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Eight No-Fail Toddler Toys

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Eight No-Fail Toddler Toys

If you have a toddler (generally considered between the ages of 12-36 months) or you’re trying to think for a present for one, here are some no-fail suggestions: A “pounding bench”– also known as a hammer toy. You probably had one as a kid. You show the child how to put in the pegs and then … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby Gear, Toddler Tagged With: toys, toddlers, play, fun

Play Date Protocol for Parents

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Play Date Protocol for Parents

Q. My three-year-old has a best friend at daycare and wants him to come over and play, but I’ve only said hi to this boy’s mom once or twice. It feels weird to ask her over on a “date.” How to I make it less awkward? One of the most fun parts of being a toddler parent is watching them move out of … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Toddler, Preschooler Tagged With: toddler, play dates, socializing, daycare, friendship

Toddler Discipline That Works

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Toddler Discipline That Works

Let’s face it, as cute as they can be, toddlers also have a way of channelling the worst of human behavior: selfishness, destructiveness, and a complete lack of self-control. So what’s a parent to do when, say, your toddler hears you say “no,” but keeps pulling the cat’s tail anyway, or hits a … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Toddler Tagged With: toddler, discipline

Pregnant, Can I Wean My 9-Month-Old Now?

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Pregnant, Can I Wean My 9-Month-Old Now?

Hi there, my question is I just found out im 11 weeks pregnant with my second child, I’m still breastfeeding my 9th month old son. When can I stop feeding him???” You can stop breastfeeding whenever you want to! It’s perfectly fine and safe to continue breastfeeding while you’re pregnant, as long … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby (General), Toddler Tagged With: solids, solid food, breastfeeding and pregnancy, breast milk

Toddler Toothbrushing Tips

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If your toddler hates having his teeth brushed, he’s normal! How to keep teeth clean when your child fights you every step of the way. It’s important to start cleaning your baby’s teeth as soon as they appear, but as a general rule, babies and toddlers are not big fans of the experience. Here are … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Toddler Tagged With: teeth, toothbrushing, dental care

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