Toddlers and Young Children
Flying with children
This summer we’re going to fly with our two little ones. As much as I’m looking forward to the vacation, I’m honestly dreading the flight. And I’m already anticipating other passengers  not being happy with us.
Jack, who is 3, should be fine. A stack of snacks, juice, and books or games should keep him [...]
Won’t drink from a sippy cup
Transitioning from a bottle to a cup can be a non-issue for some children and a challenge for others. I’ve had experience on both ends of the spectrum. My first son took to a cup almost immediately. My second son wasn’t so willing.
In all the baby books it states that a child should no longer [...]
10 Suggestions for Discipline
My child’s teachers are often sending home parenting tips and articles that they receive in their continuing education classes. Below is content from one of the articles I’d like to share. I don’t know who the author is, but I’ve had this hanging on my fridge and it has helped me get through the terrible [...]
First trip to the dentist
Your child’s first trip to the dentist should happen when they’re 3 years old. We had our first trip recently and it went much better than I had expected. Here are a few pointers that may help make the experience relatively painless for you and your child.
Prepare your child
Go to a pediatric dentist
Get a morning [...]
Easter eggs and an ER trip
Within one month we had 2 ER trips and 2 doctor visits for just one kid. The last emergency room visit was particularly unique. It started with an innocent trip to Grandma’s house. We were hanging out having a nice visit and then it was nap time. Jack (who was 2 at the time) really [...]
Why do they only repeat bad words?
My son is already taking after his father with selective hearing. I can ask him 5 times to brush his teeth and he acts as if he doesn’t hear me. Yet in a different room if I whisper that I bought chocolate, he comes running in asking for a treat. Â Are you kidding me?
I’m [...]
The age of time-outs
I grew up when it was ok to spank your child if they got out of line. And honestly, it was almost abnormal if you didn’t occasionally spank your kid when they were acting up. Now we live in the day of ‘time-outs’. I used to think this was a silly concept of course until [...]
