Making the Little Years Easier

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  Why Is My Toddler Waking Up at 5 AM? 7 Possible Reasons and What to Try
  5:07 AM. You hear a tiny voice outside the bedroom door. “Mommy…” You pull the blanket a little higher. Silence. Then: “Mommy. I’m awake.” You look at the clock. 5:07. No. Absolutely not. You close your eyes and hope this is one of those dreams where you wake up and discover it’s actually 7:30. Then comes the sentence that ends all hope: “Mommy, I’m REALLY awake.” And just like that,…
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  Why Is My Toddler Fighting Bedtime? 9 Common Reasons and What to Do
  There’s a moment almost every toddler parent knows. You gave your child a bath. Pajamas are on. Teeth are brushed. You read a book. You even gave that extra-special bedtime cuddle. You turn off the light. Pull up the blanket. Kiss your little one on the forehead and whisper: “Good night, sweetheart.” You make it about three steps toward the door. Then you hear: “Mommy, I’m thirsty!” So you turn…
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  15 Ways to Help Your Toddler Listen Without Yelling or Power Struggles
  There comes a stage of motherhood when you may start questioning your own ears. You say: “Honey, put your toys away.” Nothing. You say a little louder: “Did you hear Mommy?” Still nothing. You walk over. “I said, put your toys away.” Your child looks at you. Then… picks up one little car and runs away. You stand there. The car is running. The child is running. And your patience…
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  10 Little Things That Can Make Childhood Feel Magical
  There is something bittersweet about childhood: It goes by so quickly. Today, those little feet are still running across the living room. Tomorrow, the shirt that fit perfectly yesterday is suddenly too short. And one day, your child won’t call you from the bedroom because they’re afraid of the dark. They’ll close the door themselves. They’ll fall asleep on their own. They’ll step out into a world much bigger than…
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  15 Easy & Fun Activities for 12–18-Month-Olds
  Some days, you just wish you had an extra pair of hands. You clean the living room. Your toddler empties the toy basket. You put everything away. They get bored again. And suddenly, the phone is right there. We’ve all been there. But a 12–18-month-old doesn’t need a screen to stay entertained. At this age, the world around them is already a giant little playground. An empty box can become…