Nap Time Activities For Non Nappers

Transitioning from Naptime to Quiet Time When the time comes for your toddler to drop the last nap, it can be a challenging stage for some. I know it was for us. Naptime battles can be frustrating and exhausting some days. Eventually, you may feel like you are the one losing the battle and decide … Read more

When Your Child Has Haircut Phobia-This Too Shall Pass

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How We Helped Our Son Overcome His Intense Fear Of Haircuts I had never seen my son so upset. I’m no psychologist, but I believe they call it fight or flight response. This was not just a normal ‘I don’t like this’ type of reaction, this was sheer panic, heart pounding, a massive meltdown. Could … Read more

How To Handle The 2 Year Old Nap Strike

When our son was 2, he decided that napping wasn’t all it was cracked up to be and decided to go on a 2-year-old nap strike. We knew he would be miserable without his afternoon nap but weren’t sure how to handle it. Thankfully, after doing some research, we discovered that it wasn’t necessarily permanent. … Read more

Terrible Twos And Other Stages Of Kidhood

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Are The Terrible Twos REALLY All That Terrible? You’ve made it through the newborn stage, crawling, teething, furniture surfing, and first steps. Now, are you ready to deal with the terrible twos and all the other stages that will follow? One thing’s for sure, toddlers and little kids are super cute, but they can also … Read more

How To Teach Your Toddler Kindness And Empathy

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Raising Kind, Empathetic Children Begins At Home Because Home Is Where We Learn Love Teaching kindness and empathy to children begins in the home. You, dear parents, are your child’s first teacher, mentor, and hero. They model their behaviour based on yours, and if you truly want to teach your toddler kindness, the best thing … Read more