Mealtime Booster Seats
“Parents will inquire as to whether a booster seat is absolutely necessary. No, it is not. However, if a child is kneeling on an adult size chair, he usually lacks the coordination …
Pretoddlerwise
Posts to help you understand topics from the book On Becoming Pretoddlerwise. This is for the age range 12-18 months. Learn what to expect with these young toddlers and how best to parent them.
Picky Eaters are Made
Most anyone who is a parent of a picky eater doesn’t want to hear this: Picky eaters are made, not born. On Becoming Pre-Toddlerwise states “Excluding a medical condition, picky …
Snack Time
Image Source On Becoming Pre-Toddlerwise has some great tips on snacks. Snacks are something I think are often very different from home to home, even among homes where parenting …
Pre-Toddler Milk Intake
A common concern with the pre-toddler age group is the child’s milk intake, especially if mom has previously been breastfeeding and unused to knowing the exact number of ounces going …
Pre-Toddler Mealtime Milestones
The Pre-Toddler age range is a time when you start to give up many things at meal time and let your “baby” take over. There are also things that …
Pre-Toddler Mealtime Expectations
The pre-toddler age range is typically the beginning of a stressful stretch of time when it comes to food and your child. Your little one has been eating finger foods …
Behavior, Food, and Sleep
“…how a pretoddler behaves during the time he is awake often depends on how well-rested and well-fed he is” (On Becoming Pre-Toddlerwise, page 43). It always amazes …