Toddlers and Preschool

Biting

Toddler biting is common for many toddlers. Sometimes they bite because it feels good on their teething gums and sometimes it's because they enjoy the strong reaction they get from adults. Most biting occurs between the ages of 13 months and 30 months and should stop around age three..... Read More>>

Disciplining Your Children

Preschoolers

Preschoolers are able to learn rules and follow directions. With clear rules and consistent enforcement, your preschooler will learn self -discipline and self- control. Hitting and/or yelling at your preschooler are not effective discipline techniques. These actions teach your preschooler that violence and yelling are an appropriate response to anger or frustration. Read More>>>

Fussy Eating in Toddlers

If you ask any mother of a toddler, she will tell you that feeding a toddler can be trying at times. The reasons for this are numerous. One of the first things you need to find out is if the child is not eating due to an allergy. Rarely is this the cause of fussy eating, but it can be one of the reasons....Read More>>>

Don't Pass the Peas Please- When my 2nd child was still in a high chair and “feeding” himself it was a food fight from beginning to end. The fight was not with me or his father or siblings. The fight was with this curious toddler trying to get those enticing little objects from his plastic plate with puppies staring at him to his mouth... Read More>>>;

Potty Training

Potty training requires a great deal of patience, and setbacks often happen. Many children begin potty training between 18 to 24 months of age; however, it's not uncommon for a child to still be in diapers at three years of age. This is an important stage in your child's development. Be sure to show kindness, love, support and respect as your child moves out of diapers. Praise your child when the job is done correctly... Read More>>>

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Comment by Krystina Jorgensen on September 23, 2010 at 12:27pm: Hello all i am a stay at home mother of 3. I am looking for some friends and some women in my area that would like to walk together. Or maybe morning coffee talk while our kids play or fun activities for all of us to do. I have a 13 yr old boy, 2 daughters 9 and 5. also i have a step daughter although i dont like that word she is 4. My kids start soccer in mid OCT. so anyone staying at home looking for some interaction with another adult lol or playdates for your kids send me a mess. thanks!

Comment by Terra Avon Rep on September 13, 2010 at 10:03pm: I wish there was a place for moms with kindergarteners

Comment by Dede on June 18, 2010 at 1:35pm: Hi Judi!

I can imagine that would be very frustrating. Glad you recognize that toddlers go through various stages as they mature. Please let me know if there are subjects you would like us to cover here:)

Comment by Dede on April 20, 2010 at 9:07am: Hi Heather, Did you read the article on biting here? http://www.divacafe.net/page/biting-1

That is normal for kids that age.

Comment by heather mikel on April 20, 2010 at 12:07am: i have a 1 and a 2 yr old that bit each other all the time and dont know what to do about it .