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Toddlers Are Awesome

I recently realized that my toddler will not be a toddler much longer. Apparently, the age range during which a child is a toddler is from eighteen months until three years. Dylan will turn three on November 21. At that point, he will belong to the “preschoolers” age group regardless of whether or not he is actually enrolled in preschool at the time. As with anything kid – related, it seems as though passing through the toddler stage did not take as long as I thought that it might. There sure have been a lot of things packed in to … Continue reading →

Toddlers Are Amazing

One of the most enjoyable things about being the parent of a toddler can be watching your toddler as he or she grows. Seeing a little person make strides in learning how to express himself, use his body to do different fun and practical things, and think his way through different situations are just some of the wonders that we parents can experience as our toddlers develop. Some days it seems as if Dylan is a long way from doing anything independently, and other days he seems to have developed skills beyond his years. This week, our family is on … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: Feb. 18 through Feb. 23

From breastfeeding questions to potty discussions–we’ve covered it this week in the baby blog. Did you miss something? Check here to catch up on your reading, see which blogs were commented on, and add your opinion! Sunday, Feb. 18 Weaning: When Illness Interrupts the Process Our guest blogging friend Amy shares with us why she decided to ditch the weaning effort temporarily and comfort her daughter at the breast during illness. You can check out Amy’s other blogs in the Christian section of Families.com. Tuesday, Feb. 20 Tales from the Potty: Potty Mouths If you’ve potty trained, you know all … Continue reading →

Toddlers: Copy Cats By Nature

Our children are natural copycats. They display the ability to imitate and mimic the behavior of the adults around them from birth onwards. In fact, it’s being a copycat or the art of imitating that is one of their primary learning tools. They mimic our expressions. They mimic our behavior. They mimic how we say things. How Else Do They Learn? While there are a variety of ways your child will learn over the years, copycatting and imitating are their primary learning tools. We show them how to hold a pencil or a crayon by placing it in their hands … Continue reading →

Beach Fun at Home

There’s nothing like a beach vacation to celebrate summer. Enjoying the sun, sand and surf is a rite of passage for many families, but like all good things, seasonal trips to the shore don’t last forever. If you struggle with vacation withdrawal, consider the following fun projects designed to battle the summer blues.  You will be amazed at how cheap and easy it is to turn all that extra sand you dragged home from the beach into amazing vacation souvenirs: Beach Candles Materials: Solid colored pillar candle Rubber cement Sand Shells Newspaper Directions: Dump some sand on newspaper that has … Continue reading →

Surviving Independence Day with a Toddler

There are few toddlers who are not captivated by the sight of colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky. It’s the thunderous booms most tots can live without. You want to see real fireworks?  Take an unsuspecting toddler with sensitive hearing to a Fourth of July fireworks show and you’ll get a front row seat to an explosive meltdown the likes of which will surpass any holiday pyrotechnic show. Trust me. Unfortunately, if you have older children, who are unfazed by the massive booms that resonate in your head and chest, the option of staying home on the Fourth is … Continue reading →

Oh The Ways That They Play

As your toddler grows, he or she can learn to play in different and more challenging ways. Teaching toddlers basic games like tag or hide and seek is a fun way to play together and help your toddler learn new things. The other day, I laughed so hard as I started teaching Dylan how to play hide and seek. First of all, it is so cute to hear him counting, even though the numbers are not quite in the right order. Also, since it takes time to learn how to play a new game, he was having a little trouble … Continue reading →

Have A Happy Halloween With Your Toddler

Halloween is just around the corner, and for the parents of toddlers it can be both a very fun and a very challenging holiday to navigate. Getting your little guy or girl into a costume is not likely to be much of a battle because most toddlers love to play “dress up”. If you want, you can even get into the act with a compatible costume for yourself. Your toddler is sure to love seeing Mommy, Daddy, or both “playing dress up” too. This year, Dylan has decided that he would like to be a fireman. He already has his … Continue reading →

Save on a Trip to Paradise

From mid-September through mid-November you can score some of the cheapest airfare to Hawaii. What’s more, once you arrive in paradise, you can scoop up spectacular fall rates on hotels and rental cars as well. The Aloha State has something for everyone, from breathtaking beaches and active volcanoes to stunning waterfalls and dozens of award-winning golf courses. Hawaii is also home to some of the world’s best outdoor adventures, including year-round paragliding, windsurfing and snorkeling. Unlike most of the continental United States, Hawaii does not experience major temperature fluctuations in the fall. That means you can enjoy incredible weather and … Continue reading →

Inspiring The Good In Your Toddler

As parents, we want many things for our children. One of the things that many parents think about is how to raise a child who contributes positively to society. Some people may feel that if you have a toddler, it is too early to concern yourself with such things. Since toddlers are readily able to observe and imitate the actions of the adults in their lives, I would say that now is an important time to begin laying the foundation upon which your toddler can build his or her values. One of the simplest ways to help your toddler develop … Continue reading →