Some toddlers do bite. As parents, it can be difficult to deal with a toddler that bites, especially when they bite other children. Daycare and Preschools usually have a no tolerance policy for that type of problem. It can also cause major problems inside the household, as parents are trying to grapple with why -- and how to stop their toddler from biting. Part of dealing with biting is to understand exactly why your toddler is biting in the first place.
Most often, biting occurs when two children are playing together. It usually happens when one wants a toy the
Infants/Toddlers
Who doesn’t love the precocious toddler? You know, the child that talks easily to the checkout person at the local store, excited about the new toy she has clutched in her hands? Or the child who bubbles over with laughter and smiles on cue at portrait taking time, often saying “cheese” to boot! But what about the shy toddler? The one who hides behind mom or dad whenever strangers come too close, often looking away when spoken to – especially in checkout lines. And the toddler who finds cameras to be scary and flashbulbs to be startling?
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Talking to Your Toddler About Lying
January 12th, 2012 Posted by T Akery | Behavior, Infants/Toddlers
This is one of the big issues that you face as a parent of a toddler. No matter how good you think your toddler is about telling the truth, at some point, they will come up with a lie. Whether their motive is to stay out of trouble or they lied because they felt like it, as a parent you will have to face this uncomfortable situation.
The good news is at this age, lying isn't something they've had a lot of practice at. So, it is relatively easy to catch the problem right away. In fact, most of the
The good news is at this age, lying isn't something they've had a lot of practice at. So, it is relatively easy to catch the problem right away. In fact, most of the
Dealing with After-Christmas Chaos
December 28th, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Holidays, Infants/Toddlers
The after-Christmas chaos is a rough time for toddlers. The main reason is that toddlers are simply overwhelmed. Christmas brought in a plethora of wrapped toys, candy, and cookies. All the excitement combined with sugar can overload them on that day. Unfortunately, the aftermath of Christmas day is simply pure chaos. One of the hardest things for toddlers to understand is that Christmas is over.
With so many toys to play with on the day after, you might want to consider putting some of them away until most of the mess is cleaned up. Consider putting away the toys that
With so many toys to play with on the day after, you might want to consider putting some of them away until most of the mess is cleaned up. Consider putting away the toys that
The holiday season always seems more magical when you have a little one to share it with. Nothing beats the awe in a child’s eyes the first time they see the glowing lights on the Christmas tree, or when they realize that colorful presents placed before them contain toys and other treasures – just for them.
Although Christmas is almost here, there’s still time to buy just one more perfect gift for that special toddler in your life. Check out the gift ideas below; they are tried and true.
1. Santa’s Cookie Plate
For an infant or a very young toddler, a
Although Christmas is almost here, there’s still time to buy just one more perfect gift for that special toddler in your life. Check out the gift ideas below; they are tried and true.
1. Santa’s Cookie Plate
For an infant or a very young toddler, a
