All people have daily routines that they need to complete each day – it is the same for kids! Daily Routine Cards can help your child feel motivated to do their regular daily tasks. Here’s how to make Daily Routine Cards: 1. Pick Simple Activities: Ask your child to list 4-5 activities that they can Read More
Category: Toddlers
Stop The Diaper Changing Battles
Babies are little bundles of energy! They don’t want to lie still to have their diapers changed. They cry, fuss, or even crawl away. A simple issue can turn into a major tug-of-war between parent and baby. Diaper changing as a ritual The position of parent and baby during a diaper change is perfect for Read More
Potty Training Quick Facts
Potty training can be natural, easy, and peaceful. The first step is to know the facts. This article is an excerpt from The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Diapers by Elizabeth Pantley. (McGraw-Hill, 2006) This handout is provided by Parent Trust for Washington Children. All information in Read More
Potty Training Readiness Quiz
Potty training is easier and happens faster if your child is truly ready in all three areas: physical, cognitive and social. But the big question is: how do you know when your child is ready? If you have never traveled this road before, you likely don’t even know what signs to look for. Take this Read More
Potty Training Ready Set Go
Potty Training – Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Get Ready If your child is near or has passed his first birthday, you can begin incorporating pre-potty training ideas into his life. They are simple things that will lay the groundwork for potty training and will make the process much easier when you’re ready to begin. Read More
On The Phone
Here are some tips to help your child learn to respect phone time. Plan Ahead Call Back Later:avoid making calls at times when your child is likely to need your attention (for example, before or after school, at meals or bed time). Tell callers: “I’ll have to call you back later.” Keep Calls Short:save longer Read More