How to Choose Daycare for a Toddler
Decide what kind of daycare you want: professional facility or in-home., Visit the child care facility for a tour...
Parenting tips, childcare advice, and guides for building a happy family life.
Decide what kind of daycare you want: professional facility or in-home., Visit the child care facility for a tour...
Pack a range of toys., Ditch a toy if: There are numerous pieces needed., Try offering a coloring book with characters...
Set an early bedtime., Develop a bedtime routine., Maintain your bedtime routine., Set clear boundaries and limits.
Prevent the unwanted behavior., Remove your toddler., Trade with your older toddler., Give them something else to do...
Communicate., Be the problem solver., Encourage your children, especially when they are having trouble with something...
Give your child choices when you ask a question., Count down if your child resists making a decision., Tell your child...
Know when to redirect., Explain when you can., Change their line of thinking., Create empathy., Provide alternatives...
Determine the cause of your child’s fears., Help your child overcome her fears of water., Take a bath with your child...
Remain calm., Redirect their attention., Don’t use physical force., Avoid shaming them., Normalize their curiosity...
Wait for the child’s parents to speak up., Don’t single anyone out., Remove your own child from the situation., Speak...
Encourage the use of blocks., Avoid managing their play., Encourage pretend play., Get them out of the house., Schedule...
Choose clothes your toddler will be comfortable in., Choose clothes made from cotton where possible., Consider layering...
Set up a rewards program., Leave the pacifier in the bed, as it is an aid to sleep., Never let the baby walk around...
Ignore the problem., Figure out your child’s triggers., Eliminate triggers., Distract your child., Substitute items for...
Determine why your toddler hates bath time., Read children’s books about bathing., Stock the bathroom with supplies...
Learn and understand you child's feelings., Expose your child to different food., Make food more attractive and...
Accept that anger is normal and healthy., Realize that toddlers struggle to express emotion., Recognize your toddler’s...
Create a game that reinforces good habits., Let your child take the lead., Give surprise rewards.
Ask the doctor for an antibiotic that is taken less frequently., Request an antibiotic with a more appealing taste...
Relax., Offer healthy foods, including snack times., Steam vegetables with a little oil, and spices or herbs., Keep...
Focus on increasing your child’s confidence., Teach generosity., Work on sharing., Read picture books about...
Have fun with your child by playing active games., Play with your child to help her learn new language skills., Teach...
Consider attaching a child's bike seat to your own bike., Attach the bike seat to either the front or back of the...
Establish a routine., Adjust the routine when daylight savings time begins., Adjust the routine when daylight savings...
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