There’s no point in challenging her, because this is a battle I can’t win on her terms. It’s just another boundary to push, to see where she and I stand, and my willful child flexing control where she has it.
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Turn off the TV and spend time with your toddler. There are so many delightful ways to spend time with your little ones when they are little.
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Everyone’s got an opinion, and I’ll admit that I get on my own high-horse every now and again. However, I try to check myself with important questions like, is it any of my business?
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I love having my toddler and newborn grandchildren live with me, but there are many times where I’m glad to be grandma. Having young kids is hard!
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I’m the adult here. I’m the one with the brain capacity to regulate my emotions. So, how do I end up in power struggles with a pint-sized dictator?
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There is no predicting how your child is going to respond to a sibling. All you can do is hope for the best and reassure your firstborn that they are still cherished and loved, and cross your fingers they don’t try to send the newborn back to the hospital.
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TV can be educational, and I’m not embarrassed to say that I relied on TV programming not only to help me educate my kids but to give me a break.
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My daughter cried for twenty minutes because I wouldn’t let her “watch something.” Sorry, kid. Life is full of disappointments and this is one of them.
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Potty training has changed a lot in the last 14 years, but there’s a method to my daughter’s mad potty training approach.
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My toddler is not picky; she’s a culinary expert. There’s no hiding from this kid, so instead, I’ve had to come up with my own hacks.
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Bed-sharing worked, until it didn’t. A queen-size bed made the transition from our room to child’s room a lot easier.
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Will I be the poster child for tandem-nursing with one child per boob? I wouldn’t place bets. But like any decision in motherhood, whether to tandem-nurse is more difficult than I thought it would be.
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