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Tips on teaching toddlers restaurant manners

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It can be quite tricky to bring a young child to a restaurant. It's normal for a toddler or preschooler to grow restless, unruly and bored. Within minutes he will be running around the table, if not climbing right on top of it. And what if he breaks a glass or starts throwing food in the air? It's enough to make parents give up on eating out and resigning themselves to … [Read more...] about Tips on teaching toddlers restaurant manners

How to teach your toddler to put away his toys

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How can such a small child make a big mess? Toys everywhere—on the floor, under the bed, and crammed into the sofa crevices. Unfortunately, a little mess is part of the territory: your child is exploring the world, and mess is a natural consequence. The good news is that you don't have to live in a complete disaster zone. Teaching her to clean up after herself can also … [Read more...] about How to teach your toddler to put away his toys

How to prepare your toddler for a doctor’s checkup

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Oh, for the good old days when our baby would peacefully sleep through a visit to the pediatrician. Toddlers are old enough to know what's going on. They can scream in fear when they remember the needle from the last check-up, and wriggle in protest as strangers (even if it is a friendly doctor) poke at their body. Here are some ways to prepare your toddler for a checkup, … [Read more...] about How to prepare your toddler for a doctor’s checkup

Signs your toddler’s ready for potty training

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Why do some toddlers master potty training in just a few days, while others struggle with accidents for moms? It's all…timing. Potty training involves many skills and abilities. Your toddler is more likely to 'get' potty training if he's already reached certain milestones. If you wait until he's ready—based on these simple signs—then potty training will be much easier for … [Read more...] about Signs your toddler’s ready for potty training