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How to Handle Tantrums after Naptime

September 17, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

My daughter is 20 months old now and she has started throwing tantrums after naptime. I don’t know why this has started but it is just another joy of parenthood, I guess. She does it every single time she wakes up from her nap but when she wakes up in the morning, she is happy as can be. I’ve looked online and apparently, this is pretty common but not something a lot of people warn you about.

A lot of people have different methods for dealing with tantrums after naptime. Some things have worked for me and some haven’t. I tried ignoring her and just letting her throw a fit but it would go on for almost an hour! She has also started hitting herself when she is upset so I have to calm her down so she doesn’t hurt herself. I still struggle with this issue but here are some things that you can try and see if they help calm your toddler if they throw tantrums after naptime. [Read more…]

Fun Fall Family Activities

September 15, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

Can you feel it? Fall is coming! It is one of my favorite times of the year because the weather is so nice and not too hot or too cold. This makes it the perfect time to do fun fall family activities outdoors and enjoy each other’s company.

I’ve come up with a list of fun activities for members of all ages to enjoy.

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Top 10 Educational TV Shows for Toddlers

July 23, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

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As a mom, I want my daughter to learn as much as she can so she can be prepared once she starts preschool. I came up with this list of the top 10 educational TV shows for toddlers that are very easy to find. Most of these you can watch on Netflix or Amazon Prime anytime you want. No, I do not sit my child in front of the TV all day, but she does watch a couple TV shows as well as playing outside, with her toys, and having storytime. I feel that it is OK for kids to watch TV especially if they are learning something from it.

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How to Get Your Toddler to Eat Healthy

May 26, 2015 by hewella1 26 Comments

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Having a toddler can be a test to your patience. One of the struggles a lot of people have is getting their toddler to eat healthy. So far my daughter has been a really good eater. I know I am very lucky to have a toddler who isn’t so picky but that can change in an instant. One day she may like something, they next she may not. If you have a picky eater, here are some tips on how to get your toddler to eat healthy.

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