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Very First: Swim Lessons with Twins
Part 1-meaning very first lesson! Boys 1st B-day at the Beach (a year ago as post was written). Swim lessons with twins? Is that even possible? Yes but you need two people obviously. We decided to go with British Swim School, which is swim lessons in our area, in the United States. The first lesson,…
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Your Toddler Isn’t Misbehaving—They’re Unanchored (Here’s What They Need)
Has your toddler ever been calm one moment and then absolutely unhinged the next? Chances are, the answer is yes. Toddlers are known for their extreme emotional swings, going from 0 to 100 in about three seconds. When these swings happen, they can throw us for a loop. In our own frustration, we tend to…
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Stop Trying to Get Your Toddler to Listen: Right Intention, Wrong Strategy
When most of us think of what it means for a child to be a good listener, we probably think of a child who follows directions quickly, quietly, and without pushback, not just one who hears. But this “ideal” is actually compliance, and there is a big gap between a child hearing an instruction and…
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3 Phrases That Calm Toddler Meltdowns Over Mistakes
Has your toddler ever given up at a task they barely even started? Have you seen them start to color in a coloring page, but one stray scribble out of the lines leaves them frustrated? Or have you found them screaming because the tower they built fell down, and they meltdown instead of rebuilding it?…
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Why ‘Calm Down!’ Backfires & What to Say Instead During a Meltdown
Have you ever told your upset toddler to calm down only for them to scream louder? Or maybe you’ve said, “Stop crying!” but then their crying just doubles in volume. In these moments we can feel overstimulated, frustrated, and out of control ourselves. We’ve all been there. Sometimes we get stuck saying things that we…
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Why School Drop Offs Can Get Harder & How to Ease Late Separation Anxiety
As the school year begins and our toddlers start daycare or preschool for the first time, we might find that the first day goes more smoothly than we thought it would, but that a few days in our toddlers suddenly have a harder time separating from us. This can catch us off guard, especially if…
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5 Strategies More Powerful Than Timeout
Does timeout with your toddler look more like a wrestling match than a calming moment? Does it turn it into a game where they laugh and run away? This reaction to timeout is more common than you might think, making timeout not very effective for many toddlers. Heather has seen the struggle and shares five…
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Toddler Milestones Part 3: Navigating Ages 3 to 4
When our toddlers turn three, it can feel like they become little teenagers, bossing us around, not listening, and blowing up emotionally over little things. Heather has helped many parents of toddlers navigate this tricky stage, from increased meltdowns and defiance, to being rough with siblings and pets, fake crying, and intense screaming. If this…
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Toddler Car Battles: Why They Happen and What Helps
When it’s time to get in the car, does your toddler put up a fight? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Most (if not all) toddlers will resist having to get into the car at some point. Heather is here to help and gives us some of the most common reasons for…
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What We Do In Our Toddler’s Big Emotional Moments Changes Everything
It’s no secret that toddlers have big emotions. The screaming, crying, fighting, and tantrums can be so tough for parents and caregivers to endure and we might want to just make it stop sometimes. But if we consistently try to shut our toddler’s emotions down with shame and frustration, we could be showing them that…
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Traveling with Toddlers and Tantrum Free Trips
If the thought of traveling with young toddlers, especially between the ages of 2 and 4, is daunting, you have come to the right place. But what if I told you your toddlers’ tantrums and struggles don’t have to dictate your travel plans and family trips? Heather offers tips and mindset shifts to help you…
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