Understand that the Weissbluth method of sleep training focuses on the parent reading the sleep cues of the child and acting accordingly. The Weissbluth method states that healthy sleep habits affect the child in every facet of life and children can be ... more >>

Understand night terrors are not the same thing as nightmares. Toddlers who wake in the middle of the night crying but consolable are having nightmares. Night terrors are periods of hysterical crying, screaming and non-responsiveness. The child will ... more >>

Observe your toddler for a week or two. Watch for signs of fatigue to determine what time of day is optimal for your toddler's nap. Most toddlers, aged 18 months to 3 years, will take one nap in the afternoon. ... more >>

Give a 5-minute warning before it is nap time. This way children won't be caught off guard when nap time comes. Start to play soothing music also about 5 minutes before nap time. This lets children know ... more >>

Keep your toddler's sleep schedule the same as much as possible. Toddlers between the ages of one and three still take daytime naps. They need between 11 and 14 hours of sleep a day including naps and at night. ... more >>

Understand that this stage is normal for toddlers around 14 months or slightly older. Almost every child will run into a wall of frustration and kicking is a natural response. It doesn't mean someone has been kicking them or showing them how to kick, ... more >>

Plan to cut your toddler's hair when he is not cranky or tired. Place your toddler in the high chair and put on the tray to catch the loose hair. You could also put the chair outside if the weather is nice ... more >>

Review appropriate restaurant behavior with your toddler regularly through fun play activities. Allow your toddler to be the waiter or waitress. Make up a menu for your toddler to use while ordering food. Role play several interactions. ... more >>

Be honest about leaving. Since being clingy comes from insecurity, sneaking out the door or lying about leaving only adds to the problem. State clearly to a preschooler when it is time to leave, and when the parent will be returning. ... more >>

The most common advice that people (including experts) provide is to have a sleep routine. This may include a bath, reading a book, “sleepy songs,” gently stroking similar to massaging, etc. We even know some families that have incorporated an ... more >>

Try to understand what the child is upset about. If you're somewhere busy go to a quiet place where they can vent and calm down. Squat down to their eye level better understand what they are saying. Use a ... more >>

Make a list. Think about the things you, as a parent, have to get done in a given day or week - work, grocery shopping, laundry, meals and free time. Think about the things your child needs - food, sleep, hygiene and serious play time. Make a list and ... more >>

Get a source of light, such as a flashlight, and turn it on. Open the closet. Look for a monster. Pull up the ... more >>

How to Set a Schedule for a One-Year-Old Determine what times of the day you would like for your child to do certain things such as eat, play, bathe and sleep. Be sure that these are natural times for your child. It is never good to create arbitrary times ... more >>

Give your children a solid historical foundation that is unclouded by our own sins. In other words, give them the good and bad of our history in a way that helps to explain what is broken, was broken and will be broken without a change. Begin that change ... more >>

Firstly, distinguish what your child is doing wrong. Tell your child that whatever they are doing wrong you will not allow. Give your child one chance before punishing them. For example, if your child hits his/her sibling, explain to your child that that ... more >>

When your little one is acting up or throwing a fit, most importantly keep your cool. If you are upset it will only make things worse. First, tell them they are going into time out. Say something like ... more >>

Place your child in her crib during the daytime so she can acclimate herself to her environment while you're present in the room with her. This will help lessen her fear of the crib. Toss some toys in the ... more >>

How to Keep Toddler Out of the Fireplace Go to grocery store or mass retailer. Once at your grocery store or mass retailer, go down the baby aisle and look for baby proof products. Search for a baby-proof latch. ... more >>

Work on his language skills. Most of the time, toddlers bite because they have no other way to express their emotions. Maybe someone stole his favorite toy, or he needs a nap, but without a proper vocabulary, your toddler can easily become frustrated, ... more >>

The first step in getting your toddler to recognize his feelings is to explain to him how he is feeling at any given time. Here is an example... A toddler is throwing a fit because he can't go outside and is screaming and slamming his fists against the ... more >>

Lead by example. This age is not too early to begin open dialog with your toddler and explaining what's expected of him helps you to set limits. Model the behavior you wish your child to exhibit and clarify why certain behaviors are unacceptable. ... more >>

Toddlers are curious, energetic, and mobile. Their being active drains all your energy and its like your little tykes are sucking it all to keep them more active.-Enroll your kids in a dance class, team sports or martial arts, these activities teaches ... more >>

Always be enthusiastic about taking a bath. Behave as if bath time is a treat for everyone. Let the excitement build as the bathtub fills. Allow your toddler to come into the bath or shower with you when ... more >>

Keep your cool. When you're dealing with a screaming child, it's easy to get flustered. Keeping your cool will show your child that you're in charge and won't be easily swayed by a temper tantrum. Avoid yelling or screaming, as this will likely make the ... more >>