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Ask a Baby Blogger: Help! My Active Toddler Is Way Too Active!

Question: Do you have any suggestions for how to structure and organize a day for an active toddler? My 18 month old is constantly on the go and I’m not sure I can keep up with her!!! As the mother of two active toddlers, I am full of suggestions. But you need to know that suggestions are just that. What works for one, may well not work for another. With that said, here is a list of things to think about: 1. Do you have a routine? In my experience, the more active they are, the more routine they need. … Continue reading →

Biting: The Why’s and How to Deal With It

Biting can be a big problem. Just ask the child who is wearing a set of red teeth marks on their arm. Biting can be common in children from ages one to three years. It needs to be discouraged from the very beginning. Biters bight for different reasons. Knowing the reason that your child is biting will best help you deal with the biting behavior. Experimental Biting – A young child who is curious what will happen if they bite often does experimental biting. The adult should send clear signals that the biting is inappropriate and tell the child, “No.” … Continue reading →