By Elizabeth Curry © 2011 Make It Better
The change from sweet agreeable baby to willful toddler happens overnight and often leaves parents wondering what happened.
I am currently raising my eighth and ninth toddlers. Consequently, I’ve learned a few things about these determined individuals.
My Secrets:
Allow enough time. Toddlers will not be rushed and the more you try to hurry them, the slower they seem to go. Allowing extra time helps to avoid the stress of trying to make them hurry. I also try to limit the number of errands do with my girls.
Give them enough attention. Even though toddlers are more independent, they still need a lot of time with Mommy and Daddy. I find giving a child my full attention first allows me to then move on to other things I need to do.