Parenting is a journey filled with little challenges that sneak up on you. Sometimes, it’s the big milestones—sleeping through the night, potty training, learning to talk. Other times, it’s the small, everyday things that test your patience and creativity. For me lately, it’s been brushing teeth. Or rather, trying to brush the teeth of a… Continue reading The Trick That Finally Worked: How I Got My Toddler to Let Me Brush Her Teeth
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The Growing World of Stuffed Friends: Watching My Daughter Bond with Her Toys
There’s a kind of quiet magic in watching a child form attachments. Not just to people, but to the things around them—objects that somehow become more than just what they are. For my two-year-old daughter, this magic started with a small and soft gray stuffed dinosaur. We called it Baby Dino. To her, it wasn’t… Continue reading The Growing World of Stuffed Friends: Watching My Daughter Bond with Her Toys
The Playful Timing of Naps and Meals
As parents, we often find the quirks of our little ones to be the most amusing and entertaining moments of our day. One of the things my husband and I can’t help but laugh at is how our daughter reacts when we mention it’s time for either a nap or bedtime. It’s become a routine… Continue reading The Playful Timing of Naps and Meals
