Being a parent isn’t an easy job. There are so many aspects of Parenting. And you have to take good care of each aspect. One really important part of parenting is strong communication between children and parents. But how do we make our communication stronger? The answer to this is to be more engaged with your children. You have to be involved with your children in different ways to have strong communication with them. Otherwise, uninvolved parenting would be the result … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to be More Engaged with Your Children
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How to Help Your Toddler With Their Big Feelings
Your toddler's "big feelings" can be overwhelming at times. And they can be overwhelming for your toddler, too. Helping your toddler handle their big feelings can go a long way toward your comfort level and their's. Toddlers have been described as "babies on wheels," which refers both to their age and their mobility. In many ways, they really are still babies. So it's important to remember that as you help them deal with their emotions. Even though they are not small babies, … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Toddler With Their Big Feelings
How to Effectively Communicate with Your Toddler
I am sure you have probably wished that you could be understood better by those around you. Your toddlers feel the same way! The big difference is they have much more limited communication skills than you. Because of the limited communication, toddlers can get so frustrated that they throw a temper tantrum. Learning how to communicate with your toddler can go a long way toward enhancing your relationship and helping your toddler feel loved and understood. But how can you communicate … [Read more...] about How to Effectively Communicate with Your Toddler
How to Help Your Toddler Deal with Fear
Have you noticed that toddlers are notorious for experiencing irrational fears? If you are really honest you may agree that you get annoyed sometimes with their fears. Especially when you have a hard time getting your toddler to understand that their fears have no basis. What can you do? Let me share some tips that may help. Pin this for later Don't blow it off It's easy to dismiss your toddler's fears. After all, you know there's nothing to be afraid of. It's just a vacuum … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Toddler Deal with Fear
How to Enjoy the Toddler Years
I am sure that you have received many warnings about the toddler phase by the time your baby turned one. You may have heard about the "terrible twos." Or maybe, you have witnessed a toddler throwing a major tantrum at the grocery store. Like the teen years, the toddler years have a reputation for being difficult. But I believe that it doesn't have to be that way for you. In fact, the toddler years can be some of the most joyful, fun, and exciting times you can experience as a mother. … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy the Toddler Years