toddler sleep regressions. Baby and toddler sleep is an ever-shifting, ever-changing thing, isn't it? Just when you think you're done with sleep training, done with nap time drama, done with night wakings -- you find out you're not. Something happens (an illness, a bout of teething, a vacation, etc.), and everything falls apart. And
When to Transition From Crib to Toddler Bed and How
When to transition your toddler from crib to bed will involve several factors you need to consider. This post will help you decide when is the right time and give you tips on how to do it. When To Transition From Crib to Toddler Bed First, let's talk about when to transition your toddler from crib to bed. There's no right or wrong answer. The ages for making this transition vary from family to family. With over 10 years of experience working with families, I recommend you try to wait until
Toddler Sleep Problems or Typical Toddler Behavior?
If you have a toddler at home, then you know toddler behavior can often seem downright crazy. From running around naked to eating the dog's food to peeing in their dresser drawers (yes, this actually happened at my house...). Toddlers tend to act in ways that make even the most veteran, experienced parents shake their heads and say "What?!" Sometimes, though, it can be hard to distinguish between "normal" toddler behavior and behavior that signals some kind of larger problem or deeper