A toddlers blog filled with information for parents and single moms

 By Dr. Roger McIntire

Just when it seems you’re getting the knack of parenting, your child enters the “No” stage. Learn how to handle the power struggle between you and your toddler.

Two-year-old Joshua’s “No!” is accompanied by a sly look at Mom. He is testing his mother’s limits, but he is also trying to navigate his own limits. He is asking, “Are my parents a part of me, or do we think independently?”

You’ve just started to finally make some parenting progress on the basics of sleeping, eating, and successful toilet training . . . and then the “No” stage takes over.

Weary parents, don’t despair! Here are some tips to help you manage these trying times.

Your Child and No!

A few months ago Joshua learned his hand was part of him, and his mommy’s finger between his first teeth was not. This leads to two conclusions: Biting mommy’s fingers doesn’t hurt him but the consequences vary, and biting his own fingers hurts every time.

Not long after this discovery of independence, the milestones of eating, sleeping, and toilet training become the early battlegrounds for the “No” stage. Here, a child has an advantage because he has his own inside information: “Aren’t you hungry?” “No.” [Read more →]

I came across this really useful great idea post here is the link so you know what i mean . http://homemakerbarbi.blogspot.com/2008/04/works-for-me-wednesday-potty-chair.html

Its great if your showing your tot how to potty train.

Competition for spots in acceptable state schools is so fierce in Spain, that parents are getting divorces in order to give their children an advantage. Under Spanish law, children living with a single parent get extra points on their applications.

Family courts have noticed that the numbers of official separation rose by 50 percent right before the deadline for school registration. In Spain, spouses can secure a divorce in only five weeks. After school placement is over, officials claim that many couples are back in court seeking reconciliation.

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Its really hot in Texas so we decided to give him sugar free popsicles . Can you tell his happy? I’m sticking to sugar free treats from now on because we were at Starbucks yesterday and I gave him some of my vanilla frappuccino and it turned out to be a really bad idea! It was non stop jumping he was everywhere. I’ve never seen him so excited and full of energy and I never thought he could ever get any more hyper than he already was. He was babbling, and spinning, jumping, crawling around ,picking up and touching everything he could get his hands on. It was like he drank 10 red bulls and when into fast forward. We all had a pretty good laugh, and it took hours for him to calm down, so I learned a very valuable lesson as a new mom, NEVER EVER give your toddler vanilla frappuccino or anything too sweet. The results will vary but you will have your work cut out for you trust me!

Check out these cute outfits only at gap. Your tot is going to look cute wearing these you can even mix and match them. Their at a reasonable price, very comfortable and easy to wash. Go and see the rest of the cute pictures. [Read more →]

My babe is at the stage where he repeats EVERYTHING I say. It’s fun most of the time, but can be a tad harrowing when someone drops a four–letter word in front of her.

Somehow my motherly instincts have severely curbed my cursing, but every now and again, I let one slip.

Just the other night she caught me by surprise as she dropped the “F” bomb. Shocked and appalled, I didn’t know what to do. At 33–months–old, what good does scolding him for bad language do? And besides that, it wasn’t his fault that he learned it and was simply repeating it. It was just like any other word.

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As I stared at his with wide eyes and dropped jaw, he reached forward and grabbed his frog and again said the “F” word. Much relieved, I excitedly said, “Yes! Frog! F–R–O–G!”

Phew. A close call for sure. It was a good reminder to mind my P’s and Q’s.

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Here are some really cute outfits for your lil ones . They have lovely details and lush florals for the girls. For the boys is a lil different really preppy, fresh with textured fabrics. Fun for going out to the park, a kids play-date or for any occasion. We all want are kids to look good and these out fits will really do it for them. [Read more →]

Do you ever find yourself playing a verbal tug–of–war with your child? You’re not alone. A study released in the
March/April 2008 issue of Child Development reports:

Mothers and their toddlers argue 20-25 times per hour on average.

The study examined children between 30 and 36–months–old in two separate sessions where the kids faced a challenging environment. In an hour long period, some children only quarreled with their mamas four times while others duked it out 55 times!

How often do you fret with your lil one in an hour?
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Since we cant take our lil brats to the movies why not make it a movie night at home. But that does not mean you can watch rated R movies lol. Your kid would love it especially if you make them this snack. So try making it and enjoy with your lil one. 

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Well, here is your chance to get Gap prices on fabulous French kids fashion from Jacadi, my go to place for fresh, well tailored and immaculate looks. This is your chance to stock up on next winter’s coats (and everything else) at half price. For me, coats is a major purchase, I believe in nice coats for myself and I extend the sentiment for everyone in the family =) [Read more →]