There’s a stage in every toddler’s life where sleep becomes the enemy. Not because they don’t need it, but because their minds are bursting with curiosity and wonder. My daughter, now two and a half, has reached that stage. For the past few nights, bedtime has turned into a game of negotiation. She’s bright, playful,… Continue reading When Thunderstorms and Aerosmith Became My Toddler’s Bedtime Cure
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When My Toddler Picks Favorites: Navigating the Preference Phase
Lately, I’ve noticed a big shift in my daughter’s behavior, and it’s been equal parts fascinating and challenging. She’s two years and five months old now, and she’s suddenly started showing strong preferences for certain caretakers—both at home and at the kita (daycare). And not just subtle preferences, either. We’re talking full-on declarations: who can… Continue reading When My Toddler Picks Favorites: Navigating the Preference Phase
Every Day Is My Birthday
My daughter is two years old, and every single day, she wishes me a happy birthday. “Happy birthday, Mommy!” she says with the brightest smile and sparkling eyes, as if she just woke up to a party filled with balloons, cake, and confetti. No actual birthday is happening—at least not in the traditional sense—but to… Continue reading Every Day Is My Birthday
Understanding My Toddler’s Boundaries
Parenting my two-year-old has been an incredible journey filled with curiosity, wonder, and, at times, unexpected behavior that leaves me questioning whether her reactions are typical or something to be concerned about. One of the things I’ve noticed is that when she doesn’t like what I say, she tells me to go away. Or, if… Continue reading Understanding My Toddler’s Boundaries
