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Toy Jail

They always said it was the terrible two’s. Then when Logan turned three I thought they must have been mistaken. Now that he’s four I’m wondering if they must have been off their rocker because four has been much harder than two or three ever was. At least when he was two he didn’t know how to talk back yet, don’t worry, he’s got it mastered now. Somehow in the last month he came up with the notion that he is in charge and he doesn’t have to listen to anyone anymore, especially Mom. We tried time-out. We tried talking … Continue reading →

Toddler Tips: Taming the Savage Beast

We talked about tempering toddler tantrums earlier and while you will learn very quickly what works with your little one, here are a few other tips for taming some of the behavior your toddler may exhibit. It’s important to remember, even when you are verging on ripping your own hair out, that toddlers do not necessarily know right from wrong. That’s what we are teaching them. So with that in mind, here are some toddler tips for taming them and teaching them at the same time: Scribbles – Your toddler loves to draw, on paper, on furniture, on their toys, … Continue reading →

Home and Family: Time-out Spot

Many children today have bedrooms that look like toy stores, electronics shops, or a combination of the two. Even small children often have TVs, DVDs, CD players, video games, and toys galore. Their rooms are jam packed with fun things to do. If your child’s room is similar, then sending him or her to the room as a disciplinary measure probably isn’t going to do much good. Many parents today use time-outs as a form of discipline, but this method will work much better if you create a time-out spot that is a little less like a theme park than … Continue reading →

The Fussy Baby (Part III)

When it comes to a fussy baby, we’ve talked about their need to communicate. Most times you can fix whatever is ‘wrong’ and the baby will stop crying. But what if you do it all and the crying is still happening? At that point, most parents wonder if it is ‘colic.’ Colic is used by a lot of people to describe a baby that is difficult to comfort. Some situations where your baby may be colicky include: Illness Frustration Loneliness Worry Fear Boredom Colic It’s important to recognize that when your baby is sick, their cries can be weak or … Continue reading →