Do I have a strong-willed child you ask? Believe me, if you are raising one, then you know. You know that simple tasks can have you in battle mode. There are times you just want to give up because it would be easier, but you don't because you refuse to raise a bratty child who will hate you later. There have been a myriad of books, articles and webinars about how to raise/deal with strong-willed children, but how many of them address what these kids need from … [Read more...]
Train Together: Potty Training The Second Time Around
Potty training should be easier the second time around right? I thought that since I have done this once with my four-year-old, it should be a piece of cake with my two year old. I'm quickly finding out that potty training can be challenging, even if you've done it before. Here's what I've noticed about potty training the second time around: Patience With Baby #1, everything is exciting and astonishing. The moment they discover their toes for the first time is … [Read more...]