20 Christmas Gift Ideas for Active Toddlers

20 Christmas Gift Ideas for Active Toddlers

Our household values experiences over stuff. So for the past couple years, we did a no gift Christmas so we could save our money and go to the Bahamas as a family. This year however, he is well aware of the Grinch, Santa, and the whole Christmas experience. He is also...
Positive Discipline Techniques for Toddlers: Time-In

Positive Discipline Techniques for Toddlers: Time-In

Today I am going to share with you a positive discipline technique that has been working very well for our little family. I am sure there are many parents, like myself, looking for a gentle way to discourage misbehavior in their strong-willed toddler and this article...
10 Calming Activities for Toddlers Before Bed

10 Calming Activities for Toddlers Before Bed

If you find yourself in a sleep regression, this post is going to give you ideas for calming activies for toddlers before bed. Guiding your toddler through such calming activities can eloquently direct a busy mind and body to a state of relaxion that makes it easier...
5 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Parenting Toddlers

5 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Parenting Toddlers

Parenting toddlers is a whole new world and seems like we need different strategy every day! It is darn-near impossible to figure out what’s going on in their busy brains and sometimes it feels like we are. just. failing them. I am doing the best I can...
How to Get Your Toddler to Leave Without Fights

How to Get Your Toddler to Leave Without Fights

This post is all about my secret weapon that I use to get my toddler to leave a playground, playplace, or pool without fights. It’s that dreaded time. You know the one. You see their tired eyes and know if you wait any longer to leave it will likely be too late....