Nightlight: Face to face
In other words, I’m starting to feel ready to wean. Sometimes. And my child is fine with this sometimes, but vehemently not at others.
Out of Nowhere
Toddlers' reactions can often seem disconnected from the immediate cause. The intensity doesn't always match the perceived trigger. And to top it off, young children are generally not equipped to tell us why they felt the need to throw themselves on the floor so dramatically when you suggested they put on their socks.
Reframing Regressions
Sleep regression. Potty training regression. Separation regression. The implication is always of a step backward. A loss of sorts. Of course, what we mean as parents is that our baby or toddler is behaving in a way we thought they had outgrown.
Parenting Mantras: When they go low, we go high.
A good mantra is one that speaks to you. It should be simple and easy to remember. It could be a sound to bring you back into yourself. It could be a word that reminds you to "breathe" or "wait." It could even be a phrase that reminds you of an important truth and brings perspective to a moment.
How to Play with Your Toddler
These 3 steps can serve as a guide for playing with babies, toddlers and beyond! If you try them and find them helpful I'd love to hear.