Remain Calm To Avoid Causing Alarm

The other day, there was a tornado watch for our area. We don’t have television, so my mother in law called me to let me know about it. Although I was fairly certain that no tornado was going to come spinning through our yard, I did turn the radio on so that if there were a warning I would hear it. Dylan heard me talking about it on the phone with my mother in law, and asked me “What tornado is?” I explained to him that there were going to be very big thunderstorms that afternoon, and sometimes when there … Continue reading

Why Your Toddler Asks “Why?”

Over the past couple of days, I have come to realize that it is payback time for something that I did to my parents when I was a little girl. Why? That’s exactly it. Why. The word why, to be exact. I can distinctly remember countless times when, as a child, I asked my parents “why”. I used to be one of those kids. Dylan has always been a curious little guy. Within the past couple of days he has discovered a new way to express his curiosity – asking “why”. For example, as we were getting ready for bed … Continue reading

Mission Possible – Dining Out With Your Toddler

If the thought of dining out with your little one brings to mind images of ketchup – covered tantrums or macaroni meltdowns, know that while those things can and do happen it is also possible to have a fun dinner out with your entire family. While it is not possible to guarantee a successful restaurant outing with your toddler, there are things that you can do to increase your chances of having a good time. First, choose your venue carefully. Look for a place with gracious staff, an inviting atmosphere, and food that you know your toddler likes. Also, plan … Continue reading